Lavar has been misused...

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Dude, what in the world are you talking about??

Are you saying Lavar is a great regular season player like Peyton Manning?? Because he's not. He's nothing without his speed.

My whole point is that the only reason you consider keeping Lavar is if his cap numbers make cutting him prohibitive. If you can get rid of him and still keep the rest of the team together, you get rid of him. I think you're totally misunderstanding my stance.

For one, no, I'm not saying he's a regular season player like Peyton Manning. However, LaVar had a great playoff game, which is more than I can say for Peyton...lol.

I think LaVar is a very good football player, but what I was saying that if his cap number is hurting the team so bad, then you can make the same case against a Peyton Manning. He has a huge cap number that he hasn't said he'll restructure, so now they're losing people. Is he the best QB in the league? Yes. Does his contract hurt the team? You're damn right it does. So, that was the parallel, not their play on the field.

I happen to think LaVar can be a great linebacker again, but it's become obvious that the Skins don't want him here, just like everyone else they give a big contract to. So, it doesn't matter if he restructures, he'll be cut within a few years anyway. That's how Washington does business.

I understand that it's a business decision and that his being a fan favorite makes no difference, whatsoever. Which is asinine, but that's the way it is. LaVar is one of my favorite players on the team, but I'll say that he doesn't live up to the contract he's playing under. Why he isn't is up for debate, but that's not the point.

Bottom Line: Once it becomes clear the Redskins want you gone, you're gone. It's just a matter of when, not if. See: Brad Johnson, Stephen Davis and a whole list of other guys that got run out of town because they fell out of favor with Dan Snyder.