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No matter what Green Bay Packers' coach Mike McCarthy, left, and General Manager Ted Thompson choose to do with Brett Favre, they can't be entirely right Dan Pompei writes.

Q: Dear Dan, could you see Jason Taylor going to the Steelers? — Chioke Hassan, Baltimore, Md.

A: I'd be surprised if Jason Taylor went to the Steelers only because the Steelers typically do not make the kind of move it would take to acquire Taylor. The Steelers usually are on the other end of those deals — they let the aging veteran go so they can play a young player they have been developing. In fact, the Steelers did let go of a pass rushing linebacker this offseason — Clark Haggans — so they could play young LaMarr Woodley. But I do think Taylor would fit nicely in the Steelers defense, and I'd like to see what Dick LeBeau would do with him.

Q: Hey, Dan. Although I like some of the offseason moves, I still see my beloved Rams struggling to finish 8-8 this year. What's your take? — Tom Pensoneau, Glen Carbon, Ill.

A: I think the Rams' best move could be getting healthy. They are a difficult team to judge because they had so many crippling injuries a year ago. I see them as a true wildcard — a team that could finish with seven to ten wins. I would be shocked if they had a repeat of last season though. Assuming they stay relatively healthy, they are too talented for that.

Q: Hey Dan, my question has two parts two it. One, do you think Dermontti Dawson will ever make the Hall of Fame, he has been a top 25 semi-finalist each of the past 4 years since he was eligible, and a center many think changed the position (seven consecutive Pro Bowls) and a 13 year career. I think he is worthy. Secondly, it has been quite a few years since a Steeler was inducted, and there seems to be a few candidates, as in Dermontii Dawson, what gives, did they let too many in and have an embargo in place. I say that with tongue in cheek slightly. — Bill, Georgetown, Ky.

A: I think Dawson has a decent chance of getting in at some point. Being a Steeler has nothing to do with why Dawson has not gotten in yet. The Steelers have 17 hall of famers — fourth most behind the Bears, Packers and Giants, all of which are older franchises. There is no anti-Steeler bias in the room. The bigger issue is it's difficult for interior linemen and centers in particular to get noticed. There are only six modern era centers in the hall of fame — Frank Gatski, Jim Langer, Jim Otto, Jim Ringo, Dwight Stephenson and Mike Webster. I think Dawson will continue to be in the mix, which will give him a chance.

Q: Can you talk about the "new" NFL rule this year. A player must have 2 feet in bounds at ALL times after a catch. The old rule if a player was going to come down "in" play and was knock out of bounds by the defense, the play was good at the spot. The new rule is unless he is "wrapped" and carried out of bounds, he's out. How is going to change the game? — Will Valdez, West Covina, Calif.

A: The new rule changes the play in which receivers could be credited with catches when they were knocked out of bounds before being allowed to get their feet down. The immediate effect is wide receivers are practicing getting feet in bounds more diligently. We could see fewer passes on the fringes of the end zone, and we certainly will see fewer sideline receptions, but I don't believe the rule will have a major impact on the game.

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