Did anyone else watch Comcast postgame? (Lavar Related)

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

You guys kill me....all of a sudden LaVar is this super freelancer?? Come the hell on???

Well, you kill me. How out of touch can you be?? ALL OF SUDDEN? Jesus F'ing christ, LA has ALWAYS been a freelancer - even at Penn State. Remember Marvin Lewis?? Or how about how LA and the rest of the LB's just sorta did their own thing under Edwards? LA is incapable of playing disciplined football. Show me one reporter/analyst/player or coach who has complimented LA on his disciplined play. I have been reading about LA's inability to play disciplined ball in ANY system since the time immemorial. Apparently, the current set of coaches simply aren't gonna put up with it.

Originally Posted by 12thMan

But please don't tell me LaVar has fallen that far from grace as one of the most dominant linebackers in the NFL to someone who all of a sudden can't pick up a system??

First, although a pro bowler, and capable of big plays, LaVar was never considered "one of the most dominant linebackers in the game". He always bordered on being recognized around the league as such, but something seemed to hold him back in the view of players from other teams (hmmmmm ... wonder what it could have been).

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Someone who freelances so much that he can't get reps in practice?? I mean, does that even sound right?? Seriously??

Yes. I thought I explained the logic of it in my previous post. Simply put: Until you demonstrate your ability to play within the system, you will be given LESS not MORE responsibility.

Originally Posted by 12thMan

How do you go from All-Pro to a healthy fifth string linebacker? I'm not saying they are lying but certainly the whole story isn't being told.

By demonstrating in practice and in games your inability to do EXACTLY what you are asked to do. Just give me one reference point outside of LA himself that says LA is being given a bum ride - that his athleticism more than compensates for the gains given up by his breakdowns in discipline.

Originally Posted by 12thMan

How could he go from being the face of the Redskins one year to the butt of the Redskins the next??

NO ONE from the organization has disparaged LA's attitude or work ethic. It is clear, to me at least, that the coaches WANT LaVar to play more, that they love his athleticism, but that they just don't trust his ability to play disciplined ball right now.

GW came in believing LaVar could be a big performer for him - I was there draft day 2004 when, in response to a question from the crowd "how will you generate more sacks", Gibbs said he thought the personnel on the roster would be capable of doing that. As Gibbs said this- GW was standing behind him and flashed a hand signal to the crowd - five, six - . These coaches expected LA to play big for them and he, LA, failed to live up to their expectations. It is as simple as that.