Logan thought any version of Elena superior to most anyone else. Obviously Jeremy, as Alpha, ranked higher, by wolf hierarchy. He didn't always agree with Jer either, but since his job took him away sometimes, he got breathing room.
"They're lucky to have you. And vice versa. I look forward to meeting them. Nick didn't really say much about them. He could tell I felt overwhelmed." Logan knew Logan was named after him, something he found surprising given his relationship with Clay.