The Rams had a choice to make with that 2'nd round pick back in 2009, would it be James Laurinaitis or Rey Maualuga ? Both highly rated, and I recall how divided the forum was on the choice. Turns out the Rams got it right, JL was the superior player. James may have faded a bit quicker than expected, admittedly I became somewhat of a critic following his 2013 season, but Rey was also struggling around that time and he never had James' impact imo. James Laurinaitis was all Ram, both he and his buddy Chris Long will be remembered for giving it their all at a time when the organization didn't get much else right. jmo.