Did anyone else watch Comcast postgame? (Lavar Related)

If we weren't supposed to know anything about the state of the team other than what we see on Sundays, they wouldn't bother producing a hundred different shows about the NFL and Redskins(locally), and newspapers and radio shows wouldn't bother reporting on team related issues. Now of course no one can force the coaches to divulge information to us, just as no one can force Bill Gates to offer tech support for his product, but if you plan on having repeat customers, or long time fans to generate continued revenue for the future, you do little things like that to appease them. If it got to a point where people stopped buying the tickets and merchandise, things would change because it would be taking money out of Snyders pocket. Luckily for him, that won't happen in any time soon because for some reason, we blindly follow and love the Redskins, in spite of a decade of big spending, false hope, empty promises, and sub par seasons.

two points, first, bill gates doesn't give tech support to anyone personally, he has people that do that for him. He also is allowed to keep his clap shut about anything he wants, and it doesn't really affect the MS bottom line.

You say the nfl needs to appease fans, but honestly, how many people here are cancelling their season tickets and are going to stop watching the games because one coach wouldn't talk extensively about the benching of a single player.... I don't see any hands up.

However, it is starting to look like there is a personal issue in this.


Starting to look like it's personal???? LMAO

Starting to look like it's personal???? LMAO

You need to distinguish the speculative rumors perpetuated by sports journalists. Lavar's statement is the first concrete information from ANYONE that he is on the bench for personal reasons.

Just because everyone IS out to get you doesn't mean doesn't mean you aren't paranoid ;)

I know this is going to be the hot topic today after the 980 show, so lets get it started. Now, does anyone believe this is personal, an organizational thing, or is it because LaVar just can't play. I for one think its personal with all the offseason stuff, but would like to hear what everyone else has to say since the blow up on the radio.

It was only a matter of time before the truth came out, wonder what the coaching staff is going to say about him not on the field at practice either, or what lie that they come up with

GO LAVAR!! WE ARE BEHIND YOU

It absolutely is not personal. I don't understand why people think professional coaches and owners would risk their time, reputation, and money on nothing more than perceived vengeance. It just doesn't make sense. You have to trust that the coaching staff knows more than you or I (as crazy as that may seem) and that there are actually good reasons why 56 is on the bench.

My response to you is why then is the coaching staff saying LaVar has to prove it on the practice field and then not even giving him the chance to prove it. The man does not practice, not at all. Whats with that? Tell me, honostly, Holdman is a better LB than LaVar. If you can honostly say that, I will be amazed.

After reading the article in the Post, I say let him play against KC. We should be able to shut down their run with or without arrington. On the upside, Arrington could potentially cause some big plays. But on the downside it could be more 35-55 yd runs. I've seen video of his plays this season and 80% of them are real bad. I love Arrington and want him to play and make a difference on the D but he's gotta be real careful of being too ARROGANT. Me first attitude will ride the pine under Williams and Gibbs. I don't think Arrington is like that, atleast I hope not. His talking to the media about this is natural, he's frustrated, but he's seen the film like I have. He overruns and misses tackles. Sure he can put a knock out on someone, but what if he misses? The new Madden hitstick is more accurate at this point. I'm not saying Lavar has lost it at all, but give it all time. When he's back in the fold our gameplanning will surprise and shock the opposition. Just you wait. #56 will have a role this season other than 'collecting a check'.

what more do you need? the guys isn't even on the practice field. How can he prove it if he doesn't get the chance.

I agree this isn't going to end well, but I don't see how this qualifies as "bitching". I stand by my original statement that that Lavar has not been disruptive about this. Can anyone honestly say that his comments are inappropriate? No, you can't. He's willing to play special teams, just to get a chance to play and prove himself. The only possible comment is where he says "I'm to the point now that it's overshadowing what we're doing." But that's just a statement of reality - this thing is overshadowing what the Skins are doing this season.

Bottom line is that Gibbs/GW feel that Lavar off the field makes the team better than him on the field. This doesn't require a conspiracy theory. Their reasons may be personal, professional, organizational, or some combination. However, it is starting to look like there is a personal issue in this.

Yeah I'd say this is bitching, or at least the beginning of it.

Before he was playing the good solider routine. The team is winning, so he was keeping his mouth shut. Now he's starting to vent and air his dirty laundry in public, which is probably the last thing the coaches want to see.

Not a smart move in my opinion, of course I understand he's frustrated, but this isn't going to help anything.

what more do you need? the guys isn't even on the practice field. How can he prove it if he doesn't get the chance.
No where did it say he doesn't practice. According to him he isn't getting a lot of reps. Last time I checked most non-starters don't get bunches of reps in practice. That whole preparing the starters for the game and making sure they know the scheme for the week astoundingly takes precedence over a 5th string linebacker getting the reps he feels he deserves.

Of course you're taking him at his word about his practice reps. Why?