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    James Laurinaitis

    JamesLaurinaitis

    • Linebacker
    • Birthdate
      12/3/1986
    • College
      Ohio State
    • Draft Info
      2009: Rd 2, Pk 35 (STL)
    • Birthplace
      Minneapolis, MN

    Stats

    • SOLO
      663
    • SACK
      16.5
    • FF
      2
    • INT
      10
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      • Saints LB James Laurinaitis learned work ethic from pro-wrestling dad 'Animal'
        • 6Y
        • Mike Triplett
        James Laurinaitis
        • A.J. Klein makes presence felt, could be Saints' most impactful newcomer
          • 9Y
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          • Saints' plan to fix linebacker woes: More is better
            • 9Y
            • Mike Triplett
            Saints' plan to fix linebacker woes: More is better
            • Laurinaitis retiring after injury-plagued season
              • 9Y
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              James Laurinaitis
              • New Saints LB Manti Te'o aims to keep role he's had 'since Pop Warner'
                • 9Y
                • Mike Triplett
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                • Saints' free-agent fumbles have sent them into three-season slump
                  • 9Y
                  • Mike Triplett
                  Saints' free-agent fumbles have sent them into three-season slump
                  • Saints should steal from Patriots' defense in free agency
                    • 9Y
                    • Mike Triplett
                    Jabaal Sheard
                    • Saints must learn from Jairus Byrd miss, but can't sit out free agency
                      • 9Y
                      • Mike Triplett
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                      • Stephone Anthony's drop-off makes linebacker a 'must' for Saints
                        • 9Y
                        • Mike Triplett
                        Stephone Anthony
                        • Mickey Loomis: Saints not content at 7-9, have cap space to be aggressive
                          • 9Y
                          • Mike Triplett
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