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

[Redskins]

You know....I see two things here that are vital.



(1) Arrington is being a distraction at a time that is absolutely unacceptable. No matter how great of a player he is, he simply cannot be the T.O. of this team. His problems must take a backseat for the greater good until the off-season when both sides have the focus to discuss his future responsibly. I think he knows this as a professional, but he is simply overwhelmed from the media who always seems to want to vilify someone to sell airtime. Sadly, he has been their target for at least the last year. I can understand why he is upset, but as it was said about the USA Hockey Team who took out the Russians back in the day, “the name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the name on the back”.



(2) Whether Arrington can understand a scheme and play as part of a team is not the total issue. He's a great athlete, a specimen of strength and endurance, and a dentist’s worst nightmare. I’d love to see him pigeonholed into schemes where he can’t screw up to prove he is worthy of staying a Redskin for life. More though, on the opposite end, I do NOT want to see him on an opposing sideline with an axe to grind. He needs to be coached with kid gloves if necessary, but we do not need him to turn into the next L.T. taking shots at Brunell’s bad knees. Put him in a restrictive scheme and utilize his ferociousness for now. As he becomes more competent, give him more responsibility.



The bottom line is the Redskins have a shot to make their own destiny. Few teams have ever had this luxury. All for one and one for all. Fight with all your heart because tomorrow you might not be able to.



I couldn’t be more psyched or proud of this team.