Dale Lindsey Gone...

[Manusky91]

Originally Posted by firstdown

What has Lavar done while with the Giants which would want us to have him still in DC?

It's not about what he's done with the Giants, it's that maybe Lavar wasn't the bad guy in the Lindsey situation after all.

[#56fanatic]

I was remembering one of the games where Lindsey berated LaVar on the sideline in front of everyone and then went after him again in the locker room after the game. Even some of the players felt that was totally unnessary and uncalled for. LaVar kept his mouth shut for the most part during that exchange, other than to say treat me like a man, a player not as a child.
Glad to see that LaVar wasn't the total reason for the blow up. We could have used his physical presense and play this year, had he been able to stay healthy.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I was remembering one of the games where Lindsey berated LaVar on the sideline in front of everyone and then went after him again in the locker room after the game. Even some of the players felt that was totally unnessary and uncalled for. LaVar kept his mouth shut for the most part during that exchange, other than to say treat me like a man, a player not as a child.
Glad to see that LaVar wasn't the total reason for the blow up. We could have used his physical presense and play this year, had he been able to stay healthy.

But that's been the biggest problem with him the past few years really. Anyway, I don't want this to become another LaVar thread, so I'll drop the issue from my end.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Manusky91

It's not about what he's done with the Giants, it's that maybe Lavar wasn't the bad guy in the Lindsey situation after all.

I think there was plenty of blame to go around.

[squrrelco3]

One thing I like about this is the promotion is from within...in the same article it was mentioned that the 'Skins are the only team Olivadotti has been with throughout his coaching career (since 2000). Maybe this is a sign that Gibbs and more importantly the FO are finally starting to place value on continutiy, low turnover, and looking for good solid bargan basement quality instead of trying to make the big splash all the d*mn time.

[diehardskin2982]

right on souper!!!!

[irish]

I think the team needs more abrasive coaches that get in the players face and make them uncomfortable. This year from training camp on seemed to be about making the players comfortable (from the white unis, to not playing in preseason, to short camp) and the results were a disaster. Player discomfort is a good thing in pro sports.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by irish

Player discomfort is a good thing in pro sports.

Based on what obeservations or facts?

[irish]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Based on what obeservations or facts?

Based on the fact that players in their contract year always seem to play great. IMO they play extra hard because they know if they dont play great their contract may go down.

Of course the Redskins like to not bother with contract years and extend players that have had a few good games (Betts) thereby removing any discomfort and incentive for the player.

[PhxRedSkin]

Originally Posted by irish

Based on the fact that players in their contract year always seem to play great. IMO they play extra hard because they know if they dont play great their contract may go down.

Of course the Redskins like to not bother with contract years and extend players that have had a few good games (Betts) thereby removing any discomfort and incentive for the player.

"players that have had a few good games (Betts)....."

Betts had 1154 rushing yards this year!

He's had 307 in '02, 255, 371, 338 and a total of 2425 and a 4.3 avg. Betts has played in a back up role with us. He is a Redskin!

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[MTK]

Different players respond to different types of coaching. Having more in your face type of coaches is not going to translate to more success. Williams isn't exactly a guy that goes easy on his players and look where it got them this year. You still have to have the talent and in the end that talent has to do their jobs.

[MTK]

So what should they have done differently with Betts? Let him go?

[irish]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So what should they have done differently with Betts? Let him go?

They should have let him play through his contract year to see if what he was doing is for real or just a few game fluke. Make him earn his new contract. Also by letting him play through his contract year the team could get that boost that always seems to come from players in their contract year and that boost may also push Portis to excell because he would not want to fall behind a surging Betts playing for a new big contract.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by irish

They should have let him play through his contract year to see if what he was doing is for real or just a few game fluke. Make him earn his new contract. Also by letting him play through his contract year the team could get that boost that always seems to come from players in their contract year and that boost may also push Portis to excell because he would not want to fall behind a surging Betts playing for a new big contract.

Not sure what you mean, his contract was up this year so it was either re-sign him or let him walk.

[JoeRedskin]

Yeah, he got me with "The Definitive Answer To Question 3 (or Why Your Mama Hates Dale Lindsey").