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Rams Vs Redskins Game Ball: James Laurinaitis

James Laurinaitis #55 of the St. Louis Rams returns an interception against the Washington Redskins at the Edward Jones Dome on October 2, 2011 in St. Louis, Missouri.  The Redskins beat the Rams 17-10.  (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

We've cooled down, or reconciled our fate, following the St. Louis Rams fourth consecutive loss last week to the Washington Redskins. I have a hard time looking back to that game and finding much to be positive about. Fortunately, a few individual performances stood out this week. I'm giving this week's game ball to Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis

The defense did a better job this week, notably in coverage, holding Washington to 17 points. If a pitcher in baseball can hold an opponent to four runs, their offense can keep them in it. A similar rule applies with a defense in the National Football League. 

Laurinaitis finished the game with seven total tackles, five solo and two assists. His most notable play was a fourth quarter turnover. The Rams had just scored to cut the Rams' deficit to a single touchdown. You can't ask for a better play from your defense. Unfortunately, the Rams offense responded with an illegal shift penalty and two consecutive sacks to kill the drive, effectively killing any chance the Rams had for rally. 

For those of you that will ask, yes, I made an editorial decision to give the game ball to a Rams player this week, even though I probably should have given it to Torian or someone like that. 

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I'd rather give it to Justin King

After getting burned by Rookie Torrey Smith of BAL. He came out and defended against Moss (who I think is terrible). He only had 2 tackles, but tacked on 51 yards after his INT. With Laurinaitis’ INT, Rex throw the ball right at him. The ball would had stuck in his facemask if it didn’t catch it with his hands.

by Boofer on Oct 4, 2011 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Laranaitis is the best Ram defensive player.

But nobody really wants a game ball after an ugly loss. Even though the defense only gave up 17 points, they allowed nearly 200 yards rushing. That’s pretty bad play.

by DeltaRam on Oct 4, 2011 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

He had a sexy pick

and if the offense would’ve done something after that pick, we’d be sitting with a W.

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by sergey606 on Oct 4, 2011 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

haha

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by sergey606 on Oct 4, 2011 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, half the team is almost where they need to be. The receivers need to be issued flypaper gloves.

by DeaconJ on Oct 4, 2011 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

For all the talk about 'Poor Bradford, he's got nothing to work with ...'

… James needs some love too.

Gotta be frustrating to leave your blood, sweat and tears out on the field every week and yet watch the ineptness on the other side of the ball.

JL55 GAVE THE GAME TO BRADFORD AND COMPANY TO WIN AND THEY CHOKED!!

Ack!!

I can take a beating ... I'm a Rams fan.

by Midasknight on Oct 4, 2011 11:10 PM CDT reply actions  

If this team does not start winning, even high draft picks might not help. Why would guys like Laurinaitis stay with this team, which is constantly rebuilding, can never find the $$ to sign play makers, picks up other teams discards. We risk being a farm team to the boys with money that want to win. If we want to keep our good players, we better start winning.

by snob on Oct 5, 2011 12:04 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Laurinaitis is our best defensive player by far, but

the game ball goes to Stewart. That guy was there on every play! Killed it in my opinion. If the Rams score after the interception, it goes to Laurinaitis. Unfortunately, they didn’t. However, they should look in to making him a receiver. He’s too good. Ha. But seriously, why is Curry not out there playing receiver. He is fast as heck, considered a receiver, give the man a chance, can’t be worse that Sims-Walker dropping everything.

by slimshaney13 on Oct 5, 2011 1:40 AM CDT reply actions  

That's good to hear

I missed the game but it’s nice that Stewart is getting time and doing well. The Rams need it.

by Sundowner on Oct 5, 2011 7:09 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions  

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