Laron Landry - Redskin for life?

mooby · 03-13-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Awesome

LaRon Landry says he hurt his Achilles when he ‘shot it up’ for Redskins - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

Yeah just read that. Sigh. This is one of those things you don't normally hear about where the player sacrifices for the team. It's just a shame the way things have turned out.

freddyg12 · 03-13-2012, 12:28 PM

Said he hurt it when he shot up his ankle. Doesn't mean he tore his achilles becuase of the shot.

As part of the job you're expected to play hurt w/in reason. In hindsight you can always say any injury wouldn't have happened if... If there's really a correlation here & there was medical advice for him not to play, then I have some sympathy. Otherwise, it's football & everyone gets hurt, everyone has a short career compared to other professions. Sadly, his may be on the down side, I'm just not so eager to blame the Skins or deem him a total team player, just cause he tweets that he got hurt when his ankle was shot up.

Alvin Walton · 03-13-2012, 12:30 PM

Nice way to go about announcing that LaRon....
The nimrods should stay off Twitter.

Swarley · 03-13-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Awesome

LaRon Landry says he hurt his Achilles when he ‘shot it up’ for Redskins - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post

the best part is that the fan seems sure LaRon is gonna be on the roster.

Monkeydad · 03-13-2012, 12:44 PM

Eagles say no to Landry. (relief)

https://twitter.com/#!/Jeff_McLane/s...98934357901313

LaRon Landry - Washington Redskins - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

Not that I think he'd actually suit up and play significant time for them, I just did not want to see him in green and black. (horrible uniforms by the way)

sportscurmudgeon · 03-13-2012, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mooby

Saying LL was destined to be a bust is highly overrated. During the half a season that Landry and Taylor played together our secondary was playing amazing. With Landry patrolling the box Taylor was able to become the ballhawking safety we all envisioned (5 picks in the first half of 07) and we were all talking about how we were set at the safety position for years to come.

08 and 09 Landry fell off when they tried to move him to FS and he struggled to adjust, mainly because he's not a guy you can trust in space. But when Haslett joined the Skins with Shanny in 2010, the first half of 2010 saw Landry moved back to SS where he once again started balling his ass off before he got injured, and ever since then he's never been the same player.

He definitely has the potential to be a playmaker in this defense, all we have to do is put him in a position to succeed (aka in the box SS), minimize how often he gets left alone in coverage, and make sure that he's completely healthy.

The Laron Landry that I saw play for the last 4 seasons in Washington was terrible in coverage and was beaten deep far too often. He would make one or two highlight reel hits but also give up a TD or two and a bunch of first down catches per game.

That is not my definition of a guy "balling his ass off"...

mooby · 03-13-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The Laron Landry that I saw play for the last 4 seasons in Washington was terrible in coverage and was beaten deep far too often. He would make one or two highlight reel hits but also give up a TD or two and a bunch of first down catches per game.

That is not my definition of a guy "balling his ass off"...

I find it funny when old people use the younger gen's slang.

Also did you read my entire post? I get the feeling if you had you probably wouldn't accuse me of saying Landry was a baller his entire time here.

Monkeydad · 03-13-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The Laron Landry that I saw play for the last 4 seasons in Washington was terrible in coverage and was beaten deep far too often. He would make one or two highlight reel hits but also give up a TD or two and a bunch of first down catches per game.

That is not my definition of a guy "balling his ass off"...

That was LaRon at FS.

At SS, he was a force. Loved when he came on blitzes.

takethecake · 03-14-2012, 12:28 PM

So I haven't really been keeping up with the Landry news. What chance do we all think Landry has of resigning with the skins? And if that percentage is low, do we have a backup plan at safety?

Monkeydad · 03-14-2012, 12:30 PM

Low, unless no one else wants to roll the dice on his Achilles and he comes back cheaper just to stay in the league.

The Jets, Bears, Lions are interested from what I've heard. Philly was but seems to have bowed out.

Right now, we have one FS and one SS on the roster under contract. DeJon Gomes and Reed Doughty.

I expect we'll move Kevin Barnes to FS, probably more out of necessity than preference but he did play great there when he had to fill in.

We're bringing Brandon Meriweather (nothing special) in for a visit but right now we basically have no depth at safety.

I like Gomes, he played well last year and Barnes is better at safety than CB. Doughty, he's basically a body on the field. Occasionally makes good plays but they get canceled out. Seems like we can't get rid of him.

Wonder what Chris Horton is up to these days> Phone call?

Mattyk · 03-14-2012, 12:34 PM

I don't see anyone kicking down his door. I think we have a decent chance at bringing him back. The FO is smart in letting him see what's out there.

REDSKINS4ever · 03-14-2012, 12:36 PM

Safety Brandon Meriweather visiting Redskins Wednesday - The Insider - The Washington Post

The Redskins are having safety Brandon Meriweather come in for a visit today. Hopefully, they will sign him to a deal in order to fill a pressing need @ strong safety.

Ruhskins · 03-14-2012, 12:37 PM

Just saw on Twitter that the Pats are looking at LL.

REDSKINS4ever · 03-14-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Just saw on Twitter that the Pats are looking at LL.

After looking at that dreadful Patriot defense all last year, they must make upgrades. If they sign Landry, it would be good for him to go into a consistent winning organization and contribute. Hopefully, if they strike a deal, Landry can stay healthy.

SirClintonPortis · 03-14-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

After looking at that dreadful Patriot defense all last year, they must make upgrades. If they sign Landry, it would be good for him to go into a consistent winning organization and contribute. Hopefully, if they strike a deal, Landry can stay healthy.

Landry does not know it, but he's a masochist whose career is going to go the route of Bob Sanders circa now because he likes neglecting that Achilles of his.

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03-13-2012, 12:28 PM	#407
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? Said he hurt it when he shot up his ankle. Doesn't mean he tore his achilles becuase of the shot. As part of the job you're expected to play hurt w/in reason. In hindsight you can always say any injury wouldn't have happened if... If there's really a correlation here & there was medical advice for him not to play, then I have some sympathy. Otherwise, it's football & everyone gets hurt, everyone has a short career compared to other professions. Sadly, his may be on the down side, I'm just not so eager to blame the Skins or deem him a total team player, just cause he tweets that he got hurt when his ankle was shot up.

03-13-2012, 12:30 PM	#408
Alvin Walton Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 3,863	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? Nice way to go about announcing that LaRon.... The nimrods should stay off Twitter. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968 CHARTER MEMEBER OF THE DALLAS SWEEPERS CLUB

03-13-2012, 12:44 PM	#410
Monkeydad Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 34 Posts: 14,884	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? Eagles say no to Landry. (relief) https://twitter.com/#!/Jeff_McLane/s...98934357901313 LaRon Landry - Washington Redskins - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com Not that I think he'd actually suit up and play significant time for them, I just did not want to see him in green and black. (horrible uniforms by the way) __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

03-14-2012, 12:28 PM	#414
takethecake Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clarksville, MD Age: 24 Posts: 267	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? So I haven't really been keeping up with the Landry news. What chance do we all think Landry has of resigning with the skins? And if that percentage is low, do we have a backup plan at safety?

03-14-2012, 12:30 PM	#415
Monkeydad Gamebreaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 34 Posts: 14,884	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? Low, unless no one else wants to roll the dice on his Achilles and he comes back cheaper just to stay in the league. The Jets, Bears, Lions are interested from what I've heard. Philly was but seems to have bowed out. Right now, we have one FS and one SS on the roster under contract. DeJon Gomes and Reed Doughty. I expect we'll move Kevin Barnes to FS, probably more out of necessity than preference but he did play great there when he had to fill in. We're bringing Brandon Meriweather (nothing special) in for a visit but right now we basically have no depth at safety. I like Gomes, he played well last year and Barnes is better at safety than CB. Doughty, he's basically a body on the field. Occasionally makes good plays but they get canceled out. Seems like we can't get rid of him. Wonder what Chris Horton is up to these days> Phone call? __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

03-14-2012, 12:34 PM	#416
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,716	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? I don't see anyone kicking down his door. I think we have a decent chance at bringing him back. The FO is smart in letting him see what's out there. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-14-2012, 12:36 PM	#417
REDSKINS4ever The Starter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Born and raised in D.C. and now lives in Harlem, New York Posts: 2,030	Re: Laron Landry - Redskin for life? Safety Brandon Meriweather visiting Redskins Wednesday - The Insider - The Washington Post The Redskins are having safety Brandon Meriweather come in for a visit today. Hopefully, they will sign him to a deal in order to fill a pressing need @ strong safety.

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