Lavar says he was misquoted - he wants to remain a redskin for his entire career

[skinsttw]

I Agree. Lavar is done in Washington, unless he does some miracle stuff in the next game and the playoffs. He is no favorite to the Dan.

[backrow]

I've been in my present position 34 yrs. I say a lot of things about my organization all of the time. Mostly disparaging.

No microphones record my every word, and I spew a lot of words!

Is it a distraction to anyone else near me, or who works with me? No!

Will I still want to retire in the near future from this organization? Yes!

Will I still talk it down to a degreee? Yes.


So what! Let's move on.


If you can't talk about who/what you work for, how they treat you, just what are you going to talk about?






A "We Want Philly" smilie needed here!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by backrow

I've been in my present position 34 yrs. I say a lot of things about my organization all of the time. Mostly disparaging.

No microphones record my every word, and I spew a lot of words!

Is it a distraction to anyone else near me, or who works with me? No!

Will I still want to retire in the near future from this organization? Yes!

Will I still talk it down to a degreee? Yes.


So what! Let's move on.


If you can't talk about who/what you work for, how they treat you, just what are you going to talk about?






A "We Want Philly" smilie needed here!

Well, how and what we say about our organizations and what a public figure says about her/his organization are like comparing apples and oranges, in my opinion. When we complain, it's pretty much contained within that office. When an athlete, in a team sport mind you, isn't happy and voices unhappiness publicly it has the potential to be much, much more disruptive and destructive.

I think LaVar, regardless of his intentions, should have just kept quiet until the season was over.

[skins052bgr8]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Well, how and what we say about our organizations and what a public figure says about her/his organization are like comparing apples and oranges, in my opinion. When we complain, it's pretty much contained within that office. When an athlete, in a team sport mind you, isn't happy and voices unhappiness publicly it has the potential to be much, much more disruptive and destructive.

I think LaVar, regardless of his intentions, should have just kept quiet until the season was over.

I could not agree more with the comments above he made and the horrible timing. I love Lavar as a player and the excitement he brings to watching the game when he is in, but him worried that Snyder/management does not talk with him or treat him like he does other players is kind of silly. You are paid a wealthy sum of money to play not be liked by management. Lavar gets so caught up in what the media prints and takes it to heart that it is the truth and going to happen. He recites or paraphrases in many of his outburst what people think of him that is in the papers or on the news. I know this is new to him being on the negative side of some of the prints in the paper this year, but he needs to step his professionalism up and stop taking things so personal. Look at Ramsey who handled his situation which was much harder to handle than Snyder not liking you or feeling appreciated. Look at the D-Line, Daniels who has just been bashed in the media for his lack of play and overall weakness as a unit, he stepped up his play and is getting praise. Walt Harris continually on the negative side of the media, but when it has counted stepped up and made key plays. What is common with all these other players is they handled the situations professionally. Warrick Holdman have you seen anything in the papers with him bashing Lavar and the coaching staff for benching him. For Lavar to remain he is going to have to practice what he preaches and stop with the me, me, me cry and bitch sessions to the media. Before it was tired of losing (they are winning and on the verge of a playoff appearance his first), next he faulted the organization for handling his injury poorly and rushing him back ( he wanted to rush and get back, not the org wanting him to rush back last year, next it was contract issues (his agents messed it up, Gibbs tried to quickly put it behind them), next it was his lack of playing time (he is playing quite a bit except on third down and contributing heavily and the organization now being cautious about rushing him back from injury), now it is management and Redskins do not want him anymore, not feeling the love. It is unbelievable and Lavar needs to stop feeding his emotions off the media, and other peoples opinions of why he is in situations that he is in. Lavar comparing the current Redskins under Gibbs/Snyder era to the previous five years is ridiculous. Smoot and Pierce were wanted by the skins, but they are not going to hurt the organization by breaking the bank under Gibbs, why would you pay Smoot more than Shawn Springs, bringing in Springs for Bailey paid Divedends in the cap at a much cheaper rate and he is shut down. Ridiculous to say I've seen what they did to previous players Coles asked to be gone, gladly we don't need that here he did it to himself and suffering in NY this year. Lavar keep quiet and stop reading the papers and watching the news when sports comes on.

[skinsguy]

This just isn't the time for stupid crap like this to take place. I don't care who's at fault. Maybe Gibbs should have placed a gag order on the players talking to the media this week..who knows!?

[BrudLee]

You all may be underestimating Dan Snyder's opinion of LaVar.

LaVar was a pallbearer in his father's funeral a few years ago. Whether this was done out of some sense of obligation or not, I am of the opinion that it makes Snyder view LaVar as something more than an employee.

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

You all may be underestimating Dan Snyder's opinion of LaVar.

LaVar was a pallbearer in his father's funeral a few years ago. Whether this was done out of some sense of obligation or not, I am of the opinion that it makes Snyder view LaVar as something more than an employee.

Thats why this is all a bunch of bullshit... they are professional shit stirrers thats what the media does and they will use anyone... thats why they released this when they did.. i dont think snyder is worried about the money in anyway or the relationship is poisoned in anyway... they are too close ....snyder is a biz man and thats what he does negotiate...it was biz but snyder loves lavar...but people see aomething on tv and are so quick to judge others.... ie.... keep ur mouth shut.... hell are we in the USA or CHILE?? Its easy to sit in front of your tv where ur life will be the same win or lose and tell someone else how to act or feel.. wonder what you would be saying if it were you and a mic stuck in ur face everytime u move... i would love to see some of these people recorded and spliced and see what comes out of it.... so if u dont talk to the media your damned and if you do your damned ...it's the american way ... judge look down and try to have an opinion on someone elses life...after all he's a pubic figure and i'm watching him so he isn't human ...just shut up even though his whole life could change.....

[mheisig]

Originally Posted by railcon56@comcast.net

he's a pubic figure

Best typo ever.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Best typo ever.

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Best typo ever.

lol

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by mheisig

Best typo ever.

i had edited it to public but maybe pubic is better i am changing it back lol

[#56fanatic]

This LaVar thing is rediculous. Everyone wants to throw him out, fine! But when the guy comes in and plays a great game, I dont want to hear a word from you. You are a persons best friend after a great game and all over his ass when something goes wrong. Somebody asked him a question, he answered it. He says he wants to be here, its up to the team if he stays. What is distracting about that. Its been going on the whole damn season with LaVar. Everything he says or does is dragged out through the media, whats new! Who cares if he is here or not. We haven't won anything with him. However, people need to lay off the guy. He loves this team, city, and the fans. He is one of the loyal guys that you just dont see anymore. He has renegotiated his contract a couple of times for the benefit of this organization and team, as well as tried to drop the grievence over 6 million. Which the players union would not let be dropped. Not too many people would let 6 million dollars be dropped. We need to worry about the game coming up. Also, when was the interview done. Sometimes these interviews are done weeks, if not months before they are released.

[JDESKIN]

We all know how the media loves to try to stir up shit here in Washington. Hell MEDIA does nothing but do what the $%^& they want to do. I bet the ass who did that original miss informed piece is nothing more than a COWgirl/Gwoman fan. THE sadest shit of all is how many people believe that SHIT they right....

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by JDESKIN

We all know how the media loves to try to stir up shit here in Washington. Hell MEDIA does nothing but do what the $%^& they want to do. I bet the ass who did that original miss informed piece is nothing more than a COWgirl/Gwoman fan. THE sadest shit of all is how many people believe that SHIT they right....

THAT IS SO RIGHT ON!!!!!!!! PERFECT!!! the love it and are smoking cigars right now celebrating the ratings...feeding off of the timing ...

[hurrykaine]

The Washington Times is a poor excuse for a newspaper. They could've really capitalized on the strained relations between the Redskins and the Wash. Post, but they didn't, choosing instead to stick to sub-standard reporting.

Lavar is right - the timing of this article is deplorable. I believe him when he says that a writer can spin things to convey a certain point of view. Lavar is rightly concerned and frustrated about his future with the organization, but he's made it clear that its about winning the upcoming game first and making the playoffs.

Bottom line: a win against Philly, and all this will be forgotten (at least till our season ends).

Note to Jeremiah: You do not talk about our team and players. Since when are you a talent assessor and linebackers coach? Take your tail to the damp and cold NFC east cellar and live out the offseason.