JT chat 4/21

Rams chat with Jim Thomas

http://sports.live.stltoday.com/Event/Rams_chat_with_Jim_Thomas_87?Page=3

With the news of the training camp in Southern California, do you think we’re approaching 90% likelihood of losing the Rams? Which teams was worse overall in St. Louis, the Cardinals or the Rams? We did get a super bowl with the Rams, although the Cardiac Cards were a lot of fun. Overall, though, we have had about many years of bad football and poor team ownership. Compare and contrast with baseball Cardinals.
by Tom 2:13 PM

Keep in mind, we’re only talking about maybe three, four days of camp in California. And it’s been something, I’m told, the Rams and Cowboys have been talking about for more than a year. But still, if you want to practice against somebody, it sure makes more sense to do it against the Bears, the Chiefs, the Titans, or the Colts. As for which was worse, Cardinals or Rams, in terms of St. Louis football, I haven’t done the math with respect to won-lost records. But you did get two Super Bowls and one Lombardi Trophy with the Rams.
by jthomas 2:16 PM

Hardest/Worse regime you have ever covered from the top on down?
by Tom 2:16 PM

Easily.
by jthomas 2:17 PM

Jim, I live in LA and if the Rams do have scrimmages against the Cowboys in Oxnard, would you be covering the Rams in Oxnard? If so, maybe we can throw down a beer or 2, on me of course.
by ekern55 2:17 PM

I would think I’d be there.
by jthomas 2:17 PM

if the Rams do trade up say for Marcus Mariota who in the Rams makes that call, if it is SK making the call – what % of that is football related, and what % is Sk wanting to enter the LA Market with a high profile QB?
by Phillip 2:17 PM

Interesting question, don’t really have an answer. But Kroenke’s known for letting his football people make football decisions.
by jthomas 2:18 PM

A fly on the wall says Scherff not on the Rams’ board and that Stanford’s Andrus Peat is their top rated O lineman. What are you hearing?
by Joe 2:18 PM

It would be stupid for the Rams not to have Scherff on their board. Can’t imagine that. But it is interesting that among all the players brought in for pre-draft visits, Scherff’s name is not among them. At least as far as I’ve been able to discern. And the vast majority of the players Fisher and Snead have drafted in their prior three drafts are players that have made pre-draft visits. As for Peat, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if he was Rams top-rated O-lineman.
by jthomas 2:21 PM

What teams would be likely partners in a Rams trade-down scenario. I’ve read Miami, Kansas City…
by Eric 2:21 PM

All speculation at this point.
by jthomas 2:22 PM

Strange matter to me, that Philly signing of Tim Tebow. Wonder of your thoughts and how it relates to Sanchez, and more of interest, Sam Bradford. Thanks!
by MJ 2:22 PM

Tebow would be a handy guy to have around if the league moves the extra point line up to the 1 1/2 yard-line (to encourage two-point conversions). When all is said and done, I think he’ll be lucky to make the roster.
by jthomas 2:23 PM

People need to calm down over the Oxnard situation. Rams play at Oakland in WK 1-why not go out for a week and get out of the August heat then fly up to Oakland for the game?
by Jeff 2:23 PM

Again, I think many Rams fans feel this is a case of Rams ownership just rubbing their faces in all this LA stuff. It sure seems to be a case of being tone deaf, PR-wise. Why not have joint practices with Tennessee when the team plays in Nashville?
by jthomas 2:25 PM

I hear a lot of pro-Rams-to-LA people saying the Carson stadium is a bluff, or that the league doesn’t take it seriously. What do you think?
by RamsFan1999 2:25 PM

From what I understand, it’s got a ways to go before it catches up with Inglewood. But it looks like there is progress being made.
by jthomas 2:26 PM

Is Devante Parker worth taking with the 10th pick?
by LA fan 2:26 PM

I don’t think so. Maybe the Rams want someone to trade up to No. 10 with them for Parker.
by jthomas 2:27 PM

status of Barksdale or any other free agent offensive lineman? thx
by DavidB 2:28 PM

Nothing new.
by jthomas 2:28 PM

Hi Jim, Fisher/Snead bundle #10 pick, Tavon Austin and a compensatory pick to Tennessee to get Mariota. You heard it here first.
by Ramster 2:28 PM

Wouldn’t be nearly enough. Also, you can’t trade compensatory picks.
by jthomas 2:28 PM

Winston reminds me of McNair’s leadership. What are the chances Sneade and Fisher are planning to shoot the moon and trade with Tampa Bay? What’s the ransom on a deal like that?
by ClevelandGary 2:29 PM

I think you need at least two first-rounders and a second-rounder just to reach the grown-up’s table.
by jthomas 2:29 PM

Will we improve by just replacing a guy like Barksdale with a guy like Scherff?
by massimo 2:29 PM

I think you probably bring Scherff in to start at guard. That’s where most people seem to have him projected.
by jthomas 2:30 PM

Jim, For the sake of argument, let’s say the St. Louis gets financing etc. for the new stadium, isn’t their proposal predicated on the Rams owner putting in a couple hundred million….so if he refuses, that kind of kills the deal. How would other NFL owners look upon the Rams owner if he was willing to spend nearly $2 billion in LA, but not any ‘jack’ in his home market? Thanks!
by Bull 2:30 PM

Yeah, it’s an odd dynamic. And don’t forget, Kroenke would also have to pay a relocation fee that’s been estimated at $500 million-plus.
by jthomas 2:31 PM

Jim, Since there is a lot of talk of having Scherff play guard, is he a higher rated prospect than Zack Martin was last year? They seem to be compared a lot. Thanks.
by Bull 2:31 PM

Yeah, they are compared a lot. A couple of scouts I’ve talked to think Martin was a better prospect but again, it’s only a couple of scouts.
by jthomas 2:32 PM

Other than Winston or Mariota, who in your opinion is the most pro ready QB in the draft?
by RenoRam 2:33 PM

Probably Sean Mannion of Oregon State, because he’s coming out of a pro-style offense. That’s part of the reason why some in the front office/personnel department like him.
by jthomas 2:34 PM

Have Long and Well’s officially announced their retirements, or is it just Coach-speak to say, they’re still interested in potentially resigning them? (P.S. Any way Peade joins them?)
by ClevelandGary 2:35 PM

To my knowledge, neither Long nor Wells have announced their retirement. Again, I don’t think they return to Rams for less money.
by jthomas 2:35 PM

I saw the piece by Gruden where he interviewed both Winston and Marriotta. I was surprised to see how soft spoken Marriotta was. One of hits on Bradford was his lack of emotion on the field. Would you guess the Bradford-Bashers will have tantrums over the same thing with Marriotta?
by ClevelandGary 2:35 PM

Possibly.
by jthomas 2:36 PM

I do value your pre-draft analysis for each position… I’m trending up on the utility of the WR class for this year. What is your estimate on how this position shakes out for Rams’ draft, even tho we have 5 ready to go. I see some real potential for excitement at that position…
by MJ 2:36 PM

I don’t expect the Rams to take a WR. Don’t think they’ll be tempted unless Cooper or White is there at 10.
by jthomas 2:37 PM

A couple of weeks ago somebody asked a “where are they now question on Leonard Little”? Any update on what he’s been up to?
by ClevelandGary 2:37 PM

He’s living in Charlotte, N.C., don’t know what he’s doing in terms of work or business investments, etc.
by jthomas 2:38 PM

DO you see Cignetti using Kendricks more aggressively in the passing game this year? He might be the teams most under-rated pass catcher… while his running mate at TE might be their most over-rated.
by Tackleberry 2:38 PM

Supposedly, the plan is to get Kendricks more involved.
by jthomas 2:38 PM

How many OL do you think the rams will draft? Thanks
by Paul 2:39 PM

My over/under is 2.
by jthomas 2:39 PM

Over/Under on the Rams Defensive SACK total in 2015???
by Jerry Jones’ Valet 2:39 PM

48
by jthomas 2:39 PM

Dear GM Mr. Thomas: Brandon Scherff (sp?) and Amari Cooper are both there at #10 and KC is on the phone to trade up and give there 1st round pick and a 2nd rounder. Who would you take, or you go for the trade?
by Uncle Leo 2:39 PM

I take Cooper.
by jthomas 2:39 PM

If you’re a Rams fan and hoping they trade down, which players do you hope fall to #10? Whom might other teams want to trade up for?
by Eric 2:39 PM

Possibly DeVante Parker. Or maybe one of the edge rushers (Shane Ray, Randy Gregory, etc.).
by jthomas 2:40 PM

Which OL do you like the most
after Scherff?
by JEA 2:41 PM

Peat and La’el Collins.
by jthomas 2:41 PM

Cooper and Scherff are gone and one of the edge guys are there. Do you take BPA a’la Robert Quinn a few years back?
by Preston Dennard 2:41 PM

Maybe I take CB Trae Waynes if that’s the case.
by jthomas 2:41 PM

Dear GM Thomas: 2nd scenario: Scherff (sp?), Cooper & White are gone, the top CB is gone, nobody makes a good trade offer. Go with best OL available or the 3rd WR from Louisville?
by Uncle Leo 2:42 PM

Best OL available.
by jthomas 2:42 PM

If the “right” defensive player is there at #10 can Fisher resist?
by Tackleberry 2:42 PM

His track record suggests it will be very difficult to resist.
by jthomas 2:43 PM

Was listening to Bernie on the fastlane. He thinks the raiders moving to stl is a real possibility your thoughts?
by Josh 2:44 PM

Bernie and I are on the same wave-length here.
by jthomas 2:45 PM

Do you think the rams draft a D player by round 3, and if so where? Thanks
by Paul 2:45 PM

Maybe by Round 3 or 4.
by jthomas 2:46 PM

It’s only 30 min into the chat I know, but readers want to know: Have they announced any throwback jersey games for this year yet?
by ClevelandGary 2:46 PM

Haven’t heard. Not really high on my radar at this point.
by jthomas 2:46 PM

I assume there is some natural tension between a GM wanting to always get a few more picks and the head coach who might lock onto specific players they want. In the structure the Rams have set up with Fisher and Snead, if a coveted player is there and a good trade offer comes in as well, who gets the final call, Snead?
by Uncle Leo 2:46 PM

Technically, it’s Snead.
by jthomas 2:46 PM

Is Fisher overrated? One word answer is fine if you will.
by Cutman 2:47 PM

This is a big year for him.
by jthomas 2:47 PM

What if all three cities reach deals to build stadiums? Where would this leave LA?
by Gomez 2:47 PM

You’re giving me a headache now.
by jthomas 2:48 PM

EXPANSION 2017!!!!!
by Jerry Jones’ Valet 2:48 PM

Under no circumstances should you hold your breath on that one.
by jthomas 2:48 PM

JT is back and better than ever. Looks like this battle over the rams is going to go the distance. Do you have any new odds on leaving or staying
by philwill1 2:49 PM

Still 43-57.
by jthomas 2:49 PM

Hi JT, WHAT is going on with our O-line? Wiz just signed significantly under what I’m sure he was expected (prob 40% below expected salary), why aren’t we moving to re-sign Joe B to fill that RT spot? We don’t want to have 60% of new o-line or we’re setting up offense for failure, regardless of scheme, QB, play-calling, etc. Thanks! Big Rams fan near Columbus, OH and hoping they stay in St Louis!!!
by TD51 2:49 PM

At this point, most teams (and probably the Rams) are zeroed in on the draft. It may be that nothing happens on this until after the draft.
by jthomas 2:51 PM

Hey Jimmy, by chance do you know what Peacock & Blitz are discussing with the NFL today? Also, do you know if they will be announcing anything about it later today or tomorrow?
by Big Tom 2:51 PM

The presentation is Wednesday. Here’s a link to a story I just posted on the topic prior to the chat. http://www.stltoday.com Peacock may talk about the meeting at the end of the week.
by jthomas 2:53 PM

For years, I’ve heard the knock on Barrett Jones is that he’s not healthy or strong enough to compete. Can you say if he’s finally come to OTAs healthy and strong enough?
by bfulton 2:53 PM

He was notably stronger last year before his back surgery. We’ll see how he gets through the offseason conditioning program and the OTAs this spring.
by jthomas 2:54 PM

What kind of depth is available for offensive line in the draft? Is the talent strong enough that you could see the Rams being able to select a starting tackle, as well a guard?
by Neonleon 2:54 PM

That’s asking a lot, but is possible.
by jthomas 2:54 PM

Jim, Seems like our stadium news continues to be good. Do you agree? I am confounded as to why the Rams have not signed anyone to start on the O-Line. Were these guys hit in the head?? LOL!
by guebs007 2:54 PM

Yes, the hiring of the construction manager was a big deal, kind of underplayed locally. As for O-line, I don’t know what the plan is.
by jthomas 2:55 PM

Two days into the offseason program. what can you grade? Health and fitness? Command of the schemes and plays? Quality of execution? For anything that you can grade, what would your grade be?
by bfulton 2:55 PM

Grade the players an A for attendance.
by jthomas 2:55 PM

Rams going to train in CA? Why don’t they just start selling “Farewell tour 2016” junk at the dome this year while they’re at it?
by ihtnep 2:55 PM

Don’t think that will sell very well in the Ed.
by jthomas 2:56 PM

Hi Jim, How many QB’s will the Rams carry this year, and who will they be in your opinion.
by STLRamsStayingPut 2:56 PM

I’m gonna say 3 QBs: Foles, winner of Davis-Keenum training camp/preseason battle, and drafted QB.
by jthomas 2:56 PM

If the Rams draft a wide receiver, who from the current roster doesn’t make the cut come August?
by Neonleon 2:57 PM

Now, the Rams could keep 6 wideouts. It’s been done in the past. But if I’d have to pick one to go, without a day of OTAs or training camp to judge, I’d say Givens looks like the one in most jeopardy.
by jthomas 2:58 PM

Hey Jim, Draft scenario Rams take BPA at #10 (Cooper/Waynes/Schreff) or trade down into the teens and pick up an extra 2nd rounder. What would you perfer Quality or Quantity?
by Dwayne 2:58 PM

I think the Rams are at the stage where they need quality.
by jthomas 2:59 PM

Are negotiations with Barksdale dead until after the draft? Are the Rams considering going into the season with rookies as their starting RG and RT?
by bfulton 2:59 PM

Looks that way. (re: negotiations w/Bark). As to starting rookie at RG and RT, keep in mind free-agent OG Justin Blalock is still out there.
by jthomas 3:00 PM

Nobody is talking about the case where San Diego, Oakland, and St Louis all build stadiums. Seems like the NFL is banking on one or two of these cities failing.
by Gomez 3:02 PM

I don’t think the league ever expected St. Louis to get this far along in its stadium plan.
by jthomas 3:03 PM

Shouldn’t there be an issue from the media and NFLPA to call out the hypocrisy of levying a fine against Lynch for his reticence, but doesn’t require the team owner to engage the fans?
by Dan 3:03 PM

Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way.
by jthomas 3:03 PM

Do you agree that ‘Stallions’ is a terrible mascot for an NFL team in St. Louis? The only way this works is if Rocky Balboa does the coin flip for each home game.
by Eddie Gaedel 3:04 PM

I don’t know, maybe we should leave the Stallions name buried with the city’s failed expansion effort.
by jthomas 3:05 PM

Snead has been bold, but not really good. Will the Rams pick at #10, I tend to doubt it.
by massimo 3:05 PM

Rams have made seven trades in three drafts. Nothing on that front would surprise me.
by jthomas 3:05 PM

Jim, when the Rams moved to StL, their beat writer for the Sporting News was also a Jim Thomas. Just curious if he’s still sports writing. If so, would he be in the mix if they moved back to LA?
by Bob Lowe 3:06 PM

Yeah, funny. I think he worked for a paper in Riverside, Calif. As I recall, I think I may have gotten one of his checks before I took over those duties at TSN. Or was it vice versa? (20 years ago.) Anyway, I don’t know if he’s still working.
by jthomas 3:08 PM

If the Rams don’t get Mariota or heck no Winston. I think Davis is better than the rest of the draft class so why waste a draft pick?
by Joe 3:08 PM

So you think he’s better than Petty, Hundley, Mannion, Grayson?
by jthomas 3:08 PM

How do you view the Rams LB
by Joe 3:08 PM

Solid group. Still could use some depth.
by jthomas 3:09 PM

I sense too much negativity about the team, the owner and the prior decisions. The team is on the right track. the team made fantastic, unorthodox moves 15 years ago, and got to the super bowl twice. The new management has had some success, and stabilized the team with quality and some risky moves. the rebuilding project is working.
by DavidB 3:09 PM

Well, 11 straight non-winning seasons tends to wear you down.
by jthomas 3:09 PM

Hi Jim, if the Rams move to LA will you move too? Really like your articles and the
chance to talk to you.
by Joe 3:10 PM

Doubt it. We’ll see. Thanks.
by jthomas 3:10 PM

Where is the league on the Cheatriots “Inflate-gate”? The Saint’s get punished severely for behavior deemed detrimental to the game, but the Patriot’s actually do something against the rules and it fades away?
by ClevelandGary 3:10 PM

Pretty long investigation, isn’t it?
by jthomas 3:10 PM

How far along is the STL stadium project vs. Inglewood vs. Carson. I guess Inglewood has the financing, but is STL farther along in terms of hiring a construction team, etc?
by c_good 3:11 PM

No, I’d rank it 1.) Inglewood, 2.) St. Louis, 3.) Carson.
by jthomas 3:11 PM

Do you know who in the Rams organization will be presenting their stadium plan? Will they be blaming STL for their failures at this point or is it all about the stadium?
by Gerald McReynolds 3:11 PM

I think this is all about the stadium. Don’t know who will make the Inglewood presentation.
by jthomas 3:12 PM

the cvc is the culprit to making lease yr to yr by not honoring the conditions of the lease 700 mil is a lot but why is all the venom going towards the ownership and not the cvc, What am i missing
by faraway ram fan 3:12 PM

Those conditions proved to be impossible to meet, which has brought us to this point.
by jthomas 3:13 PM

Ah La (Brown’s) Manziel, (Seattle’s) Curry or (Dallas’) Claiborne, Who do you consider this years’ “Fools Gold” in the draft?
by ClevelandGary 3:13 PM

There’s not one that really jumps out at me. Obviously Randy Gregory is a boom or bust because of the drug issues.
by jthomas 3:14 PM

If the Raiders move here wont it be the same situation 20-30 years from now?
by Tom 3:14 PM

Only if the lease includes a “first-tier” provision.
by jthomas 3:14 PM

I know your job as a reporter is to cover the team. Do you ever sit back and watch all the bad years and horrible ownership and really feel for the fans?
by Kevin 3:14 PM

All the time, it seems, lately.
by jthomas 3:15 PM

How do you like La’el Collins of LSU? Do you think he’s worth a #10 pick. I’ve been hearing he’s more NFL ready than Greg Robinson and like his versatility.
by Joe 3:15 PM

As I think I mentioned earlier, I myself like Scherff, Peat, and Collins among the top 3 O-line prospects. No. 10 overall does seem a little high.
by jthomas 3:16 PM

Freeman Bosley was the genius that allowed the top tier language in the current lease, right?
by todd kinchen’s ghost 3:16 PM

No, the ex-mayor was not involved in the negotiations as I recall.
by jthomas 3:16 PM

Mr. Kroenke’s lack of interaction with the local town/fans/media is well documented. Are there other NFL owners out there who take this kind of “silent partner” approach?
by Eddie Gaedel 3:16 PM

No one to the extent of Kroenke. No one.
by jthomas 3:17 PM

Is Peat really worth #10 pick? Hearing he doesn’t have a mean streak and is a finesse player.
by Joe 3:17 PM

Yeah, those are the knocks on him. But I’m hearing that NFL teams generally have him rated much higher than many of the media mocks. He’s is a large, athletic man.
by jthomas 3:18 PM

The NFL sponsored survey was based on the Rams database. I answered the questions as a St Louis Rams season ticket holder. I believe it would be wise to conduct a follow up survey if they are contemplating moving the Raiders to St. Louis. My answers, especially relating to PSLs would be negative.
by ramsfan 3:18 PM

The focus groups at the start of this month were asked if they’d buy PSLs for the Raiders in St. Louis, for what it’s worth. So the league did get some feedback in that regard.
by jthomas 3:19 PM

I see the knocks on Peat – but when you watch him he looks meaner and finishes better than anyone in the draft. Guess i need to watch something else.
by JP 3:19 PM

As I mentioned I think your thoughts are more in line with scouts in the NFL.
by jthomas 3:19 PM

When during all of this process do the owners get blamed for failing in their markets?
by Tom Bateman 3:21 PM

And continuing on that theme Mr. Bateman, the Rams messed up the LA market in the late ’80s and ’90s, so the league allowed them to move to St. Louis and enrich themselves. So now they’ve messed up the St. Louis market 20 years later, now the league should allow them to move to LA and enrich themselves again? Why is that a good idea? Why should there be a reward for market incompetence?
by jthomas 3:23 PM

If the Inglewood stadium presentations is done by someone representing the Rams, is that like the Rams saying they are moving to LA without officially saying it.
by RR 3:24 PM

I don’t know how you could view it any other way.
by jthomas 3:24 PM

Are you satisfied with whoever plays Center? I really like Erving versa
tility and Grasu.
by Joe 3:24 PM

I’m not saying that Barrett Jones or Tim Barnes couldn’t play center. We just don’t know, because neither has played much (although Barnes did get 4 starts in 2013). I think most people regard Erving as a Day 1 starter.
by jthomas 3:25 PM

Are the Chargers really guilty of “continued bad football”? The Rams and Raiders certainly but I don’t think the Chargers are. They may be guilty of not having a well-heeled owner or municipal recalcitrance but I do not thing the Chargers are guilty of bad football.
by royearl 3:26 PM

Agreed.
by jthomas 3:26 PM

Assuming all three are available, who do we take from Scherrf, Waynes, or any combo of the top 3 WR Cooper/White/Parker?
by Ray 3:26 PM

Again, I would take Cooper.
by jthomas 3:26 PM

I guess what I meant was if its not an expansion team it will never feel like “our” team unless the Raiders are sold to local ownership.
by Tom 3:26 PM

OK. I get your point.
by jthomas 3:27 PM

Rams Are Going To Shock And Draft Trae Wayne’s After Trading Down Around 15.
by Tommy 3:27 PM

I wouldn’t be shocked if the Rams took Waynes.
by jthomas 3:27 PM

The other NFL owners have always been jealous of the sweetheart deal the Rams received in coming to St. Louis. For twenty years they’ve reaped in revenue from the gate, concessions, advertising, etc. while paying only $250,000 in rent for the season, which is $200,000 less than the league minimum for one seldom used player on the roster. Do you think any of the other owners will view it as ungrateful to take revenue Kroenke has accrued from that deal and spend it on building a stadium in another market without offering a dime towards his current market’s stadium concerns? Or are they just licking their chops at the prospect of assumed large profit shares from the Rams in L.A.?
by mike 3:28 PM

Again, I don’t think Stan Kroenke has the votes yet to gain league approval for a move.
by jthomas 3:28 PM

Hey, if the Rams do take Waynes, maybe they’ll get rid of Jenkins. I know you say the Rams like him, but as a FA next season, he’s probably gone if we take Waynes. Hopefully he’s gone regardless.
by Hank 3:29 PM

And I would think the Rams might be hesitant to give Jenkins a large signing bonus, considering some of his past off-field issues.
by jthomas 3:30 PM

How is Brian Quick doing with his rehab and will he be ready for week 1?
by Joe 3:30 PM

Quick is expected to be ready for Week 1.
by jthomas 3:31 PM

Is there anyone you see the rams could trade on draft day? Thanks
by Paul 3:31 PM

There have been some faint rumors on Tavon Austin, but I don’t know if there is any credence to them.
by jthomas 3:31 PM

Have you ever had a chance to go in the Rams Warroom?
by Joe 3:32 PM

I prefer to call it the draft room. And yes, I spent the 2001 draft in there.
by jthomas 3:32 PM

schedule out tonight, right? how many monday, thursday, or sunday night games do you foresee for our rams?
by steve 3:32 PM

I’m gonna guess the Rams get one Thursday and one Sunday night game. One home and one away.
by jthomas 3:33 PM

Any clue what Tim Barnes heard or didn’t hear in KC that make him want to come back to STL?
by Hank 3:33 PM

Really don’t.
by jthomas 3:33 PM

Have you given up on requesting interviews with Kroenke? Your head must hurt from beating it against the wall.
by Tom 3:33 PM

No I haven’t.
by jthomas 3:33 PM

If Nick Foles leads the Rams to a Super Bowl Title, what are the chances that the 2016 NFL Season Opener/Kickoff Game is hosted in STL?
by The Optimist 3:34 PM

You are aptly named.
by jthomas 3:34 PM

Was there a strategy behind not reworking Quinn’s contract? Can’t believe the front office would let the deadline slip by unless there was a plan.
by Uncle Leo 3:34 PM

Under Kevin Demoff, the Rams don’t like to backload contracts, or push money into future years. They have kind of a pay-as-you-go philosophy.
by jthomas 3:35 PM