Laurinaitis not even considered for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month
by Ryan Van Bibber on Oct 1, 2009 12:03 PM CDT
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PrintWelcome to the St. Louis Rams, James Laurinaitis, where you'll be playing in obscurity no matter how good you are.
The NFL announced their Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Month awards, giving the honors to Jets QB Mark Sanchez (huge surprise) and Lions S Louis Delmas.
In their official press release, the league cited Delmas' 17 tackles and his fumble recovered for a TD, which must have been the difference maker. He also has three passes defended.
Laurinaitis, besides significantly improving the Rams linebackers, has 25 tackles (one less than rookie leader LB Brian Cushing) and one fumble recovered.
Ok, so you can make the argument for Delmas over Laurinaitis. Here's the real slight: Laurinaitis wasn't even nominated for the award. Instead a kicker, Rey Maualuga and four others were nominated. Here's the list with the official write up for each player from the NFL's official press release:
- Dallas kicker DAVID BUEHLER (fifth round, USC), who tied for the NFL lead with seven touchbacks as the Cowboys’ kickoff coverage unit ranked third overall.
- Houston linebacker BRIAN CUSHING (1st round, USC), who has started all three games and leads the team and all NFL rookies with 26 tackles.
- Seattle linebacker AARON CURRY (first round, Wake Forest), who started all three games and had 15 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.
- Philadelphia safety MACHO HARRIS (fifth round, Virginia Tech), who started all three games and had nine tackles and one pass defensed.
- New Orleans Saints cornerback MALCOLM JENKINS (first round, Ohio State), who had five special teams tackles, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
- Cincinnati linebacker REY MAUALUGA (second round, USC), who has started all three games and ranks fourth on the team with 15 tackles.
I have a single comment for this HUGE oversight: bulls@#t. How can you justify this list without Laurinaitis' name on it? One thing that might factor into the decision, none of these teams are 0-3. Still...it's pretty dubious based on that alone. Laurinaitis' stats hold up to any of these guys.
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Heheheh
That’s funny. Macho Harris? Come on. And how do you throw Maualuga in the mix when he’s been less impressive than another rookie at the same position? Donnie Jones, you may want to hold off on any hotel reservations in Hawaii, irregardless of how well you play…
Your uncle molests collies.
And you give Zam a pass
on “tipical”? Cmon, teach!
Your uncle molests collies.
by 3k on Oct 1, 2009 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
My thoughts exactly...
Like I always say: Irregardless of how you spell, you tipically should be having good grammar.
by Hetfield72 on Oct 1, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fair enough.
At least you didn’t use the phrase “begs the question” to mean “leads one to ask.” That’s my biggest literary pet peeve.
Tipical......
The Rams rarely got respect when they were good.
by ZamRam on Oct 1, 2009 1:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I agree, Lauriniatis got jobbed.
A freaking kicker got nominated? WHAT THE HELL?
What’s that? He is a Dallas Cowboy? Okay, forget that I asked.
...
Poor Donnie Jones. At this rate, Steven might get 2,000 yards total and not make the Pro-Bowl. :(
sorry, but that's what happens when you play for a crappy team
when these guys start winning and playing better, they’ll get their props…until then, I don’t see how we can expect them to get any respect…the Rams are considered a joke right now…nobody is going to nominate them for anything.
For me, I just want to see them continue to improve and be competative…when they do that, the victories will come and so will the accolades.
It is pretty hard...
to argue with Macho Harris’ all 3 games started and 9 tackles. But to put the icing on the cake, he had 1 pass defensed. I mean, a whole freaking pass defended! You can’t argue with that kind of production! He is on pace to defend over 5 passes this year.
It's almost to the point of humor
Who will agree Donnie Jones will be snubbed for the pro bowl again this year
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
How bad is it,
that we’re petitioning for our Punter to make the Pro-bowl?
You may run like Hayes, but you hit like shit.
Yea I hear ya
but the guy is a beast (yes, a beast)…. You really can’t argue with his numbers… and even though we’re losing, you have to really be thankful we have a punter of this caliber with our current offense. Believe it or not, without him the scores would be much worse.
YES I am a Donnie Jones mega fan… :-)
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
As am I....
…if the Rams were deemed worthy enough by the schedule makers of playing the Cowgirls at their new home, he’d tear that Guinness World Record HDTV a new one.
by LARamsFan29 on Oct 1, 2009 10:02 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't think it's that bad.
He’s the best punter in the league and deserves to be on the Pro Bowl team.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
Steven Jackson is our best player.
Now, if you wanted to make the argument that Donnie Jones is the best defensive player on the team, I could listen.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
Yes, I realize this.
The fact is that the Rams don’t have many players that can be considered for any type of recognition at all.
You may run like Hayes, but you hit like shit.
Come on
Fans, why are we shocked when a Ram gets snubbed for an award or probowl nomination? It happens every year. Last year, Donnie Jones gets nominated 2nd team All-Pro and gets a pro bowl snub. It happens all the time. Why? Cause the present Rams aren’t the Greatest Show on Turf Rams. Straight up. They have been in the S**tter for so long that people vote on the team record rather than the athletes.
Cry me a river AMoose.
Try being on the Lions. Last year Hanson was eight for eight from beyond fifty yards and hit over 90% of his field goal attempts. They give the Pro Bowl spot to some geek from New York who did not hit a kick beyond 45 yards.
And Calvin Johnson. Led the league in TD receptions, +1300 yards and a 17.5 ypc while being thrown to by three different QBs who all stunk. Thanks for trying.
It is a fact of life that your team must do well to be recognized for your own achievements. It also helps if you play for Dallas or in New York.
Um....
I was pretty sure that its common knowledge that teams in the toilet don’t get Pro Bowl nominations. I believe that was my point. Everyone knows that so I didn’t think I needed to point out the Lions though. So thanks for trying.
wow you guys amaze me
with all the problems the Rams have you thinking about the Rookie of the Month awards and who is on the list ,what a fucking joke
by james535 on Oct 2, 2009 8:48 AM CDT reply actions
Van Ram's an idiot
Its a shame the NFL did not mention Lauranitis, but to talk shit about Sting Rey, first get your facts straight. 17 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, 2 force fumbles, 1 PD, all playing OUTSIDE linebacker, not his original spot at MLB is pretty good. Aaron curry sucks and overated, but Lil Animal still deserves to be mentioned. My candidate for rookie of the year will be Lil Animal and Sting Rey, 2 of the best backers who stupid NFL teams over anilyzed and will pay for passing them up.
I love USC...
…what’s up Bruin? Ready to get rocked in November? Fight On!!!
As it relates to the Rams though, I’m happy my boy Maualuga is kicking ass, but I’m more than pleased with Animal Jr. thus far. I’m also pissed he didn’t WIN. Nevermind being nominated, he didn’t WIN and he deserved to. I don’t care if I dislike the Buckeyes, or Bruins, or whatever. Once they’re Rams, I’ll cheer for them non-stop. Go RAMS!!!!
by LARamsFan29 on Oct 2, 2009 1:28 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Celtics=Fail
Bow down to Kobe the Great. Then again, KG is always bowing down with his elderly knees.
Anyways, at least you’re a Rams fan. Go Lakers! Go Rams!!!
by LARamsFan29 on Oct 2, 2009 6:15 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Count the banners!
Haha I am sure you and I will have plenty to spar about come basketball season! It’s gonna be a Celtics/Lakers finals again! Ha ha I hate the Lakers but you are a Rams fan… so i guess I kinda like you… ;)
Idiot, huh?
Like Sting Rey or not, Animal Jr. has done more to merit a nomination for this award than Rey…or Curry.
Laurinaitis has been asked to come in and QB a defense in his rookie season, and has done a pretty good job of it. The Rams defense is no great shakes, but they’re already much better than last year and that has much to do with Animal Jr’s presence in the middle. Nothing against Cushing, who is a good player, but why does Laurinaitis get left off and he get put on this list considering the role Laurinaitis has been asked to play and the fact that he has just one less tackle than Cushing.
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by Ryan Van Bibber on Oct 2, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
While “Sting Rey” has been explosive, he has been playing OLB. Middle Linebacker commands a lot more responsibility. Like VanRam said, Animal Jr has bettered the defense by echelons. Curry has done way less than Animal Jr has and its a F-ing travesty that he gets left off this list.
Lil Animal and a Frustrating Defense
Lil Animal, is going balls to the walls, but the offense suck and that ill fated release of Tinoisamoa looks pretty awful now. Rams couldve had 3 outstanding young backers. It sucks the Rams are losing, they are not even competing, except the defense. Cushing is playing much better, then Lil Animal. And No the Defesnse has not improved from last year, sorry dude. Lil Animal will be in the top 3 by the time DROY awards are passed out, but I think the writers will favor a glorify pick (Curry) instead of a workman rate..
Shawn Merriman over Lofa Tatupu (2005)
Fan of Lil Animal and NFC West
Even though I am a huge USC fan, I have always have respect for Lil Animal. The guy is hardcore and bonafide future star. Im sorry but Witherspoon is the leader of the defense. I hate that the Rams are 0-4. We need the Rams to win to make the NFC West legit. Coach Spags needs some leadership in the O. Here are my picks for DROY so far:
1. Cushman
2. Lil Animal
3. Sting-Rey
4. The guy from Detroit
Curry(overated), will be a good backer in the future. English(who?)lol, Orakpo(right….)
Maybin(yeah right)
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