[RamWraith]

This morning on his radio show, Bernie dropped what I'm certain will come to be an ongoing drama amongst Rams fans.

Bernie said that he knows for a fact that the reason Faulk is skipping-out on mini-camp has nothing to do with his knee. He says Faulk and Linehan had some form of falling-out, and he doesn't believe Faulk wants to play for the Rams this season any longer. He was adamant that he did not know (or wouldn't say) what the falling-out was about. I am sure we as Rams fans can read between the lines, however (role / usage, etc.)

He also was quick to point-out that Faulk has lost quite a bit. He's had knee surgeries nearly every off-season, and is no longer a passing threat out of the backfield. His longest play of that sort last season was 18 yards. His longest used to be 80+ yards in the good years. He can't do what he used to do, and now (to his credit) has adjusted to be more of an inside runner. (Again, this is all Bernie - not me).

Also, the word is that Faulk and S. Jackson are "not very tight" at all, really. According to one of Bernie's guest panelists, the controversial Charlie Tuna (who is close friends with Faulk), Jackson thinks he is better than he is. Also, Tuna ripped Jackson for bringing his sister into things. Don't know if this is old news, since I've been busy and away from this board, but apparently Jackson fired his agent (Rocky Arceneaux, who is also Faulk's agent) because his sister is going to play that role and manage his career.

Finally, he said to watch the relationship between Linehan and Haslett this season. There is a big chance there will be some eruptions and power struggle, and it could very well be very interesting.



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From Bernie's Board--


Linehan told me that he really liked Cutler and was tempted to take him. But when the time came to make a decision, he believed it was important to try to win now by addressing immediate needs rather than take a QB who might need time to develop. And he said he didn't want to draft Cutler out of fear that Cutler would become a great QB. He wanted to do what was best for the team right now.

I have no reason to believe that he was blocked by management. I believe they were all on the same page.

-B


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I don't know how much Fisk has left -- if anything.
But he fits a necessary profile.
A DT who can man the nose in a 3-4 when they shift.

--B