Arrington Video on ESPN.com

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

It always sounds like I am sticking up for the dude, but anyway. He has actually lost weight, like 15 to 20 lbs. he is closing the his playing weight of his first two or three seasons. As far as staying here, he worked his contract, however he wanted that contract to stay in tact no matter if the CBA was signed. Most or all of the players that re- worked the deals, their contracts were voided after the new CBA was signed. He wanted his to stay no matter what. Which the two sides couldn't come to an agreement on. So he bought is FA status. You can argue that either way, fact is he is gone lets move on and stop the LaVar threads. How about another thread on Ramsey and Brunell? oh, thats right he's gone too!! hmmm, how about who is better Taylor or Williams, that should be a good discussion.

No, I actually don't think you're sticking up for LaVar too much. In fact, you're probably not "sticking up" for him at all. There are two sides to every coin. It's a little easier to call out LaVar because he's been the most vocal about everything.

While I do think LaVar talks too much, he probably had his reasons. What get's me is that all of a sudden (and there are some who will argue that he's been such all along) he's a freelancer that's usually out of position and that can't pick-up defenses. I'm sorry, I just don't buy it. If you want to talk out of position, see Warrick Holdman. But then again, he's not getting paid millions either.

I guess I'm rambling on a bit, but the point I was really trying to make is, I tend to agree with you. Under similiar circumstances, who wouldn't be a little pissed and hurt for that matter.

I also find it interesting that Marvin Lewis was quoted as saying LaVar, and I'm paraphrasing, would sometimes be out of position or something to that effect. Yet he's one of the one's that inquired about Mr. Arrington's services.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I also find it interesting that Marvin Lewis was quoted as saying LaVar, and I'm paraphrasing, would sometimes be out of position or something to that effect. Yet he's one of the one's that inquired about Mr. Arrington's services.

He wasn't ready to give Arrington what he wanted though - ultimately no one valued him at his asking price.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

He wasn't ready to give Arrington what he wanted though - ultimately no one valued him at his asking price.

True. I think lack of playing time on the field is really what hurt him most.
i.e., injuries, system, or whatever.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

True. I think lack of playing time on the field is really what hurt him most.
i.e., injuries, system, or whatever.

And that's what I think is the root of both sides of the argument of pro/con Arrington - lack of playing time.

[Daseal]

Remember when Offiss and I got crucified for criticizing Lavar long before he left the Redskins, when he got that overpowered contract. That was funny.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Remember when Offiss and I got crucified for criticizing Lavar long before he left the Redskins, when he got that overpowered contract. That was funny.

He might have been worth it back then.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by warriorzpath

He might have been worth it back then.

Exactly, circumstances have changed just a bit since he signed the deal.

[fja711]

Lavar is only about himself. If he was about winning and the team he would have shut up and became part of the program. His way didn't work for five years. He tries to play this poor Lavar act but he got paid millions to be a sometimes good linebacker with unlimited potential which he occasionally put out on the field.

[offiss]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Remember when Offiss and I got crucified for criticizing Lavar long before he left the Redskins, when he got that overpowered contract. That was funny.

Circumstances had to change Daseal, theres no way we could have known what we were talking about.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by offiss

Circumstances had to change Daseal, theres no way we could have known what we were talking about.

At least you can admit it.

[Oakland Red]

Arrington's cowardly words are meaningless and worthless, but in a way I'm grateful to hear them. It just underscores what a remarkably improved football team we will be this year, just to have him off our team. And as luck would have it - on the roster of a key rival. Life's good.

[dmek25]

can this please be the last lavar thread?remember,he no longer plays here.let him take that superior than the team attitude to new york.who is he going to blame next when his play starts going south,eli manning?

[RobH4413]

i'm thinking about posting a brunell vs. campbell thread... probably should.




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[dmek25]

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