James Laurinaitis, LB, St. Louis Rams

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Rams | Laurinaitis leading team in tackling
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:08:04 -0800

Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams LB James Laurinaitis led the team in tackles for the fifth time Week 8. Laurinaitis leads the team with 74 tackles this season.

Rams | Laurinaitis looking for perfection
Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:32:57 -0700

Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams LB James Laurinaitis said he watches film on the plays he does not play well during so he can look for ways to improve and achieve perfection even though he knows that is unattainable. "You can't expect to play in this league and go through a game with no missed tackles on your defense," Laurinaitis said. "But I think it's just that constant awareness of, 'Hey, don't try to be perfect, but still aim for it.' If you don't, (mistakes) become acceptable. And you can't let them be acceptable."

Rams | Laurinaitis suffered knee injury Week 1
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:49:56 -0700

CBSSports.com reports St. Louis Rams LB James Laurinaitis (knee) suffered a minor knee injury during the team's Week 1 game. Head coach Steve Spagnuolo described the injury as a "bursar sac."

Rams | Laurinaitis finishes with 14 tackles Week 1
Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:18:07 -0700

The Associated Press reports St. Louis Rams rookie LB James Laurinaitis finished the team's Week 1 game with 14 tackles.

Rams | Laurinaitis agrees to terms
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:20:09 -0700

Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have agreed to terms with second-round draft choice LB James Laurinaitis on a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Rams | Making good progress with top two picks
Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:53:50 -0700

Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams are making good progress in contract talks with first-round draft pick OT Jason Smith and second-round draft pick LB James Laurinaitis. "We're making good progress with the representatives for Smith and Laurinaitis," said Kevin Demoff, the Rams' executive vice president of football operations. "We met again yesterday for a good amount of time. I think we're getting closer. I still remain very optimistic that both players will be signed and in camp on time."

NFL | Fitzgerald hosting WR camp
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:53:38 -0700

Jim Trotter, of SI.com, reports Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald is hosting a wide receiver camp in Minnesota and has invited several other NFL players to participate in the camp, which has had former NFL WRs Jerry Rice and Cris Carter as instructors. Among the wide receivers that have been participating are Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall, Buffalo Bills WR Lee Evans, Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Michael Clayton, Minnesota Vikings WR Sidney Rice and Cleveland Browns WR Brian Robiskie. Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall, New Orleans Saints CB Malcolm Jenkins, Pittsburgh Steelers TE Matt Spaeth, Arizona Cardinals TE Dominique Byrd and St. Louis Rams LB James Laurinaitis also are attending the camp. Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo may attend the camp next week.

Rams | Negotiations with Smith, Laurinaitis ongoing
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:57:50 -0700

Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams lead contract negotiator Kevin Demoff said contract negotiations with first-round draft choice OT Jason Smith and second-round draft choice LB James Laurinaitis are going well.

Rams | Witherspoon moving to weak side
Fri, 29 May 2009 10:09:37 -0700

Bill Coats, of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams LB Will Witherspoon is moving from middle linebacker to weakside linebacker this year. Rookie LB James Laurinaitis is expected to take over in the middle.

Rams | Laurinaitis remains with second unit
Wed, 20 May 2009 07:05:36 -0700

Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams LB James Laurinaitis remained with the second unit during practice Tuesday, May 19.

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