They've trudged through the offseason conditioning program and the minicamps. They've endured a demanding training camp. They've ground it out during the preseason.

The reward for five months of hard labor comes Sunday for the six Rams rookies who are on the 53-man roster. They will experience the NFL's regular season for the first time when the Rams square off against the Seahawks in Seattle.

"It's something that I've dreamed about all my life, this moment," said second-round draft pick James Laurinaitis, who will start at middle linebacker. "It's something that I'm cherishing, and I'm excited for the opportunity."