70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Special Treament" Poll

SmootSmack · 02-22-2006, 04:58 PM

Some say that LaVar deserves better (perhaps special) treatment because he's been with us through the lean years and was once our best player. (and may still be if he could stay healthy). LaVar has been loyal and we should show him we'll go the extra mile for him.

Others say...so what. Bottom line is we were bad and now we're better and we've shown that we can win without him and his huge salary. We need to do what's best for the Redskins, not LaVar

What sayest thou?

(Thanks to TheMalcolmConnection for inspiring me to start another thread about LaVar)

Sammy Baugh Fan · 02-22-2006, 05:04 PM

Better?
Better than what? Who?

Does he deserve better than me? I voted NO.

None of know the real story of what's going on.
Gibbs will treat him fair.

peace

SmootSmack · 02-22-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

Better?
Better than what? Who?

Good point. I guess what I meant was do you take into consideration what he's meant to the team and community and figure out a way to make him happy (perhaps more so than you would another player) or do you say LaVar is just one person on the team and regardless of what happened five years ago that shouldn't have any bearing on what is decided this spring.

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-22-2006, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Some say that LaVar deserves better (perhaps special) treatment because he's been with us through the lean years and was once our best player. (and may still be if he could stay healthy). LaVar has been loyal and we should show him we'll go the extra mile for him.

Others say...so what. Bottom line is we were bad and now we're better and we've shown that we can win without him and his huge salary. We need to do what's best for the Redskins, not LaVar

What sayest thou?

(Thanks to TheMalcolmConnection for inspiring me to start another thread about LaVar)

I hope you used my sig!

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-22-2006, 05:14 PM

I haven't weighed heavily on this decision mainly because there's so many factors that we don't know. We don't know how well LaVar will play with the offseason to strengthen his knee and get back into true "game shape". I believe he can be dominant if he can continue to learn the system and play the way GW asks him to play because God knows the talent is there.

That aside, we DON'T know if that would happen. Just from watching the games towards the end of the season, I saw LaVar (for the most part) be in position, make plays and generally be a good team player. Granted, he had a few lapses and missed tackles, but who didn't?

Because of all this uncertainty I voted "No", just because I fall into the same group of people who feel his contract is what keeps me from wanting him here and him deserving special treatment. In addition to that, anyone who shoots off at the mouth like he does, does not deserve special treatment.

Yes, LaVar, you're a charismatic guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve and someone who knows JUST all the right things to say. BUT, if you're in the headlines every other week with things you are implying, you don't deserve anything special.

MTK · 02-22-2006, 05:14 PM

Hell no

No single player is above the team.

44deisel44 · 02-23-2006, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Hell no

No single player is above the team.

That wasn't question......Hell yeah..he deserves better....he's our boy!!!
....Geez..and when he's our D mvp next year? people will be breaking their knees jumping back on wagon.......:frusty:

44deisel44 · 02-23-2006, 01:14 AM

Where did "special" come from anyway....thought it was deserve better?
Ohh sry Taff...didnt read ()s in 1st post....
Say whatcha mean or mean watcha say.

SmootSmack · 02-23-2006, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44deisel44

Where did "special" come from anyway....thought it was deserve better?
Ohh sry Taff...didnt read ()s in 1st post....
Say whatcha mean or mean watcha say.

I've edited the thread title to reflect the fact that it's about him deserving better treatment than others...or "special" treatment

The poll was concocted during another chronic session with Redskins_P. We have this friend who's a bad influence

That Guy · 02-23-2006, 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 44deisel44

That wasn't question......Hell yeah..he deserves better....he's our boy!!!
....Geez..and when he's our D mvp next year? people will be breaking their knees jumping back on wagon.......:frusty:

he'll have a hard time competing with griffin, washington, and taylor... all of whom make less than half his current price.

Schneed10 · 02-22-2006, 05:16 PM

Nobody deserves any special treatment, EVER. Nobody is bigger than the team, nobody is more important than the team. Lavar should get treated like everyone else.

Cooley 350Z · 02-22-2006, 05:28 PM

Nobody deserves special treatment. I am by no means anti-LaVar. Personally, I'd love to see the guy restructure to a deal which is "fair" for both parties. I realize that is a loaded term, but ultimately I'd like to see LaVar stick with us long enough to get a ring & retire a Redskin. How about it Lavar?

Twilbert07 · 02-22-2006, 05:46 PM

LaVar has been a loyal Redskin, despite being a little too outspoken. I hate to see him go, but it seems like a done deal.

#56fanatic · 02-22-2006, 06:47 PM

Wow, should I feel special?

1st off, I dont think he should get special treatment, no player should get special treatment. 2ndly, reworking his deal would save us a good bit of money on the cap for next year. I am not a big fan of reworking deals, but in this case with the cap hit being such a huge burden, and LaVar willing to take less money to stay here, why not! I do feel he has been, at times, treated unfairly. Now, whos guilty for that, who knows, not anyone here, and not me. we all have out OPINIONS on who is at fault. The fact is he is a good LB, at one time one of the best in the NFL. That was before the injury. At the end of the year, and through the playoffs he was a playmaker and put Sean Alexander out(clean or not) He means a lot to the fans and to the community. That doesn't mean we keep him for the fans sake, you can not run a team that way. However, it would be different if he had the talent of a waterboy. He will be back to 100%, should be back to his original playing weight which will bring back the quickness and stamina. He will also be much stronger with his legs and more than likely would be a better pass rusher. My vote for special treatment is NO. I am tired of the LaVar issue. we will see if he is here or not shortly.

offiss · 02-22-2006, 07:29 PM

I think the Skins have been more loyal to Lavar than he has to them. Has Lavar lived up to his contract? NO! Has he lived up to the elite status that a #2 pick in the draft should be? NO! And the fact that Lavar has been grossly overpaid he has the nerve to make a major stink about another 6 mil that he never had coming to begin with, as if the 68 mil wasen't double what he was worth to begin with, kind of like knocking off fort knox, and then going back to accuse someone of lifting your wallet.

Lavar has proven this much, he can easily be replaced by the likes of Lamar Marshall, and Chris Clemons, kind of funny we start winning as soon as Lavar hits the bench, so far he's shown we can lose with him, and win without him. You don't win football games because you have charisma, you win by playing smart football, that's something Lavar has yet to prove.

View Poll Results: Does LaVar Deserve Special Treatment?
Yes	25	28.74%
No	62	71.26%
Voters: 87. You may not vote on this poll

02-22-2006, 04:58 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Special Treament" Poll Some say that LaVar deserves better (perhaps special) treatment because he's been with us through the lean years and was once our best player. (and may still be if he could stay healthy). LaVar has been loyal and we should show him we'll go the extra mile for him. Others say...so what. Bottom line is we were bad and now we're better and we've shown that we can win without him and his huge salary. We need to do what's best for the Redskins, not LaVar What sayest thou? (Thanks to TheMalcolmConnection for inspiring me to start another thread about LaVar) __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-22-2006, 05:14 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll Hell no No single player is above the team. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

02-23-2006, 01:14 AM	#8
44deisel44 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 260	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll Where did "special" come from anyway....thought it was deserve better? Ohh sry Taff...didnt read ()s in 1st post.... Say whatcha mean or mean watcha say. __________________ 90% of the game is half mental-John Madden Pure unadulterated uncompromising ecstasy- Jack K.Cooke

02-22-2006, 05:16 PM	#11
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,422	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll Nobody deserves any special treatment, EVER. Nobody is bigger than the team, nobody is more important than the team. Lavar should get treated like everyone else. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

02-22-2006, 05:04 PM	#2
Sammy Baugh Fan Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern Virginia, Woodbridge Age: 62 Posts: 2,507	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll Better? Better than what? Who? Does he deserve better than me? I voted NO. None of know the real story of what's going on. Gibbs will treat him fair. peace __________________ Check out Mike Hedrick - The Next Food Network Star. Please Click and give me a Thumbs Up and Positive Comment. Thanks

02-22-2006, 05:14 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll I haven't weighed heavily on this decision mainly because there's so many factors that we don't know. We don't know how well LaVar will play with the offseason to strengthen his knee and get back into true "game shape". I believe he can be dominant if he can continue to learn the system and play the way GW asks him to play because God knows the talent is there. That aside, we DON'T know if that would happen. Just from watching the games towards the end of the season, I saw LaVar (for the most part) be in position, make plays and generally be a good team player. Granted, he had a few lapses and missed tackles, but who didn't? Because of all this uncertainty I voted "No", just because I fall into the same group of people who feel his contract is what keeps me from wanting him here and him deserving special treatment. In addition to that, anyone who shoots off at the mouth like he does, does not deserve special treatment. Yes, LaVar, you're a charismatic guy who wears his emotions on his sleeve and someone who knows JUST all the right things to say. BUT, if you're in the headlines every other week with things you are implying, you don't deserve anything special. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-22-2006, 05:28 PM	#12
Cooley 350Z Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 42 Posts: 209	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll Nobody deserves special treatment. I am by no means anti-LaVar. Personally, I'd love to see the guy restructure to a deal which is "fair" for both parties. I realize that is a loaded term, but ultimately I'd like to see LaVar stick with us long enough to get a ring & retire a Redskin. How about it Lavar? __________________ <PeterGriffinVoice> Lotta Honky's In Here... </PeterGriffinVoice>

02-22-2006, 05:46 PM	#13
Twilbert07 Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 59 Posts: 594	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll LaVar has been a loyal Redskin, despite being a little too outspoken. I hate to see him go, but it seems like a done deal. __________________ a Skins fan every day, every way.

02-22-2006, 06:47 PM	#14
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll Wow, should I feel special? 1st off, I dont think he should get special treatment, no player should get special treatment. 2ndly, reworking his deal would save us a good bit of money on the cap for next year. I am not a big fan of reworking deals, but in this case with the cap hit being such a huge burden, and LaVar willing to take less money to stay here, why not! I do feel he has been, at times, treated unfairly. Now, whos guilty for that, who knows, not anyone here, and not me. we all have out OPINIONS on who is at fault. The fact is he is a good LB, at one time one of the best in the NFL. That was before the injury. At the end of the year, and through the playoffs he was a playmaker and put Sean Alexander out(clean or not) He means a lot to the fans and to the community. That doesn't mean we keep him for the fans sake, you can not run a team that way. However, it would be different if he had the talent of a waterboy. He will be back to 100%, should be back to his original playing weight which will bring back the quickness and stamina. He will also be much stronger with his legs and more than likely would be a better pass rusher. My vote for special treatment is NO. I am tired of the LaVar issue. we will see if he is here or not shortly.

02-22-2006, 07:29 PM	#15
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	Re: 70Chip Presents the #56Fanatic "Does LaVar Deserve Better" Poll I think the Skins have been more loyal to Lavar than he has to them. Has Lavar lived up to his contract? NO! Has he lived up to the elite status that a #2 pick in the draft should be? NO! And the fact that Lavar has been grossly overpaid he has the nerve to make a major stink about another 6 mil that he never had coming to begin with, as if the 68 mil wasen't double what he was worth to begin with, kind of like knocking off fort knox, and then going back to accuse someone of lifting your wallet. Lavar has proven this much, he can easily be replaced by the likes of Lamar Marshall, and Chris Clemons, kind of funny we start winning as soon as Lavar hits the bench, so far he's shown we can lose with him, and win without him. You don't win football games because you have charisma, you win by playing smart football, that's something Lavar has yet to prove.

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