Armstead Released

celts32 · 02-24-2004, 02:21 PM

I never liked Armstead. He is a perfect example of how the Skins under Danny always coveted everyone elses players and not thier own. The year they signed Armstead they chose to let Shawn Barber leave town. A hideous decision. Barber was aproaching his prime and Armstead was on the way down but Danny chose style over substance like he often does. you need to wear a different uniform to ring Dannys register.

SmootSmack · 02-24-2004, 04:20 PM

The article mentions maybe getting Marcus Washington from the Colts. I like that move.

I'm not trying to compare LaVar to Ray Lewis but would he be more effective as a MLB like Lewis?

BrudLee · 02-24-2004, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by smootsmack

The article mentions maybe getting Marcus Washington from the Colts. I like that move.

I'm not trying to compare LaVar to Ray Lewis but would he be more effective as a MLB like Lewis?

On the field, Lewis shows amazing discipline - which is the most important thing an MLB can have. LaVar is physically gifted, probably moreso than Lewis, but he would have to restrain himself like he's never done before.

Bozzy · 02-24-2004, 04:56 PM

They are planning on moving LaVar to weak side LB. That's why they cut Armstead.

Defensewins · 02-24-2004, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bozzy

They are planning on moving LaVar to weak side LB. That's why they cut Armstead.

If true, this would greatly improve the defense, in particular the pass rush. I liked Armstead but he no longer has the tools to be a premiere weakside LB. The WLB should be one of the team leaders in tackles and sacks. The WLB is frequently left unblocked at the line of scrimage and covers the runningback on pass plays. When the WLB blitzes on pass plays, he is usually blocked by a RB or FB. Lavar will run over most RB's or FB's and register many sacks next year. I have wanted the skins to make Lavar a WLB since they drafted him.
The strong side LB usually does the dirty work against the tightend and usually gets little glory. We can find a good SLB for cheap in free agency or draft.
While Armstead had decent numbers stats wise, he does not have the speed and game breaking ability that Lavar Arrington will bring to the WLB position.

BDBohnzie · 02-24-2004, 05:36 PM

Then, I really hope the Skins trade down, get some picks, and try to get Teddy Lehman or Michael Boulware. How menacing would it be with LaVar on one side, Lehman or Boulware on the other...

johnnyredskin63 · 02-24-2004, 05:41 PM

it has not happened as of 437pm est.anyways it was inevitable.they'll move pierce over there now i guess.
i hope he catches on with some afc team.

drew54 · 02-24-2004, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I never liked Armstead. He is a perfect example of how the Skins under Danny always coveted everyone elses players and not thier own. The year they signed Armstead they chose to let Shawn Barber leave town. A hideous decision. Barber was aproaching his prime and Armstead was on the way down but Danny chose style over substance like he often does. you need to wear a different uniform to ring Dannys register.

I agree 100%. I was so PO'ed to see Barber get the shaft. I hated Armstead for it, and I still have a bitter taste in my mouth over the wholesale changes that happened in the first few years of Danny. Now that Gibbs is in town, I am willing to forgive, But I will never forget.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-15-2006, 01:22 PM

What ever happened to Jesse Armstead?

SmootSmack · 08-15-2006, 01:36 PM

Panthers

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-15-2006, 01:40 PM

I was just messing around, I wanted to pretend like I was still in college with this thread (I'm a youngin')

SmootSmack · 08-15-2006, 01:49 PM

I figured you were, but I didn't want more and more people asking

Any word on Tydus Winans?

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-15-2006, 01:53 PM

Tydus Winans statistics - pro-football-reference.com

What about Tre Johnson?

12thMan · 08-15-2006, 02:00 PM

must I start a where are they now thread?

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-15-2006, 02:00 PM

HA, I think that's ok

02-24-2004, 05:36 PM	#21
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02-24-2004, 05:41 PM	#22
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ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Armstead Released What ever happened to Jesse Armstead? __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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08-15-2006, 01:40 PM	#26
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Armstead Released I was just messing around, I wanted to pretend like I was still in college with this thread (I'm a youngin') __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

02-24-2004, 02:21 PM	#16
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	I never liked Armstead. He is a perfect example of how the Skins under Danny always coveted everyone elses players and not thier own. The year they signed Armstead they chose to let Shawn Barber leave town. A hideous decision. Barber was aproaching his prime and Armstead was on the way down but Danny chose style over substance like he often does. you need to wear a different uniform to ring Dannys register.

02-24-2004, 04:20 PM	#17
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	The article mentions maybe getting Marcus Washington from the Colts. I like that move. I'm not trying to compare LaVar to Ray Lewis but would he be more effective as a MLB like Lewis?

02-24-2004, 04:56 PM	#19
Bozzy The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 44 Posts: 1,034	They are planning on moving LaVar to weak side LB. That's why they cut Armstead.

08-15-2006, 01:49 PM	#27
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Armstead Released I figured you were, but I didn't want more and more people asking Any word on Tydus Winans? __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Armstead Released Tydus Winans statistics - pro-football-reference.com What about Tre Johnson? __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

08-15-2006, 02:00 PM	#29
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Armstead Released must I start a where are they now thread?

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ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Armstead Released HA, I think that's ok __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

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