JT chat, 1/27

Rams chat with Jim Thomas

http://sports.live.stltoday.com/Event/Rams_chat_with_Jim_Thomas_75?Page=3

Nick Foles, just the start of the what-will-the-Rams-do-at-QB rumors. But, hard to come up with a better solution. Would you take him? At what price?
by Greg, Rams Fan in Maryland 4:32 PM

Foles doesn’t do a whole lot for me. Keep in mind, the trading period doesn’t start until March 10. So I wouldn’t read too much into this rumor. But rest assured, it won’t be the last. I’m thinking maybe a third-rounder for Foles.
by jthomas 4:33 PM

Hi Jim, good day. So what’s the latest with the OC position now that Chud is staying with Indy.
by ekern55 4:33 PM

Nathaniel Hackett is in for a second interview today. And then there’s in-house candidates Boras and Cignetti. I’m told there won’t be an announcement this week. And who knows, maybe Fisher has an unknown candidate or two up his sleeve.
by jthomas 4:35 PM

Jim…wondering about the funding issue with the new stadium. Have you heard anything about the city and county increasing Hotel and Car Rental sales tax and bypass the state on funding the new stadium? Would eliminate the state involvement and keep the bond payment for The Ed as is. Thanks!
by Larry 4:35 PM

Haven’t heard that as far as hotel and car rental sales are concerned. I think the legislature will have to approve that anyway.
by jthomas 4:36 PM

Rams announced year-to-year on their lease. Inglewood has signatures for a ballot question. Jerry Jones popped off again, Jim Thomas is out west, Rams moving to out west… the dots seem to be lining up for LA?
by Greg, Rams Fan in Maryland 4:36 PM

I really don’t think anything has changed. 1.) We’ve known for quite some time _ and written about it _ that Rams would go year-to-year. 2.) No one every doubted that Inglewood would be unable to get the signatures. 8,500 or whatever it is isn’t much. 3.) I think Peacock and Blitz have known Jerry Jones is a no vote for quite some time.
by jthomas 4:38 PM

If I recall, the tax that the city, county, and state used in 1995 to begin to pay off the dome bonds was a new hotel/motel tax. If that’s the case, how is anyone in MO upset with these bonds being extended for a new stadium? The taxes were set up for football, correct? They would only be retired, not redirected and they’re not being paid by Missouri residents unless they’re staying in hotels…..
by Clyde Duncan 4:38 PM

Clyde, I think that’s the cause, but not sure.
by jthomas 4:38 PM

Hi Jim. What QB in the draft could you see the Rams take in the 2nd round. You do you like?
by Gary in Pennsylvania 4:38 PM

I liked what I saw of Petty in the Senior Bowl. I think second round sounds about right for him. It would’ve been nice to have seen Hundley in Mobile but he chose not to attend. I think he’s probably a second-rounder as well.
by jthomas 4:39 PM

Time for some role play Jim. You’re Jeff Fischer, I’m Les Snead… You come to me and say you’re thinking about trading the #10 pick in the draft for Nick Foles. I have two questions for you… “Are you serious?” and “How fast can you clean out your desk?”
by John in AK 4:39 PM

I wouldn’t read much into trade rumors in January. But I’ll be a week’s pay right now. There’s no way the Rams are trading a No. 10 overall for Nick Foles.
by jthomas 4:40 PM

I read an article on Grantland on the Pats drafts since 99. Apparently Tom Brady was a compensatory pick the Pats received after the Rams signed LB Todd Collins. As a Rams fan that is some painful irony. Don’t you think?
by STH85 4:40 PM

I know Brady was a compensatory pick _ but not sure if it as for Collins. That would be something if true.
by jthomas 4:41 PM

Hey Jim, I’ve heard that you’ve been spending some time with LA Times Sam Farmer. That’s probably a good idea since you guys might be colleagues next year. What’s Sam’s take on the latest LA Stadium developments and how do you guys plan on attacking Goddell with questions on Friday?
by Jim V. 4:41 PM

What _ are you following me around in Phoenix? I have bumped into Sam a couple of times already here and I’ve only been in town for about 24 hours.. I’ve known him for a long time. Believe it or not, we are talking about our question-asking strategy, but agreed to revisit later in the week.
by jthomas 4:43 PM

The only way for Kroenke to stay in St.Louis, he has to make more money then LA. Present proposed stadium will not do it. Need more land (like 200-300 acres), maybe a dome etc
by Joe 4:43 PM

I don’t think what your saying is true. If the Rams have a viable stadium plan next year at this time, I don’t see how the league can let him move without making a mockery of the relocation guidelines.
by jthomas 4:45 PM

So what’s your percentages now on Rams stay or go to L.A?
by PURE ADRENALINE 4:45 PM

I’m still at 45-55 they stay, meaning the odds _ in my mind _ or a little less than 50-50.
by jthomas 4:46 PM

With needs so specific, are the Rams likely to reach for a player?
by bfulton 4:46 PM

Good question. Charley Armey used to always say the higher you’re picking in the draft, the less you need to reach. It can get you in trouble. So hopefully the Rams don’t do that at No. 10 overall.
by jthomas 4:47 PM

Kraft was adamant that he wanted an apology if it was deemed this deflategate was untrue, did he say what he would do if it was true, if not, could you ask him?
by Dan in Denver 4:47 PM

Yeah, that was a pretty amazing statement by Kraft. No I didn’t get a chance to ask him if he’d apologize. When you’ve already been convicted for breaking the rules, and have been accused of rule-breaking on a couple of other occasions, you’re always going to be under suspicion. I’m sure Kraft knows that.
by jthomas 4:49 PM

It doesn’t seem like many former St. Louis Rams have much to say about a potential relocation. At least anything other than a basic statement from a while ago. Any idea why the reluctance? Thanks for the chats, Jim!
by Dan Palen 4:49 PM

I wrote a pretty long story about it around the time of the Monday night game against San Francisco, talking to Pace, Bruce, Holt, and Warner about it. I don’t know what more they can say that they haven’t already said. I was speaking to a former player on the phone this morning and he asked me about it. Every retired St. Louis Ram that I’ve talked to wants the teams to stay.
by jthomas 4:51 PM

Who do you think is better, Sherman or Revis?
by Dan in Denver 4:51 PM

I’ve got to go with Sherman, because of his ball skills. I will admit, I watch him play a lot more than I do Revis.
by jthomas 4:52 PM

Has anyone ever counted the number of commercials we are forced to watch during the Super Bowl? I know it’s huge, and is one reason I may not watch. The history of cheating by one of the teams being the other.
by Tom 4:52 PM

Tom, I would like to assign you the task of counting the number of commercials during the Super Bowl. Please report back to us next Tuesday.
by jthomas 4:53 PM

Jim, Thanks for your time. Regarding the new stadium proposal: The estimated costs for the project included monies from the Rams, as well as from the NFL’s G4 fund. If the Rams shoot down the Peacock/Bliss proposal, which is likely, then there is no funding coming from a team (present or future), or the NFL. That means the proposal is dead in the water without the Rams, or am I missing something here?
by Jim S 4:53 PM

I think there would be a lot of pressure on Kroenke if everything else was in place.
by jthomas 4:54 PM

Will be hard to do if I don’t watch!
by Tom 4:54 PM

You don’t have to watch the game itself. Just tape it, and fast-forward through the games and to the commercial.
by jthomas 4:54 PM

Can we please blame Martz for losing Superbowl 36? I’m so sick of this cop out mentality that Spygate cost us the game. Martz’s terrible coaching caused more damage than any video tape, and his awful drafting buried this franchise for years to come. Let’s place the blame where it belongs.
by John C. 4:54 PM

Where have you been the last 15 years? I think Martz has gotten plenty of blame for the Super Bowl 36 defeat, much more than he deserves actually. Martz’s terrible coaching resulted in a 56-36 record, one Super Bowl berth, two division titles, and four playoff berths. What’s the team’s record since then? Oh, yeah, right.
by jthomas 4:56 PM

PS Obviously, Jim, I don’t have the faith you do in the NFL preventing Kroenke from moving.
by Questioner 4:56 PM

I’m not saying I necessarily have faith in the league doing the right thing. But they have sure given it a lot of lip service.
by jthomas 4:57 PM

I think it’s a very realistic assumption the rams won’t be here beyond 2016. Is there a possibility Peacock could be courting a new team to come here?
by Rob 4:57 PM

Rest assured, Peacock is aware of all options. But I still think trying to get another team to move here would be the longest of long shots.
by jthomas 4:58 PM

Yesterday Albert Breer of NFL Media reports that Kroenke’s plan to build a stadium in Inglewood with designs on the Rams moving there in the near future was met by “quiet applause” at the league office. One league source told Breer that “we’re beginning to see the goal line” in the league’s efforts to return to Los Angeles. What does this all mean and doesn’t it seem to contradict the report that the NFL wants the Rams to stay in STL?
by Dan in Denver 4:58 PM

I don’t know if there’s anything new in the story. So I don’t think it means a whole lot in the grand scheme of things.
by jthomas 4:59 PM

if the rams leave for LA do you think espn 8 the ocho will air a goodbye rams special? I think you’d be the perfect host
by boon 4:59 PM

I’ve given it some thought. 🙂
by jthomas 4:59 PM

St. Louis Bills, has a nice ring to it. 😉
by PURE ADRENALINE 4:59 PM

Do not, under any circumstances, hold your breath on this one.
by jthomas 5:00 PM

Sam Bradford’s banged (the same knee) in two consecutive years, resulting in missing nearly all of his time. Is it realistic to believe he can come back and can you think of any past NFL QB s in the same boat that recovered. Thanks!
by mj 5:00 PM

I cannot think of any QB off the top of my head. But at linebacker, Carolina LB Thomas Davis has recovered from torn ACLs three years in a row and is still playing and playing at a high level.
by jthomas 5:02 PM

Will the Rams cut Scott Wells? Will Barrett Jones ever be healthy again?
by Dan in Denver 5:02 PM

I think that’s still to be determined on Wells. Jones is healthy now. So I guess the question is, can he make it through the 2015 season healthy.
by jthomas 5:03 PM

Is the difficulty of finding a new OC more related to Fisher, or the uncertainties of team’s future location? Or something else, like lack of a QB?
by Tom 5:03 PM

I don’t think it’s seen as a very attractive job at this point. Plus Fisher is usually pretty deliberate on hires.
by jthomas 5:04 PM

Jim how is the Mexican food in Phoenix? Here is my Nick Foles trade. Rams trade their first round (10th overall) to Philly for Foles, a 3rd round and a 4th round. The 3rd and 4th do not need to be in the same year. 3 to 1 player ratio. You get a QB and possibly 2 quality players. In the NFC West we need depth and quality.
by noods 5:04 PM

Mexican food always very good in this town, thanks for asking. As for your trade proposal, I’m not sure. I still don’t think I want to part with the No. 10 overall pick.
by jthomas 5:05 PM

Why would the Eagles trade Nick Foles? And what would it take to trade for him?
by Pedro 5:05 PM

The Eagles don’t really have a replacement for Foles as we speak. So I wouldn’t sweat this much at this point.
by jthomas 5:06 PM

Jim, how did Mannion look to you. I personally thought he looked terrible. your thoughts.
by ekern55 5:06 PM

I didn’t look at Mannion extensively. Again, I like Petty better. But I try to not put too much into what I see on the practice field at the Senior Bowl. I seem to recall that Russell Wilson struggled in Mobile a few years ago.
by jthomas 5:07 PM

Jim- What do you think has changed from Kroenke’s point of view from 2010 when he claimed to have no desire to move the Rams and called himself an “honorable guy” to now?
by stlrams4ever 5:07 PM

I wish I knew. Sure seems to have turned his back on St. Louis.
by jthomas 5:08 PM

In years past, when the draft was considered deep, I understood Snead would want to trade down and get more picks to grab the quality players available later in the draft. If this deep is as shallow as has been reported, would Snead prefer to give up later picks for a few high picks to get the quality players before they are all gone?
by bfulton 5:08 PM

Yeah, but the Rams only have 5 picks in 2015. (They may get a compensatory pick or two when they’re awarded at the March owners meetings, but those picks cannot be traded.) Right now the Rams have picks in Rounds 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7. That’s not a lot of ammo to do what you suggest, unless you’re going to trade picks from future drafts.
by jthomas 5:10 PM

From where you stand right now, what are the chances of Barksdale returning? He’s probably never going to make all-pro but I think the rewards of keeping him far outweigh the negatives of having to find another starting caliber RT.
by John C. 5:10 PM

Right now, I see it as kind of a tossup. I really think the Rams are going to go only so far in terms of what they offer. If another team offers him $6 million a year I think he’s gone. I agree w/you in saying it may be tougher to replace him than you think.
by jthomas 5:12 PM

Any opinion on whether Snead will be content with what picks we have plus compensatory picks from the NFL or he really wants get two back that we used for Barron?
by Greg, Rams Fan in Maryland 5:12 PM

Barron was pretty successful for the Rams in terms of how they used him. And I would think his role would only expand in 2015.
by jthomas 5:12 PM

Any sense who the rams will be looking at in Free agency? Thanks
by Paul 5:12 PM

I really can’t give you any names right now. As for positions, I think they will be looking long and hard at offensive linemen _ particularly on the interior.
by jthomas 5:13 PM

In my view, the Rams cannot afford to use their top picks for anything other than OL. Your thoughts, please?
by Tom 5:18 PM

At face value, it would be difficult to see the Rams doing anything but going for the best offensive lineman available. But what if Mariota and/or Winston drop? Maybe just a few slots to where they are more within striking distance _ say to No. 5 or No. 6 overall? What if the Rams discover another Aaron Donald _ that is, a player at a position that isn’t necessarily of the greatest need _ but who is too good to pass up? You have to keep an open mind on this.
by jthomas 5:21 PM

Hey Jim! Hope all is well out West. Am I the only one stressing about the importance of Dean Spanos (9 votes and his interest in the LA market) and the league wanting a “California” solution?
by Mike 5:21 PM

Not sure exactly what you mean here. I think both factors are in play. I don’t think Kroenke has the votes right now. And I think there are those in the league who would prefer a California solution. (I.e., either San Diego or Oakland.)
by jthomas 5:22 PM

Has Jake Long done all the necessary surgery/ rehab to get back to 100% next year? Is it a possibility that he would retire instead of putting in all that work to get completely back?
by Dan in Denver 5:23 PM

No, he’s still got a lot of rehab work to do before he’s ready to play. I had heard some speculation that he was contemplating retirement, but I think that was more of a sentiment right after the injurry, and that he’s beyond that now and wants to continue playing. Again, I’m not speaking for Long here _ but that’s what I’ve heard.
by jthomas 5:25 PM

Jim, I checked and the city/county share of $12mil comes from a hotel tax. The state share of $12 mil comes from a general revenue fund. No way this ever gets repealed when the Dome bonds are paid off. That money will be allocated somewhere.
by Rams41 5:25 PM

Interesting.
by jthomas 5:25 PM

Hi, Jim, From the repeated remarks of Jerry Jones to Kroenke’s actions and now the report, albeit indirectly from the league office, I’m fed up: The NFL does not act on principal but is run by a group of enormously wealthy individuals whose first allegiance is to profit and who trots out remarks about loyalty or commitment to a community only when it does not conflict with that greater self-interest. I don’t believe the Rams will stay nor do I think the show of support fans make this year makes any difference except for the acquisition of another club (for which the building of stadium is necessary). I think Nixon and the other pols are tiptoeing around these owners and the NFL because they have far less power than owners to impact any change. I’m not against building a stadium but I think fans should speak the only language owners know: boycott. Let Stan feel it in the pocketbook. It won’t work that well, of course; but in the long run these guys shouldn’t profit anymore from their hypocrisy. Watch teams on TV or follow local college sports, but it’s time, I think, to put an end to the ways in which they toy with a sense of community belonging. I’ve loved and followed NFL football for a long time–decades; it’s time now to recognize these owners have exploit that love and will continue to do so. Punish them in the pocketbook.
by Questioner 5:26 PM

In the words of Dave Peacock, you don’t go to NFL games to root for the owner or because you love the owner. You go because you have a passion for YOUR team in YOUR town. What you do with your money is your business, but if you boycott the team it’s only going to hasten their departure.
by jthomas 5:27 PM

i find it sizeable that that report comes out Monday of SB week that Stan pitched his plan in December and was me with light applause. And from a NFL writer. Am I missing something or could realistically, remotely even called ownership posturing at this point? Take care.
by mj 5:27 PM

I don’t know. I’ve heard conflicting reports on when Goodell knew about the stadium plan in Inglewood.
by jthomas 5:28 PM

do you think some people enter these chats under the influence of mind altering substances?
by boon 5:28 PM

Not sure. But sometimes I’ve wondered if mind-altering substances might help me get through them.
by jthomas 5:29 PM

If STL takes the necessary steps (acquire land, get funding in check) and the NFL allows the Rams to leave, it will have clearly made a shame of their relocation rules. The good faith, can’t leave for greener pastures, exhaust all options will mean nothing and I would hope that it will set off the next chain reaction of relocation. agree?
by stlrams4ever 5:29 PM

Agreed.
by jthomas 5:29 PM

(Obviously I disagree about the meaning of Breer’s article: Profit has been the overwhelming determinant in NFL decisions about relocation, especially in regard to LA. Hence my long note.)
by Questioner 5:29 PM

If that were always the case, then why did the league allow the Rams to move to St. Louis from LA in the first place?
by jthomas 5:30 PM

Jim- you mentioned just before the trade deadline that the Rams had received a few calls regarding Langford. Do you think he is traded this off-season, and for what?
by Contrarian 5:30 PM

Maybe I’m getting forgetful in my advancing age, but I sure don’t recall saying that the Rams received a few calls regarding Langford.
by jthomas 5:31 PM

Do you think it is weird that for a Billion + site development, Stonebridge and Kroenke development only showed one drawing of a large pool with a stadium in the background. Don’t you think such an endeavor would have multiple drawing perspectives of the stadium/site plans. Seems weird/cheap/lazy… Look at Blitz/Peacock’s presentation. Multiple views/perspectives/drawings. Seems STL’s plan is much more professional and further along.
by A 5:31 PM

I don’t know. Maybe they were hurried to get their presentation out before the Peacock & Blitz one.
by jthomas 5:31 PM

No one in their right mind would assume the Rams would send the 10th pick in the draft to the Eagles for Foles. But might they swap out 1st round picks and add some pieces — say the Eagles send #20, Foles and a 3rd rounder next year for #10? Is that enough for the Rams to bite? And is that too far down to get a Sherff, Collins or Clemmings for the O-line?
by CT Rams 5:32 PM

Sure, that’s all possible. But again, I’m not convinced there is anything to the Foles speculation.
by jthomas 5:32 PM

Jim, I know Fisher and Snead have said relocation talk won’t effect free agent or other signings but their first ‘free agent’, finding an OC, isn’t a good sign. Should we lower the free agent expectations this year to zero and be surprised if the needle moves up from there?
by Greg, Rams Fan in Maryland 5:32 PM

Interesting question, and one I’m not sure how to answer at this point. Let’s see what Fisher says about the new OC hire.
by jthomas 5:33 PM

Jim. Bernie had a line in a longer piece over the weekend (I think) about Peacock recently talking with Godell. Do you happen to see this (or hear about it on your own)? Not much was made of the statement, but it’s interesting to me (if true) that the NFL apparently continues to work with Stl on the stadium when an NFL.com reporter comes out and says the Rams are essentially gone with league approval. Can you help me mak sense of this?
by TS 5:34 PM

Again, I think you’re reading way too much into the Albert Breer article.
by jthomas 5:34 PM

Jim would you say our WR corps might actually be under-rated? I tend to think that Britt/Quick on the outside with Bailey/Austin in the slot is a pretty good combination of styles. Give us upgraded pass protection and stability at QB and I think we got a respectable passing offense.
by Kevin Fry 5:34 PM

I don’t know about underrated, but I wonder what would’ve happened had Quick stayed healthy and Bradford played 16 games. There is potential there.
by jthomas 5:35 PM

someone should let folks know that there is no tax in place to pay the city’s and state’s share of the dome: that money comes from general revenues every year, $6 million from the city and $12 million from the state. the county’s portion is from a tourist (hotel) tax. the blitz/peacock plan seems like another hurriedly-fashioned let’s-do-something-anything-now option like the dome was 20 years ago. we should not be bluffed by either the nfl or kroenke. nobody in 20+ years has moved to l.a. despite all the milk and honey that the touts proclaim and he won’t either. l.a.’s value is as a bargaining chip for owners to coerce more from gullible cities. a new stadium plan should be better thought through, better designed and come with some tangible benefits to the community other than just 8 games a year.
by branford76 5:35 PM

With all due respect, I think Kroenke has gone well beyond leverage ploys.
by jthomas 5:36 PM

Has Demoff spoken on any of the stadium stuff?
by Rob 5:36 PM

Not to my knowledge.
by jthomas 5:36 PM

With the Rams front office and ownership seemingly checked out of St. Louis, and the NFL basically in a state of silent acceptance of Kroenke’s LA plan do you think that the Peacock/ Blitz team should be allowed to begin “unofficial” negotiations with Mark Davis about the possibility of bringing the Raiders to St. Louis?
by Thad 5:37 PM

First off, I don’t think things have reached the stage that you portray. Also, I reiterate, I think Peacock is looking at lots of options.
by jthomas 5:38 PM

I want monster guards.. a wall of a line … who looked the part at the senior bowl? Guards seem to be undervalued in the draft…. sf picked up two studs in same round a few years back right?
by JeffInUtah 5:38 PM

Yeah, there were some big guards at the Senior Bowl. Donovan Smith got good reviews. The other Kouandio (Arie) from Alabama is a big, physical player.
by jthomas 5:40 PM

Presumably the NFL and by extension its owners get expansion fees for the LA market. So wouldn’t Kroenke also have to pay those fees? On top of a $1B stadium, it’s a pretty steep price to move to a market that hasn’t supported football don’t you think?
by Dan 5:40 PM

I certainly do. And your $1 billion is low. Try $1.5 billion at a minimum.
by jthomas 5:40 PM

Could you ask Roger when he will finally make Stan comply with the cross-ownership rules? What date did he give him to have this completed by?
by Dan in Denver 5:41 PM

I believe Stan got a 6-month extension last fall.
by jthomas 5:41 PM

Was Schotty pushed or did he jump on his own?
by Dan 5:41 PM

Schotty told me Fisher wanted him back.
by jthomas 5:41 PM

do you think peyton manning finally looks washed up?
by boon 5:41 PM

If you ask me, he looked like it was time to retire judging by how he played in the AFC title game.
by jthomas 5:42 PM

I’m growing so irritated at hearing of how dilapidated the Dome is. WHen they where taking off that runway (turf) with the GSOT no one was commenting on it except that what a profound home field advantage it was. Noise was positively ear-splitting DEAFENING. Jet engine loud… Do you recall that? just asking to check my own senility…
by mj 5:42 PM

It was one of the most intimidating places in the league to play back in the day. No doubt about it.
by jthomas 5:43 PM

Jim, your Superbowl prediction. I call this the lesser of 2 evils Superbowl.
by ekern55 5:43 PM

Seattle by six.
by jthomas 5:43 PM

Hate to say this so far out, but if relocation chatter is going to be at a fever pitch in 2015, regardless of whether the team stays or goes, does an 8-8 season give Fisher a Mulligan for getting through the year considering the circumstances?
by Greg, Rams Fan in Maryland 5:43 PM

We’ll see.
by jthomas 5:44 PM

With Marshon Lynch repeatedly rebuffing the NFL by answering in succession (27 times I heard) I’m only here so I don’t get fined…. sure seems like the ultimate blowoff. Wouldn’t a fine be appropriately levied anyway? Thanks!
by mj 5:44 PM

Here’s the thing. I know many fans could care less whether a player talks or not to the media. But part of every signed contract by a player _ no matter how much or how little they make _ includes language on cooperating with the media. If Mr. Lynch disagreed with the language in his contract, and is unwilling to fulfill what’s in the contract, maybe he should find another line of work. Then he doesn’t have to talk to anybody.
by jthomas 5:46 PM

Hey Jim…don’t worry. Not following you around Phoenix. I heard Bernie on the radio this morning and he mentioned all of your Phoenix activities.
by Jim V. 5:47 PM

Oh, OK. Was beginning to wonder.
by jthomas 5:47 PM

if you got a 75% cost of living raise would you follow the rams to LA?
by boon 5:47 PM

Tempting.
by jthomas 5:47 PM

Is there a defense that plays Russell Wilson better than the Rams? Seems every game we’re able to contain him but lose due to the offense’s struggles.
by Kevin Fry 5:48 PM

The Rams do play him very tough.
by jthomas 5:48 PM

What are the odds that a year from now Rams fans are stuck looking back on another sub .500 season where Bradford under performed in a boring offense conducted by a “yes, man” coordinator?
by Tackleberry 5:48 PM

Kind of in a sour mood today, are we?
by jthomas 5:49 PM

Piggy-backing on the “honorable guy” quote stlrams4ever mentioned in regards to Kronke’s 2010 quote, what are the chances that you and Bernie (and whomever else writes about this topic), puts those quotes in EVERY article in the paper. He’s leaving, but at least we can beat him over the head with his own words week in and week out. And, maybe the national media would pick up the narrative. I know that’s far-fetched, but it would be nice. Just a little Kronke Quote bubble with every article.
by Clyde Duncan 5:49 PM

I like the concept.
by jthomas 5:49 PM

If we want to throw a monkey’s wrench in Kroenke’s plans we should boycott Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart while packing the Ed during Rams games.
by Kent 5:50 PM

C’mon now. Do you really think you could keep your wife out of Wal-Mart?
by jthomas 5:50 PM

What is the time frame for when the St.Louis public money situation should be figured out 100%?
by Brad 5:51 PM

Well, it certainly has to be figured out by this time next year.
by jthomas 5:52 PM

In your opinion does an “in-house” hire for the OC post translate to “more of the same” on offense?
by Tackleberry 5:52 PM

In terms of overall approach yes.
by jthomas 5:53 PM

how many writers and talk show hosts are in phx this week?
by boon 5:53 PM

I think there’s always a couple thousand.
by jthomas 5:54 PM

I think the CVC should have started working on the Rams proposal back in 2008 when Dan Dierdorf said the team could move in 2015. The owners could easily say St. Louis had plenty of time, since everyone knew the Dome wouldn’t be in the top tier, and thus approve the move to LA.
by fairfaxwest 5:54 PM

So LA gets 20-plus years. St. Louis doesn’t get 3 or 4. Is that how it works?
by jthomas 5:54 PM

I wish the NFL would hold off on relocation and wait until the next TV deal (early 2020s I believe. Add 4 teams (La, London, Portland, San Antonio) and go back to 3 divisions per conference. That would make everyone happy! What do you think?
by stlrams4ever 5:56 PM

I like the plan! But that still doesn’t get San Diego or Oakland a new stadium.
by jthomas 5:56 PM

When is Goodell’s press conference for Q&A?
by B 5:56 PM

It’s always on Friday. Usually around the noon hour.
by jthomas 5:57 PM

Also, what if any enthusiasm do the Rams have about the center D. Raney (Ramey?), whom they put on I.R. very, very quickly. Did he need to get stronger? Is he a little undersized?
by A Small Point 5:57 PM

Yeah, they like his potential. I was an injury that was going to take a while to heal, so they basically made it a redshirt year for him.
by jthomas 5:57 PM

When do you think this stadium/LA situation will be resolved? It would be nice to have it wrapped up before the season. Total fan support or lame duck.
by stlrams4ever 5:57 PM

The earliest anything can possibly happen is the owners meetings in 2016.
by jthomas 5:58 PM

What leverage does either side have in Bradford negotiations? They seem stuck with eachother , for better or worse.
by Averagej 5:59 PM

Looks that way, doesn’t it?
by jthomas 5:59 PM