Lavar In 2008

[RobH4413]

I know this is a stretch...but I'm pretty confident that my source here is reliable.

I know someone (an orthopedic surgeon) who knew the guy working on Lavar's knee.

He said there was virtually no chance of him making a comeback, and that if he did, he wouldn't be close to the player he was in his prime. He's gone. Please give up...

[redskinz79]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

I know this is a stretch...but I'm pretty confident that my source here is reliable.

I know someone (an orthopedic surgeon) who knew the guy working on Lavar's knee.

He said there was virtually no chance of him making a comeback, and that if he did, he wouldn't be close to the player he was in his prime. He's gone. Please give up...

And I knew a guy who had a kidney disease but still ended up playing through it in the NBA. Alonzo Mourning..

Heck there were tons of people who overcame injuries and adversity to make an impact in sports.

John Lester BoSox - Cancer
Sean Elliott SA Spurs - Kidney Transplant
Grant Hill - Numerous surgery on ankle
Lance Armstrong - Cancer

So... in essence all those people who say that Arrington's Knee is shot.. give me proof. Find me a website or a direct quote from a reliable source that says that Arrington's Knee gone and cannot play in the NFL. Anyone????

So for those critics and gossipers that love to pretend to know everything about every single damn player... stop giving out false info... because that is only your opinion and not based on facts.

I personally would like to see Lavar back on the field just to laugh at all the haters and doubters.

Oh what is that famous quote from Adidas?.. OH RIGHT!

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

[MTK]

Originally Posted by redskinz79

And I knew a guy who had a kidney disease but still ended up playing through it in the NBA. Alonzo Mourning..

Heck there were tons of people who overcame injuries and adversity to make an impact in sports.

John Lester BoSox - Cancer
Sean Elliott SA Spurs - Kidney Transplant
Grant Hill - Numerous surgery on ankle
Lance Armstrong - Cancer

So... in essence all those people who say that Arrington's Knee is shot.. give me proof. Find me a website or a direct quote from a reliable source that says that Arrington's Knee gone and cannot play in the NFL. Anyone????

So for those critics and gossipers that love to pretend to know everything about every single damn player... stop giving out false info... because that is only your opinion and not based on facts.

I personally would like to see Lavar back on the field just to laugh at all the haters and doubters.

Oh what is that famous quote from Adidas?.. OH RIGHT!

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

And if he doesn't come back can we laugh at you?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by redskinz79

So... in essence all those people who say that Arrington's Knee is shot.. give me proof. Find me a website or a direct quote from a reliable source that says that Arrington's Knee gone and cannot play in the NFL. Anyone????

So for those critics and gossipers that love to pretend to know everything about every single damn player... stop giving out false info... because that is only your opinion and not based on facts.

If you really want proof get on the Capital beltway (495) and go to the Rt 50 exit ....and over on the lefthand side of the road you'll see were Lavar left the rest of whatever good knees he had after crashing his motorcycle last spring.His knees are bad ,he tore his achilles tendon and mess up what was left of both legs in an accident.................fact!!!:smashfrea





P.S.........stop drinking all the rice whine!!!

[RobH4413]

I guess I can't argue with you redksinz79. Anything could happen.

It's just highly improbable, and for the sake of logical argument.... It's not even worth discussing. He's proven well beyond reasonable doubt that he can no longer perform at the pro level.

When (I can't believe I'm still putting effort into a Lavar thread... but I digress) a player who's sole strength was that he was a physical freak of nature... it leaves you with weaknesses. He would leap over offensive lines. He would terrorize you with his athleticism. It made you cringe to watch him fly across the field and hit with the kind of passion that you rarely see. He was the total package physically, and therein lies his flaw.

He's been called virtually uncoachable by incredibly respected head coaches. He's thrown Joe Gibbs under the bus. He's ostracized himself from the entire Redskins organization. He's never fully grasped an NFL scheme mentally... and always has been known as a free lancer. My point here Redkinz79 is that while your right that by some freak miracle healing he could come back to compete; He will never... ever, ever be in anywhere near the shape he was in his prime.

He will not be the predator. He will be a mediocre (at the very best) linebacker that makes slow reads... and no longer has the freakish physical abilities to compensate for them.

Can you argue that Lavar might come back? Sure...

But to even hint at the fact that he could somehow play a role comparable to his first stint is insane. His strengths are plagued by injuries, and it's as if his brilliance physically caused any football smarts he had to atrophy, because he just didn't need them... until now.

So please... for the love of God... let's not bring up Lavar ever again.

[T.O.Killa]

Originally Posted by RobH4413

I guess I can't argue with you redksinz79. Anything could happen.

It's just highly improbable, and for the sake of logical argument.... It's not even worth discussing. He's proven well beyond reasonable doubt that he can no longer perform at the pro level.

When (I can't believe I'm still putting effort into a Lavar thread... but I digress) a player who's sole strength was that he was a physical freak of nature... it leaves you with weaknesses. He would leap over offensive lines. He would terrorize you with his athleticism. It made you cringe to watch him fly across the field and hit with the kind of passion that you rarely see. He was the total package physically, and therein lies his flaw.

He's been called virtually uncoachable by incredibly respected head coaches. He's thrown Joe Gibbs under the bus. He's ostracized himself from the entire Redskins organization. He's never fully grasped an NFL scheme mentally... and always has been known as a free lancer. My point here Redkinz79 is that while your right that by some freak miracle healing he could come back to compete; He will never... ever, ever be in anywhere near the shape he was in his prime.

He will not be the predator. He will be a mediocre (at the very best) linebacker that makes slow reads... and no longer has the freakish physical abilities to compensate for them.

Can you argue that Lavar might come back? Sure...

But to even hint at the fact that he could somehow play a role comparable to his first stint is insane. His strengths are plagued by injuries, and it's as if his brilliance physically caused any football smarts he had to atrophy, because he just didn't need them... until now.

So please... for the love of God... let's not bring up Lavar ever again.

Dude, he was starting in the NFL before he got hurt. I don't know how you call that proof, he cant play.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by redskinz79

And I knew a guy who had a kidney disease but still ended up playing through it in the NBA. Alonzo Mourning..

Heck there were tons of people who overcame injuries and adversity to make an impact in sports.

John Lester BoSox - Cancer
Sean Elliott SA Spurs - Kidney Transplant
Grant Hill - Numerous surgery on ankle
Lance Armstrong - Cancer

So... in essence all those people who say that Arrington's Knee is shot.. give me proof. Find me a website or a direct quote from a reliable source that says that Arrington's Knee gone and cannot play in the NFL. Anyone????

So for those critics and gossipers that love to pretend to know everything about every single damn player... stop giving out false info... because that is only your opinion and not based on facts.

I personally would like to see Lavar back on the field just to laugh at all the haters and doubters.

Oh what is that famous quote from Adidas?.. OH RIGHT!

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

Most of the guys you mentioned in your post fully recovered, physically. Those that didn't (Mourning, for instance), never regained their prior form. LaVar's knees will never recover - he has no cartilage in his right knee. It is a fact.

Here is a post that refers to an article that mentions Lavar's condition. I believe it's from PFT.

[redskinz79]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

Most of the guys you mentioned in your post fully recovered, physically. Those that didn't (Mourning, for instance), never regained their prior form. LaVar's knees will never recover - he has no cartilage in his right knee. It is a fact.

Here is a post that refers to an article that mentions Lavar's condition. I believe it's from PFT.

What u posted was ancient article posted 2 years ago.



Until we actually the numbers and the exact condition of his health, it would be nice if all the medical experts (sarcasm) on warpath to diagnose themselves in the corner of the room for some quiet time.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by redskinz79

What u posted was ancient article posted 2 years ago.



Until we actually the numbers and the exact condition of his health, it would be nice if all the medical experts (sarcasm) on warpath to diagnose themselves in the corner of the room for some quiet time.

That's kind of the point. The body does not regenerate knee cartilage, therefore, over the past 2 years, Lavar's condition could not in any way have significantly improved itself. Especially considering the fact that he has been nursing *other* injuries (Achilles, broken bones, obesity, etc). He's done.

I really don't know why some people have such a love affair with Lavar. He was a good player for a few years. He was a bright spot on some bad teams. He played without fear, and his body is now paying for it. He's probably a good, likable guy off the field, but there has been absolutely nothing reported that could lead any logical person to believe he can become a force again. You're right, anything is possible, but the evidence just isn't leading us to that conclusion at this point.