All Arrington All The Time (Mega Merge Club Mix)

[EXoffender]

Originally Posted by railcon56@comcast.net

I have been a Redskins fan since 1971 and if they trade Lavar i dont know what i'd do... to be honest... he's the Redskins best player hands down PERIOD!!!!

Uh. If you ask Coach Williams the same he'll tell you that Sean Taylor is the best football player on the team.

[That Guy]

he has too much pride to start a conversation as to what he needs to do to play more, and he's shocked that the staff haven't come to him (he's contributed 3 tackles, so maybe he's just not that important to GW)... still, you figure someone could step in and at least clear the air.

[offiss]

Originally Posted by That Guy

he has too much pride to start a conversation as to what he needs to do to play more, and he's shocked that the staff haven't come to him (he's contributed 3 tackles, so maybe he's just not that important to GW)... still, you figure someone could step in and at least clear the air.

IMO Lavar knows why, he's just having a tough time admitting that it's his own inability to play within Williams system thats keeping him on the bench, probably whats going on is the coaching staff is waiting to hear from Lavar with his actions on the field, and that will start in practice, and he'd better learn to change, because I don't see any scenerio other than injuries that Williams will back down and play the guy unless Lavar changes his mind set.

[skins052bgr8]

Originally Posted by offiss

IMO Lavar knows why, he's just having a tough time admitting that it's his own inability to play within Williams system thats keeping him on the bench, probably whats going on is the coaching staff is waiting to hear from Lavar with his actions on the field, and that will start in practice, and he'd better learn to change, because I don't see any scenerio other than injuries that Williams will back down and play the guy unless Lavar changes his mind set.

I think that could be about right on the head, I think it is an attitude thing. Lavar is frustrated and his efforts in practice whether it be lack of energy, or showing the coaches I deserve to be in there and it just not given to me because I am healed. I think Lavar could be a big time play maker, but this coaching staff owes him nothing and feel Holdman has come in and done everything to earn the position and with Lavars athletic ability if he played to his potential in practice and earned the spot he would get it. That is what these coaches are about you earn a position or pay. Just like they did Smoot, Springs played at a pro bowl level last year and Smoot said pay me more for paying at a lower level. It does not work that way with this team it seems. That is how you build a team where players come in and play at a high level and practice at a high level and know if you produce you are rewarded with play no matter 1st round pick or multi-million dollar player.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by offiss

IMO Lavar knows why, he's just having a tough time admitting that it's his own inability to play within Williams system thats keeping him on the bench, probably whats going on is the coaching staff is waiting to hear from Lavar with his actions on the field, and that will start in practice, and he'd better learn to change, because I don't see any scenerio other than injuries that Williams will back down and play the guy unless Lavar changes his mind set.

Bingo! Could not agree more. Anyone who has ever played team sports at any level (especially football) knows: 1) The coach rules. 2) any probs with that, refer to rule # 1. It is a dictatorship. Football coach is the captain of the ship and rules with an iron fist-no questions. Problems with that, get you plenty of 'Pine time"......... Even though Arrington comes off all about the team, and I think he means basically well. He uses WAY to many "ME" phrases.

[heybigstar]

I sincerely doubt Lavar Arrington is the same player as he was before. If he cant be a better pass-rushing threat than Chris Clemons, something is seriously wrong.
Gregg Williams puts on the field the players that give him the best chance of winning.

I hope im wrong, but... i dunno.

[JWsleep]

Wonder if he's in Dale Lindsey's doghouse, and that is what is influencing things? If Lindsey isn't happy with Lavar (or if the two are not getting along--wouldn't suprise me given their respected temperments), then I doubt Williams is going to undercut Lindsey (for the same reason that SportsC gave about Gibbs not undercutting Williams). Lindsey gets to work with the LBs night and day, so he'd be in a position to promote or demote Lavar, I bet.

Just speculating. I think we could use LA on the field.

[EternalEnigma21]

I definately think he gives us an advantage. GW will plan his defense around his players. We have a MLB change last year and Marshall isnt the best in the world at blowing up a gap and shedding a blocker, but he drops back into coverage alot. He drops deep. He puts in clemons as a situational rusher.

Lavar with one leg is better than most olbs in the league. I can't even speculate why he's not playing. Something is amiss. As a player, you have to deliver in practice, and as a coaching staff, if a player is trying, you have to do what you can to get the best players playing to their potential and facilitate communication. Coaching is communication.

Our Defense IS a bit shaky compared to last year. We're being eaten up in the short passing game and we don't quite stuff the run as great as last year, but the biggest thing is pressure. We're not accomplishing it in the games where it matters, so franklyl I dont care what people practice like, if LA can get the pressure in situations that we need, or take on 2 blockers so that other people can get pressure, you have to play the guy. Holdman is good, but he's not close to being the caliber player LA was and is.

[redsk1]

You got to put him in. Nothing against Holdman, but has anyone heard his name called in a game yet? Lavar makes a GREAT play the first play in Dallas and you don't see him again. This is what we all refer to a "true" redskin. If he is, the skins owe him an explanation, don't they. Someone stated that we are better w/out him in there? How does anyone know that, since he really hasn't played in the system. He at least deserves an explanation. I've got to believe GW knows alot more than we do, but at least tell him why he only plays 4 plays a game for a 3 time probowler. I truly feel bad for the guy.

[MTK]

Dare I say rings of the Ramsey/Brunell situation.

The coaches are playing the guy they feel gives them what they're looking for... even if it's not the most popular decision.

[That Guy]

brunell/ramsey are fairly even, lavar/anyone but washington ARENT close... unless the injury has changed him in some significant way.

[GoSkins!]

Sooner or later Lavar is going to see the field. One of our LB's will go down, and Lavar will get to step up. He needs to be ready. I expect that Williams sees Lavar as an underachiever and wants him to hone his game.

With that said, I still believe that Lavar gives us the best chance to get the one thing we are missing this year. Turnovers. The defense just isn't getting enough pressure on the QB's and Lavar can change that. I would like to see Williams find a way to get one of his best playmakers on the field, even if he doesn't like everything about the way he plays.

Lavar needs to stay ready, it's a long season and he will get his chance.

[Fan4Life]

http://www.prosportsdaily.com/nfl/nflrumors.html Good dirt on every team.

[skinsfanthru&thru]

I love the skins winning but I detect the distinct odor of bs surrounding the Arrington situation cuz there is absolutely no way holdman or clemons or even the 2 combined can match the playmaking ability of Arrington. The guys on the Comcast post game show they were mentioning that Holdman's name hadn't even been mentioned during the game and almost never seems to be around the ball and looking back at a lot of the footage they're right. This just seems like it's gonna get worse before it gets better but I hope I'm wrong.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by skinsfanthru&thru

I love the skins winning but I detect the distinct odor of bs surrounding the Arrington situation cuz there is absolutely no way holdman or clemons or even the 2 combined can match the playmaking ability of Arrington. The guys on the Comcast post game show they were mentioning that Holdman's name hadn't even been mentioned during the game and almost never seems to be around the ball and looking back at a lot of the footage they're right. This just seems like it's gonna get worse before it gets better but I hope I'm wrong.

You have got that right!! Those two, Holdman and Clemons, do not have the ability that LaVar does. Nothing against those two. Holdman, in his days with Chicago was one of the better linebackers, but neither of the two have the speed, strength, and outright FIRE! to play to the ability of LaVar. Like I said in a previous responce to someone, in this defense, the plays come to you when you are this aggressive. This scheme fits LaVar. Williams and Gibbs were so excited to have LaVar playing in this scheme. Williams said he couldn't wait to see what LaVar was going to do. He would be a probowler every year. Something is going on that nobody knows about, only players and coaches. Where is Danny when you need him? I know he wants LaVar on the field, but he is in no way going to step on Joes toes!