Crazy Lavar Rumor!

[skins009]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

I think you're overstating your case by quite a bit. I don't think Lavar will come back here either, but I definitely don't think it's out of the realm of possibility.

Dale Lindsay was canned, so that tells you that Gibbs, and maybe GW too, didn't like his style. That tells me that Gibbs may not have been thrilled with the way Lindsay handled Lavar, which tells me that Gibbs' door could possibly be cracked slightly when it comes to welcoming Lavar back.

Secondly, you're acting like Lavar Arrington has options. I don't think he can dictate who he'll sign with. His achilles is devastated right now, and if he were a prominent free agent in the minds of GMs around the league, I think we would have heard of him meeting with some teams by now. I think Lavar's options are limited. So if he isn't going to get paid well, from his standpoint, why not go back and play in the town where he still maintains his permanent residence. Why not go back and play for the fan base that will still embrace him.

He's an emotional guy, he often can't control his emotions. He's likely a wreck emotionally right now, having to deal with his injury, and with no team coming knocking at his door in this crazy market, his emotions might be running high, and he might be thinking a homecoming would feel great. He's gotten three big paydays in his career already, his rookie deal with the Skins was a big one, then he signed that big extension with us, and then he got paid by the Giants. Same thing happened with Smoot, they both got paid already, and things didn't work out. They've got their money, now maybe it's time to just go back to their comfort zone.

And if it's vet minimum, what does the team have to lose? There's no signing bonus involved, meaning no cap ramifications. We could cut him in training camp and be no worse for the wear.

I still find this all very unlikely, but to insinuate that it's not even worth discussing is wrong.

You make some good points, however you are underestimating the chemisty factor. LaVar would be terrible for chemistry. Plus where is he gonna play?? With the signing of Fletcher we now have good depth at linebacker. Is Lavar gonna play special teams?? Is Lavar gonna keep his mouth shut?? All reasons why they will not bring him back, not even for the vetern minimum!

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by skins009

You make some good points, however you are underestimating the chemisty factor. LaVar would be terrible for chemistry. Plus where is he gonna play?? With the signing of Fletcher we now have good depth at linebacker. Is Lavar gonna play special teams?? Is Lavar gonna keep his mouth shut?? All reasons why they will not bring him back, not even for the vetern minimum!

Yeah I agree, he's an emotional roller coaster and would have some major fence-mending to do if he were ever going to be a part of this team again. Plus he's a real prideful guy, and may not be able to swallow his pride and accept a role player's job for old Gibbs. All reasons why I've been saying all along it probably wouldn't happen.

But vet minimum? You have to admit, when you weigh the costs and benefits, there's really nothing to lose. If he acts up and is a pain in the ass in the locker room, just cut his ass and move on. Or if he's not learning the schemes, just cut him and move on. There's no cap ramification for cutting someone making the vet minimum.

[GoSkins!]

Originally Posted by skins009

You make some good points, however you are underestimating the chemisty factor. LaVar would be terrible for chemistry. Plus where is he gonna play?? With the signing of Fletcher we now have good depth at linebacker. Is Lavar gonna play special teams?? Is Lavar gonna keep his mouth shut?? All reasons why they will not bring him back, not even for the vetern minimum!

I'd still rather have him than Jeff Posey. I don't think it's unreasonable to have two good backup LB's. With Fletcher, Washington and Macintosh as the starting guys, Marshall, and Arrington would be nice to have as backup/rotation. I'd like to throw Arrington in from time to time just to scare opposing QB's. As a player, it is scary when a guy on the other team is playing balls out in an unpredictable way. Flusturing to say the least.

I'm sure he got a dose of reality with the Giants. I'd welcome him back if he seemed humbled a little.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by GoSkins!

I'd still rather have him than Jeff Posey. I don't think it's unreasonable to have two good backup LB's. With Fletcher, Washington and Macintosh as the starting guys, Marshall, and Arrington would be nice to have as backup/rotation. I'd like to throw Arrington in from time to time just to scare opposing QB's. As a player, it is scary when a guy on the other team is playing balls out in an unpredictable way. Flusturing to say the least.

I'm sure he got a dose of reality with the Giants. I'd welcome him back if he seemed humbled a little.

what exactly has mcintosh shown us, with his 4 snaps of professional football experience, that should make anyone believe he can hold down a starting job when he couldn't even beat out warrick "doormat" holdman?

maybe after he shows up in some preseason games against #1s or something, but until then, i still need to see proof first.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by That Guy

what exactly has mcintosh shown us, with his 4 snaps of professional football experience, that should make anyone believe he can hold down a starting job when he couldn't even beat out warrick "doormat" holdman?

maybe after he shows up in some preseason games against #1s or something, but until then, i still need to see proof first.

That is what makes the Fletcher deal good for us. We can move Marshall back to his old position where he did fine for us...