Lavar Gone

Skinfan184 · 03-06-2006, 02:31 AM

I still like Lavar and hope he comes to the Texans so I can see him play often.Dallas is not an option after what he did to Troy.The fans would never accept him.

BigSKINBauer · 03-06-2006, 02:31 AM

How far lavar has fallen. this was the 4th thing on the NFL page on ESPN. Two years ago it would have been the first thing on the home page of ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2355921

LaVar Arrington will become a free agent after agreeing Sunday night to pay the Washington Redskins over $4 million in cash to get out of his contract with the team. As part of the deal, the Redskins have placed Arrington on waivers.

A team source said that the move would have been made irrespective of any delay in the waiver deadline Sunday evening.

Over the last few days, the Redskins have asked several veterans to restructure their contracts so that the team could get under the salary cap. Arrington was the only Redskins player who refused to rework his deal, The Associated Press reported.

Arrington had a $12.045 million cap number and was due a $6.5 million roster bonus. By taking the money, the Redskins will save approximately $4.2 million with his release. They entered Sunday $17.7 million over the salary cap.

In January, the NFL Players Association filed a formal complaint seeking disciplinary action against Carl Poston, Arrington's agent, for "neglect" in negotiating Arrington's contract near the end of the 2003 season, union and league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The "neglect" had to do with Arrington's $6.5 million bonus.

Arrington did not see much playing time early in the 2005 season as he worked his way back from offseason knee surgery. The former Penn State standout became disgruntled over his diminished role, though it is unclear whether those feelings have played a part in the current negotiations. The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker regained his starting job against Philadelphia on Nov. 6.

Arrington played in 11 regular season games for Washington in 2005, recording 47 tackles. He also played in the team's two postseason games, and had 12 tackles.

RedskinPete · 03-06-2006, 02:32 AM

The AP reported that Arrington would have counted 12 million against the Redskins cap that included a 6.5 million roster bones. So him giving back 4 million what is that do? Where dose it make us stand in our cap and what savings is Arrington give us??? I now see from the post above the savings but just that little so now we are still 13.5 over the cap?

RedskinPete · 03-06-2006, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Skinfan184

I still like Lavar and hope he comes to the Texans so I can see him play often.Dallas is not an option after what he did to Troy.The fans would never accept him.

If it means winning they would!!! ALL the sweeter to do it to the Redskins and DannyS!!!

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-06-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by RedskinPete

The AP reported that Arrington would have counted 12 million against the Redskins cap that included a 6.5 million roster bones. So him giving back 4 million what is that do? Where dose it make us stand in our cap and what savings is Arrington give us??? I now see from the post above the savings but just that little so now we are still 13.5 over the cap?

I'm not sure that ESPN's/AP's numbers takes into account all of the restructured deals. Most of them haven't been made public. I think we'll need to wait a little longer to figure out the details. Until then, we'll just be guessing. But, keep guessing, I'm going to be.

saden1 · 03-06-2006, 02:42 AM

We saved 4 million and that's about it. If there was a CBA in place we could release him in June and push some of the money to next year's cap. Since there isn't a CBA in place and it looks like there won't be one LaVar would have cost the Redskins 12+ million even if he was released in June.

mooby · 03-06-2006, 02:49 AM

You know what sucks the worst, is that i have to get up in 3 hours to go to school and i haven't even gone to bed yet lol.

RedskinPete · 03-06-2006, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

You know what sucks the worst, is that i have to get up in 3 hours to go to school and i haven't even gone to bed yet lol.

Maybe Upshaw can get your school to push it back 72 hours??? Give him a call......613-Iam killing the NFL Fans!

BigSKINBauer · 03-06-2006, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

You know what sucks the worst, is that i have to get up in 3 hours to go to school and i haven't even gone to bed yet lol.

same. i have to go to my internship tommorrow too and won't be back till 4. I actually have my alarm set for 4:15. I have a shit load of work to do.

BigSKINBauer · 03-06-2006, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

We saved 4 million and that's about it. If there was a CBA in place we could release him in June and push some of the money to next year's cap. Since there isn't a CBA in place and it looks like there won't be one LaVar would have cost the Redskins 12+ million even if he was released in June.

and if the cba gets signed..... DUMBEST MOVE IN HISTORY

RedskinPete · 03-06-2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

and if the cba gets signed..... DUMBEST MOVE IN HISTORY

That is why I asked why not wait till later in the week?

BigSKINBauer · 03-06-2006, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RedskinPete

That is why I asked why not wait till later in the week?

exactly. This is stupid. Lavar actually makes money from this...

WarriorSpirit · 03-06-2006, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

and if the cba gets signed..... DUMBEST MOVE IN HISTORY

Why do you say that? This move was inevitable, I'm just glad we got some cap relief this year. LaVar has barely contributed over the last 2 years, yet was the highest paid player on the team. His contract would have been a burden every year that he was here.
I'm sad to see him go but I knew it would happen. Sometimes you have to cut your losses...

BigSKINBauer · 03-06-2006, 03:06 AM

because this deal reeks with the assumption that there would be no CBA. Lavar should give the team the 6 million he and his semi-retarded agents owe the skins. 4.2 million. WTF is that. seems like a negotiation and they met in the middle. We could have waited till june and got 6.5 and we could spend during free agency assuming we would have that 6.5 in june. we also could have ordered a large screen TV for lavar and his nice living room. We held all the power. WE don't need to do this to get under the cap if the CBA gets signed. Ofcourse if the cba does not get signed this might make sense

mooby · 03-06-2006, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RedskinPete

Maybe Upshaw can get your school to push it back 72 hours??? Give him a call......613-Iam killing the NFL Fans!

yeah that'd be awesome if i wake up in the morning and there's an announcement saying school has been pushed back until wednesday due to NFL Labor Negotiations lolol.

View Poll Results: How do you feel about LaVar's release?
It's good, he was overrated, expensive, and distracting	28	16.77%
It's good and we needed the cap room	21	12.57%
It sucks, but we needed the cap room	75	44.91%
It sucks, he was the face of our team for years	43	25.75%
Voters: 167. You may not vote on this poll

03-06-2006, 02:31 AM	#76
Skinfan184 Camp Scrub Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston,Tx. Posts: 23	Re: Lavar Gone I still like Lavar and hope he comes to the Texans so I can see him play often.Dallas is not an option after what he did to Troy.The fans would never accept him.

03-06-2006, 02:31 AM	#77
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Lavar Gone How far lavar has fallen. this was the 4th thing on the NFL page on ESPN. Two years ago it would have been the first thing on the home page of ESPN http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2355921 LaVar Arrington will become a free agent after agreeing Sunday night to pay the Washington Redskins over $4 million in cash to get out of his contract with the team. As part of the deal, the Redskins have placed Arrington on waivers. A team source said that the move would have been made irrespective of any delay in the waiver deadline Sunday evening. Over the last few days, the Redskins have asked several veterans to restructure their contracts so that the team could get under the salary cap. Arrington was the only Redskins player who refused to rework his deal, The Associated Press reported. Arrington had a $12.045 million cap number and was due a $6.5 million roster bonus. By taking the money, the Redskins will save approximately $4.2 million with his release. They entered Sunday $17.7 million over the salary cap. In January, the NFL Players Association filed a formal complaint seeking disciplinary action against Carl Poston, Arrington's agent, for "neglect" in negotiating Arrington's contract near the end of the 2003 season, union and league sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. The "neglect" had to do with Arrington's $6.5 million bonus. Arrington did not see much playing time early in the 2005 season as he worked his way back from offseason knee surgery. The former Penn State standout became disgruntled over his diminished role, though it is unclear whether those feelings have played a part in the current negotiations. The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker regained his starting job against Philadelphia on Nov. 6. Arrington played in 11 regular season games for Washington in 2005, recording 47 tackles. He also played in the team's two postseason games, and had 12 tackles.

03-06-2006, 02:32 AM	#78
RedskinPete The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Camino,Ca Posts: 1,174	Re: Lavar Gone The AP reported that Arrington would have counted 12 million against the Redskins cap that included a 6.5 million roster bones. So him giving back 4 million what is that do? Where dose it make us stand in our cap and what savings is Arrington give us??? I now see from the post above the savings but just that little so now we are still 13.5 over the cap?

03-06-2006, 02:42 AM	#81
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Lavar Gone We saved 4 million and that's about it. If there was a CBA in place we could release him in June and push some of the money to next year's cap. Since there isn't a CBA in place and it looks like there won't be one LaVar would have cost the Redskins 12+ million even if he was released in June. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

03-06-2006, 02:49 AM	#82
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: Lavar Gone You know what sucks the worst, is that i have to get up in 3 hours to go to school and i haven't even gone to bed yet lol. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

03-06-2006, 03:06 AM	#89
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Lavar Gone because this deal reeks with the assumption that there would be no CBA. Lavar should give the team the 6 million he and his semi-retarded agents owe the skins. 4.2 million. WTF is that. seems like a negotiation and they met in the middle. We could have waited till june and got 6.5 and we could spend during free agency assuming we would have that 6.5 in june. we also could have ordered a large screen TV for lavar and his nice living room. We held all the power. WE don't need to do this to get under the cap if the CBA gets signed. Ofcourse if the cba does not get signed this might make sense

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