Around the NFC West: Pivotal pick for Rams' GM?
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says the Rams' decision to draft James Laurinaitis over Rey Maualuga in the second round could be a defining one for general manager Billy Devaney. Thomas: "These are the types of decisions that can shape franchises and put their stamp on coaching and general manager tenures. For those reasons and more, no Rams draft pick, not even No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith at offensive tackle, will be under as much scrutiny during his rookie season as Laurinaitis." ...
Another minicamp in the books
Turf Show Times —
... The other intriguing story out of camp is the development of MLB James Laurinaitis. He's not been handed the starting the job, though he is widely expected to work his way into that role by the time the season starts. Camp's a little bit of a different animal than facing actual NFL opponents, but the Ohio State product's football intelligence seems to be serving him well on the field as he learns the defense. Avoiding an endless "should have" debate ought to offer some motivation. ...
Monday Morning One-Liners
ProFootballTalk.com —
... ” after surgery in September. Said Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis, “I’m excited about the new challenge . With me, you’re getting a guy who’s going to make every right decision on and off the field; who’s going to be disciplined; who’s going to be accountable. And who’s going to make plays and be a leader for this team.” The 49ers are ...
