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James Laurinaitis

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The Resume

    (December 3, 1986- )
    Born in Wayzata, Minnesota
    Drafted 35th overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2009 NFL Draft
    Linebacker for the St. Louis Rams (2009-15) and the New Orleans Saints (2016)
    Bronko Nagurski Trophy winner (2006)
    Dick Butkus Award winner (2007)
    Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2007-08)
    Lott Trophy winner (2008)

Why he might be annoying:

    He has tattoos on his arms.
    He was initially considered a first round pick by football pundits, but he didn't go until the second round.
    He spent the majority of his career on a poor Rams team in St. Louis.
    He was released by the Rams, following the team's move from St. Louis to Los Angeles.
    He had a forgettable five game stint with the Saints.
    Despite posting solid numbers in college, he failed to replicate those numbers in the NFL.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the son of former WWE wrestler Joe Laurinaitis (a.k.a. Road Warrior Animal) and the nephew of John Laurinaitis (a.k.a. Johnny Ace).
    He played both football and hockey in high school, and was sought after in both sports before opting to play football full-time.
    He is the first player in NCAA football history to win the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Award twice.
    He was one of the few bright spots on a poor Rams team, during their final years in St. Louis.
    He started in 115 consecutive games with the Rams.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying