Washington Post Today ~ Empty Seats Irk Arrington

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Empty Seats Irk Arrington

Linebacker LaVar Arrington was disappointed when he looked into the stands at FedEx Field during last week's 27-0 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and saw openings despite an announced crowd of 72,892.

"I feel so good about this team, I'm personally challenging the fans. I saw a lot of empty seats," he said. "We talk about having the greatest fans in the world and different things like that. I think this is the year for the whole shebang.

"I just think about RFK -- you hear all the legend and all the stories about the stands shaking and stuff like that. It was just a horrible place for teams to come in and play. I think this is the year that the fans really need to be a part of it. If you don't want to come, give your tickets to somebody else. I saw a couple of people who were looking for tickets, couldn't find tickets and there were all those empty seats.

"I think this is the year of the 12th man. I honestly believe that. We need all areas clicking. We're going to make a good run this year. It would be sad to say that we lost a game because the [opponent] felt comfortable coming to FedEx Field."

Disappointed??? Preseason games means 2nd and 3rd stringer are playing so alot of fans don't waste a friday night in traffic to see these guys play. I am a huge Arrington Fan but if he is irked try being the fan that pays full fare and gets 2nd and 3rd stringers. The fans always show up for openning day and beyond. If you want fans there for preseason then the starters should play for the enitre game and the games should count. Othererwise shut up and colect your paycheck. And by the way get a new competent agent. This is arrogance that I just don't like.