Jim, I've read all of the info on Quick on stl today and other sites. We still have the same problem at receiver that we had last year and the years before. No size, no seperation ability and reoccurring case of "stone hands". Other than Amendola who is a great part of this offense, we have nothing. Why can't they at least get Quick more than 3 snaps a game and let him learn on the job? I don't think they could be any worse than they already are. Any decent defense will sit back and load the box against the Rams time and time again because they don't fear the receiving corps. Any insight as to what is really going on with Quick? Who did he tick off?

How did they source the replacement refs? I would have thought major college refs would be recruited for these games, but from what I understand they took refs who were fired from Lingerie Football due to incompetence. Where did these guys come from?

thanks for the chats mr thomas, First off how long have you been covering football? And have you ever seen a team as snake bitten as the Rams when it comes to injuries to the o-line year after year? Its almost becoming like a conspiracy.

Still looking like Brockers will play this week? Any updates on Saffold or any other OLinemen?

What's your take on the Monday night "Fail Mary" play?

Jim, did I miss something in the off season, what has happened to the no contact after 5 yards rule?

When you have a player like Watkins on I.R. how do the Rams use the time. I know he has physical limitations and cannot practice with the team. At the same time he is raw and needs development. Can he attend team meetings and use the practice facilities. To the limits of his physical condition, can he work with the coaching staff.

I was very surprised to see a rams offensive game plan in chi that looked like last years. Why did the Rams get away from rolling out Bradford and attacking like they did against Wash ? I was frustrated to see Bradford stay in the pocket so much.

The DX question has again surfaced on Ram's Talk. Have you heard anything about his physical condition. Is there anything to suggest he could stay healthy for any significant period of time?

Hey Jim, after watching that game last night... what is your concern level for bradford having to go against that D line this week?

Jim, thanks for taking my question... I have brought this up before but I keep getting canned answers that really don't show any critical thinking or analysis. After several weeks of watching him very closely, I am convinced James L is not a very good middle LB. He may be a great "quarterback of the defense" and he looks good in coverage at times, but he is just plain terrible in run support. He is constantly taking bad angles, getting gobbled up by blockers, and when he does make tackles he is making most of them 5+ yards from the line. I don't care if he leads the team in tackles, or leads the league for that matter. If he isn't making the takles closer to the line of scrimmage, who cares? To me, he would be much better suited as a cover outside linebacker.

My question is this - have you really looked at how he plays the run compared to other middle linebackers and do you think he is physical enough and instinctive enough against the run? I know everyone likes James L (and I do as well), but this isn't a popularity contest and he is the weakest link in the middle of their run defense.

jim, I here Brockers coud be back this Sunday? Any supportto this news

Jim: Not wanting to beat a dead horse but I was totally shocked by the incompetent officiating in last nights GB-Seattle contest. In my humble and meaningless opinion, the NFL has lost whatever integrity it had in supporting the outcome on the "Hail Mary" pass. The pass interference non call notwithstanding (the game should have ended there), a blind man could see that Tate had no claim on that pass much less control. And Pete C. is an actor right out of Hollywood with his blatant clown act as the ref was announcing the outcome of his "review". I think players and fans need to boycott games until the NFL makes the game last night right (which it will never do), and reach an agreement with the regular refs, who are less than perfect but a whole world better than this debacle we are being subjected to. Thanks for letting me vent.

A lot of the people are saying give the NFL refs what they want. Whatever it takes to bring them back. But what do the regular NFL refs want? What are their contract demands?

aren't the players in the same UNION Maybe they should strike also?

What have you seen or heard about the play of Jenkins and Johnson? Seems fletcher has been getting a lot more playing time then johnson at this point.

I think The Rams are much improved. They could very easily be 3-0. I agree whith what Coach Fisher said about the next step for his young team, is to learn how to finish in close games. I do not think this team is far from being a consistent winner. Your thoughts.

Jim - Any news if the team is bringing in any OL for workouts. Seems one area the team could have displayed some greater focus in.

Do the Seahawks have the ugliest uni's or what?! Wow!

Jim: My computer is upset with me and has apparently balked at letting me complete my question. My question was going to be, why did the Rams give up trying to run the ball so quickly in the second half when the game was still close? My second question is: Is there any hope that they can improve on the run blocking front? Otherwise, next up are the Seahawks.

Any news on Sjax's status for Sunday? Even though he played in Chi he clearly wasn't 100 percent. I would rather see a healthy Richardson getting more carries than a banged up Jackson.

How can the Rams adjust their scheme to account for the make shift OL - and what can you make of the lack of production from Steve Smith in these first three games?