I believe it'll be at Rams Park. Jeff Fisher has always liked to train at home.

No real update on Amendola. They're still talking. I would expect things to accelerate at the combine this week. With the franchise tag at over $10 million at wide receiver, I'd say no way Amendola gets franchised.

Of course, free agency will have something to do with the Rams' draft strategy since it takes place more than a month before the draft. But I think we all know the big needs, in no particular order: WR, offensive line (particularly tackle, but also guard), safety, outside linebacker, tight end.

If you're talking about at the Combine, yes. The field work in Lucas Oil Stadium is done in the morning and afternoon. The interviews take place at night.

Yeah, that one surprised me, as did Doug Marrone by Buffalo. There's no rhyme or reason to these head-coacing hires lately. Some are recycled head coaches, some or coordinators, some come out of college, and in the case of Trestman _ the CFL. I like the Bruce Arians hire in Arizona. Andy Reid obviously has a proven track record of success, but I wonder if he'd have been better suited to taking a year off rather than signing up with KC. The Chip Kelly hire in Philly will be very interesting to watch. If Michael Vick has anything left in the tank, there are still a lot of skill players in Philly.

According to what's in their contracts, Snead has the final say. But obviously, unless Fisher wants some someonen out of left field, Fisher will gets who he wants.

He has spent a lot of time here at Rams Park I'm told and is getting stronger and getting fit. Hopefully, I'll have a more detailed update in the coming weeks. But the indications are good.

This is a different kind of question. But I'd say from having a son as a former high school wrestler, I really admire what those guys go through during the course of the season. I don't think I've ever seen anything like that 6 minutes on the mat in an evenly contested match. I don't know the details, but was very surprised to see wrestling dropped as an Olympic sport.

When all is said and done, I think the Rams will end up with $10 million in cap space.

Thanks for the tip. I'll have to write that one down.

Yeah, Mulligan is under contract for 2013, and is expected back.

I can't tell you any specific anecdotes; that seems like a lifetime ago. But I don't think Haslett ever had much respect for Linehan as a leader, and I think that was the case with a lot of the players.

If you're asking if the Rams will make a run at Alex Smith. No. That won't happen. But the Rams have to get better in all areas to keep up with the 49ers and Seahawks, particularly on offense. They still need playmakers/difference makers at the skill positions.

More often than not, there usually isn't much out there in free agency. But I think it would certainly have the Rams thinking about that position in the draft. If Jackson leaves, it's an interesting dillemma. Do the Rams feel secure enough with a combination of Richardson, Pead, and Ganaway. Do they know what the have in Ganaway.

Well, if you can believe Les Snead, the Rams won't be looking for a QB in the draft, and he's spent little to no time on the subject.

At this point, it looks like Lane Johnson or Jonathan Cooper are both likely to be there at No. 16. If I had to pick between the two, I'd go with the tackle (Johnson) rather than the guard (Cooper).

I think the Rams would like to bring Mikell back at a reduced salary. As for free safety, that's another matter. It could happen in free agency. It could be in the draft.

I think the Rams like him, but I don't think they like him enough to take him at No. 22.

I didn't get to meet him this time around. I tried to get an interview with him last week, but was turned down by the Rams. Now we all know why. I did meet Young at the Senior Bowl in 2012 and talked to him for a few minutes. He seemed normal, amiable, etc. As for his problems, I think it goes beyond being a knucklehead. I'm not a pyschiatrist, but I think there are some behavioral issues there that need treated.

I don't think so. I think we're talking about $10 million a year guys, and I don't think the Rams have that kind of money to spend on one player. I get a sense that Bowe is going to end up re-signing with KC when all is said and done.

I don't know. But what's not to like athletically? I believe he's only played one season of D-I ball so he should be rough around the edges as an NFL rookie. Even so, I don't think anyone expects him to be around by 16.

I think there's more than a few coaches and front office people around here who would like it to be Brian Quick. I also think Isaiah Pead has a chance to see a lot more action even if Sjax is back.