Lavar says he was misquoted - he wants to remain a redskin for his entire career

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by skins052bgr8

What was I thinking Lavar the coach should not get on you about missing assignments, you are Mr. Redskin and the fans love you.

Unless the coaches also flip out on Springs for every missed tackle, or Taylor for every blown coverage, or Wynn for being practically useless, then it's obvious that LaVar is being singled out. Other players seem to agree is the case too.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

From the sound of it, this defensive staff is very demanding. They're obviously looking for certain kinds of players, and perhaps they're pushing LaVar to see how he responds and to see if he can be their kind of guy.

Sadly it appears he's simply not their kind of guy. LaVar needs a certain level of nurturing and coddling, and that's simply not going to happen from the likes of Williams, Blache & Lindsey.

I doubt very seriously that LaVar needs any kind of coddling to perform. There's a huge gap between coddling and berating. And they're not trying to push LaVar to see how he responds, they're pushing him out the door.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I doubt very seriously that LaVar needs any kind of coddling to perform. There's a huge gap between coddling and berating. And they're not trying to push LaVar to see how he responds, they're pushing him out the door.

Well, that's your take on it.

Why are they pushing him out the door then?

Because they don't like him??

There has to be a legit reason behind this, that's all I'm looking for.

LaVar has proven to be a very emotional guy who tends to take things the wrong way and pout when things aren't going his way. I doubt the staff is treating him poorly for no good reason.

[LadyT]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Gosh that's a sad article. Sure, Lavar isn't some completely innocent little child in all of this, but it sure sounds like a guy who really believed in and loved the Redskins organization only to be tossed aside.

I'm glad he has some perspective on life and I'm sure he'll be successful after football. It's quite a testament to his love for the organization that he will pretty much retire before playing anywhere else.

Yes, I know, the team is more than just one guy. But it sure is sad seeing one good player after another getting cast aside like trash.

The team IS more than the individual player, but it shouldn't be at the expense of the individual.

I couldn't agree more. The Snyder regime has cast aside many good players and, in a lot of cases, they left with plenty of bitter memories of how they were treated. It's not just LaVar -- he is just next in a long line of players that have been poorly treated by this organization.

[mooby]

I am a huge lavar fan, but there are several things i can agree with about the lavar haters. For one, he needs to keep his mouth shut, and handle this behind closed doors. For me, i just want to see both sides make a compromise and see Lavar finish his career as a redskin.

[gibbs4life]

hey lavar are you a redskin and if so play like one with heart.
the redskins will move on but do you want to go with them or without them
lavar i liked you since you have been here but it,s up to you.

oh yeah don,t we play the eagles this weekend

[LadyT]

Wow, that Post article was really mind-boggling. Very sad to see LaVar treated this way. Interesting comment by another player who wisely chose to remain anonymous. Who would dare to speak out after seeing LaVar berated this way?

LaVar is in no way totally innocent in all of this and I am not implying that he is. But, this organization has treated a very talented and loyal player very poorly. Things have gotten so bad that they seem to be going out of their way to find fault with him. If he is so unstrustworthy on the field, then surely many, many other players are even more so. I always thought that they allowed him to return as a starter only grudgingly, after the public questioning and outcry became too much for them to deal with.

As for me, give me 11 defensive players with LaVar's talent and enthusiasm any day of the week, over "the system and the scheme". Sadly, I think things have gone too far to ever be smoothed over. LaVar will be gone and the Skins will be the biggest losers in all of this.

I hope he goes on to greater challenges and victories, whether it be in football or another field. LaVar, you are right, most of the fans love you. Too bad your owner and some of your coaches have no more use for you.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, this organization (Snyder et. al) seem to have a knack for creating scenarios that lead to nasty departures for many star players. I'm not including Gibbs in this, because he has always treated his players with respect. But, I'm not sure I can say the same for some of his current assistant coaches.

[EternalEnigma21]

The saddest thing in all of this, is that when we were losing... snyder was still making an assload of money on the team, and I for one only had Lavar to look forward to seeing play on sundays. That was about the only thing I got joy from when we were basically a laughing stock for the league, was LA layin people out and killing QB's. I want him to be a part of a winning Redskins football team, and when he signed his contract extention, he was content with being a Redskin for life even though we were going through coaches and blowing seasons left and right. Now we're winning, and we cant make room for the guy. Its a sad story.

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

The saddest thing in all of this, is that when we were losing... snyder was still making an assload of money on the team, and I for one only had Lavar to look forward to seeing play on sundays. That was about the only thing I got joy from when we were basically a laughing stock for the league, was LA layin people out and killing QB's. I want him to be a part of a winning Redskins football team, and when he signed his contract extention, he was content with being a Redskin for life even though we were going through coaches and blowing seasons left and right. Now we're winning, and we cant make room for the guy. Its a sad story.

I am very sad like u...these people just dont understand all they know is shut up lavar....i know what u mean he deserves to be a part of this....and they cant understand the way he feels i am hurt by this too and i have been a skins fan since 1972 but i am not even excited by this game i feel sick that they could treat this man like this...

[skins052bgr8]

Originally Posted by railcon56@comcast.net

I am very sad like u...these people just dont understand all they know is shut up lavar....i know what u mean he deserves to be a part of this....and they cant understand the way he feels i am hurt by this too and i have been a skins fan since 1972 but i am not even excited by this game i feel sick that they could treat this man like this...

I have not heard anyone from the organization say Lavar does not fit into future plans, only Lavar speculating on his Cap hit. Beyond that the second half of the season he has been playing happy and says he was wrong he was not ready to play the first couple weeks (applaud Lavar you are handling this so well ), all is good until he gets jumped on by Lindsey this weekend (This organization does not want me I may retire) (applaud Lavar he is a true Redskin he won't play for another team he loves this organization). You weap for Lavar because he makes you want to weap for him. I agree he deserves to be a apart of this team in the future, but he is not a victim. I have said before I love what Lavar brought in the seasons we were loosing, he was the only exciting thing, but we were loosing no playoff trips not his fault, but it is beyond him carrying this team now we have good coaches, playmakers in other positions, and a team attitude

[railcon56]

I never thought i could feel anything but love and pride for the REDSKINS but this makes me sick and not wanna watch football

[MTK]

Poor, poor LaVar. How will the team win without him?

Oh, that's right, they already have.

[FirstandTen]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Poor, poor LaVar. How will the team win without him?

Oh, that's right, they already have.

Exactly!!

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Poor, poor LaVar. How will the team win without him?

Oh, that's right, they already have.

My problem is Danny has alienated so many players around the league that he is affecting our reputation among not only league observers, but potential future Redskins. Danny first alienated Brian Mitchell, then Stephen Davis, then Champ Bailey, then Laveranues Coles, and now LaVar Arrington. Exactly how many great Redskins does Danny plan on pissing on?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Ramseyfan

My problem is Danny has alienated so many players around the league that he is affecting our reputation among not only league observers, but potential future Redskins. Danny first alienated Brian Mitchell, then Stephen Davis, then Champ Bailey, then Laveranues Coles, and now LaVar Arrington. Exactly how many great Redskins does Danny plan on pissing on?

Granted Snyder isn't totally innocent and he's definitely made his share of mistakes, but at the same time some of those guys you mentioned aren't innocent victims either.

Mitchell has since reconciled with the team.

Davis' departure was more due to a new system in which he didn't fit in, plus his monster contract was a factor. I don't recall Snyder having a falling out with him though.

Champ wanted out no matter what due to the constant coaching turnover, yes Snyder is partly to blame there but I don't think Snyder "pissed" on him personally in any way.

The Coles situation definitely could have been handled better by Snyder, but again I'm not going to give Coles a free pass.

As for Arrington... again he's not an innocent victim.