Did anyone else watch Comcast postgame? (Lavar Related)

there is no consiparcy, that is rediculous. i have only heard one person question williams in the manner described which is a hell A HELL of a lot less than it was for GIbbs. It is ok to wonder why Lavar isn't in there but i think that lavar is learning and will be in soon, even taylor after missing the offseason didn't start during the preseason but lavar was injured all last year.

what i don't understand is why holdman who has had less time in our defense could be starting. I don't care what anyone says holdman isn't a major player on our D, one could argue he is the least significant player on our D.

If GW wants to keep him out i am not gonna argue, i will be upset if this is lavar's role the whole year, i just don't think he is gonna be a bench warmer the entire season

Now that's a good post. Levar makes big plays that can change the game around. All those GM's that claims he freelances will be the first ones to call when he becomes a free agent.

I agree that Lavar tends to play out of position. But clearly we need a pass rush. No sacks yesterday. I can believe that there is not at least one package that he fits into where all he has to do is rush the qb. No need to fall into protection or stop the run, simply all out rush on the passer. I find it very hard to believe that he can't at least contribute that way. The man is a beast and to stop him on a blitz is tough. At least with him in the game, offenses have to think about him and maybe it allows someone else to get the qb. It is a shame not to get any sacks and have him sitting on the bench. Just my opionion.

But remember the sack leader for the Redskins in 2004 was Sean Springs. The reason being, GW doesn't have to send a LB to sack the QB. Instead send the CB's in and let the LB's bring the wood if the pass gets off. I'm a big Lavar fan as most of you. I've got the authenic jersey and the whole nine yards. But I'm not putting GW down because of a personal dilemma Lavar has in respecting and adjusting to the current coaching staff. If he doesn't want to play within the package set up for him he doesn't deserve to play. How can we speculate on Lavar would do if he were in the game more often when he hasn't made any impact when he has played? He's becoming a distraction and it's a sad commentary on his part.

I'd just hate to see LaVar making a greater impact somewhere else and he did not get an opportunity to even make one here.

I actually respect GW more for benching a superstar and saying he needs to get his ass to work.

but the thing that bothers me is, why didnt he have this problem last year? Lavar started early in the year. once he came back he played in a limited role, we assumed the injury limited his role.

Its hard to be critical of GW system. it works. but he needs to be more aggressive or atleast use the stars in a way that allows them to make big plays. taylor has been too quiet, he needs to be on the line more. washington doesnt get enough blitzes and arrington, well....

the defence cant give up big plays and not create any. the taylor hit in the dallas game was the only big play on defence all year.

the defence cant give up big plays and not create any. the taylor hit in the dallas game was the only big play on defence all year.

Actually he had a great hit on Anderson in the red-zone that sent him flying back. But hits like that can for sure make an impact if it was done at FedEx to get us all PUMPED for more!!!

I just don't understand how that's not crystal clear to everyone. :frusty:

It's not crystal clear to everyone because the numbers don't lie. All other starting linebackers have more than twice the tackles that Holdman has. Springs and even Carlos Rogers have more tackles than him. Walt Harris has one less than him and he's been injured for two games. What kind of linebacker has 2.5 tackles a game? And what's so good about being "in position" if your blocked on every play that comes your way?

All I'm saying is, opposing offenses fear Lavar. He's a disruptive force on the field and a playmaker. As I said before, if "freelancing" is the reason he's not on the field, why isn't Omar Stoutmire starting over Sean Taylor?

I actually respect GW more for benching a superstar and saying he needs to get his ass to work.

but the thing that bothers me is, why didnt he have this problem last year? Lavar started early in the year. once he came back he played in a limited role, we assumed the injury limited his role.

Its hard to be critical of GW system. it works. but he needs to be more aggressive or atleast use the stars in a way that allows them to make big plays. taylor has been too quiet, he needs to be on the line more. washington doesnt get enough blitzes and arrington, well....

the defence cant give up big plays and not create any. the taylor hit in the dallas game was the only big play on defence all year.

I don't think GW wants to use Lavar in the same way that we have become accustomed to knowing him. (Pass rusher). GW likes to send CB's who are faster than most LB's. I could understand why we didn't blitz in yesterday's game. GW watched Plummer struggle to throw against our defense and wanted Denver to resort to their ground attack which worked in their favor. Lavar has to keep his emotions in check which has been noticed by several people at Redskins park who said he and Coach Gibbs were in an heated argument. It doesn't look good. Greg Williams's philosophy in this case is right and just for this team which lacked discipline for many years. Its time for a change and at attitude of the player can help or hurt.

Ugh, this is seriously turning in to Ramsey/Brunell all over again.

Trust and have faith folks.

Ugh, this is seriously turning in to Ramsey/Brunell all over again.

Trust and have faith folks.

I do have faith in Gregg Williams scheme, but it's hard to believe the words that come out of their mouth when the article in the Washington Times today has comments like this:

"But Coach Joe has been trying to set a certain tone since he returned to Washington, and he'll go to any lengths to accomplish his objective. If he has to bench a three-time Pro Bowl linebacker, a $6 million-a-year man, to get his point across, he'll do it."

But yeah, LaVar not playing has everything to do with his on field performance and nothing to do with spite or ego...