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

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

guys chill.

I would chill if somepeople would attack me everytime I put something out here, namely Mattyk or whatever his name is. he must be looking for my posts, I guess I should take that as a compliment. I hate when ever I say something good or something I like about somebody, Mr. adm comes out and jumps my ass. We have had several discussions and all he does is disagree w/ everything I say. No matter what it is. I could say the Redskins wear Burgandy and Gold, and there would probably be something wrong with that.

[EternalEnigma21]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I would chill if somepeople would attack me everytime I put something out here, namely Mattyk or whatever his name is. he must be looking for my posts, I guess I should take that as a compliment. I hate when ever I say something good or something I like about somebody, Mr. adm comes out and jumps my ass. We have had several discussions and all he does is disagree w/ everything I say. No matter what it is. I could say the Redskins wear Burgandy and Gold, and there would probably be something wrong with that.

Thats because they wear white... j/k

[crlesh]

Ahhh... a cool head speaks... shhh... we should listen:

Originally Posted by mheisig

I can understand and sympathize with both sides of this argument, but I'm still pretty torn.

I've actually had the opportunity to meet Lavar in person in his home and he came across as one of the most humble, down to earth, all around nice guys you'll ever meet. Now I know you can't base a football player's worth on how "nice" he is or on my 15 minute encounter with him, but I am inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt.

I think Lavar was the superstar around here for years, and got used to it. Not through sheer arrogance or pride, but simply because he WAS the best we had and we treated him like it. After his injury he comes back and tries to readjust to a new system where GW does things differently. I think we can be somewhat empathetic and patient with someone who's being placed in an entirely new situation that he's not used to. I think Lavar handled the entire thing with a great deal of class and dignity and minimal "whining" and managed to fight his way back.

The interview with the Times does have bad timing. I'm inclined to blame shoddy Washington Times reporting as much as I am Lavar. Still, I'm not even sure I'd characterize his comments in the article as whining, lack of team spirit or whatever you want to call it. It sounded to me like a guy who has a pretty realistic perspective on his career and future and is just giving an honest answer.

Compared to any number of other NFL stars Lavar has been incredibly mature and a class act about the whole situation.

I think the whole Times article has been blown WAY out of proportion, and we fans are to blame. So he didn't pick the optimal time for an interview - it's not like a 2 page article with relatively benign comments by the player is just going to totally derail this team, demolish their focus and drive and send us spiralling out of the playoffs. I'd certainly hope they're a little more focused than to be so disrupted by something so minor.

Let's not make this in to more than it is.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I would chill if somepeople would attack me everytime I put something out here, namely Mattyk or whatever his name is. he must be looking for my posts, I guess I should take that as a compliment. I hate when ever I say something good or something I like about somebody, Mr. adm comes out and jumps my ass. We have had several discussions and all he does is disagree w/ everything I say. No matter what it is. I could say the Redskins wear Burgandy and Gold, and there would probably be something wrong with that.

I don't know either of you personally, but I know you through your posts. And I can say, (I'm not blowing smoke up your skirts either you both seem like good dudes. Really.

I don't think Matty is aiming anything personal toward you. I'm sure if you guys met, you'd be laughing at this shit over a beer.

[BigSKINBauer]

Originally Posted by canthetuna

Thats because they wear white... j/k

dude i was thinking the exact same thing. lol

Now look we are on the brink of one of the greatest weekends for us skin fans. Saturday the raiders will win ad sunday we will attempt to take us back to glory. C'mon people! Nothing can get me down this week. lavar almost did it but i won't let it happen. Ever since we beat dallas i have had this Pep in my step. I am to happy to be upset, chilling like a villian.

[hurrykaine]

Please conserve the violent outpouring of emotions for the the time (hopefully it won't happen) when we lose to the Eagles and miss the playoffs. That would be a memorable evening on this forum, LOL.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't know either of you personally, but I know you through your posts. And I can say, (I'm not blowing smoke up your skirts either you both seem like good dudes. Really.


I don't think Matty is aiming anything personal toward you. I'm sure if you guys met, you'd be laughing at this shit over a beer.

LOL, I think I am a pretty cool dude too, glad someone else can see it. is that premadonna-ish?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

LOL, I think I am a pretty cool dude too, glad someone else can see it. is that premadonna-ish?

Naawwww, I wouldn't call it pre-madonna-ish. Maybe conceited, but not
pre-madonna-ish.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He's always misquoted and always the victim.

It's getting old. Just shut up and play.

You're right!!! And if he would stop talking so much he wouldn't have to worry about being misquoted. This guy is beginning to be just one button hole below TO.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

Dude, you just love to jump all over my ass. What part of my quote did you not understand. "I could care less if he is here or not, we haven't won anything with him" or did you skip over that part. I just said I like the guy, what the hell is wrong with that? You need to stop jumping on my ass everytime I say something. its getting old!! I can't like somebody, I like portis, I think hes a great person in the locker room, is there something wrong with that. Are his comments and costumes a distraction too!

Hey, everyone keep you feeling to yourself. I am sure this guy will misconstrue what you say and just down your throat and be a smart ass as usual.

Jeez talk about overreacting... who's jumping down who's throat??

[MTK]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I would chill if somepeople would attack me everytime I put something out here, namely Mattyk or whatever his name is. he must be looking for my posts, I guess I should take that as a compliment. I hate when ever I say something good or something I like about somebody, Mr. adm comes out and jumps my ass. We have had several discussions and all he does is disagree w/ everything I say. No matter what it is. I could say the Redskins wear Burgandy and Gold, and there would probably be something wrong with that.

You're really being a bit too sensitive/paranoid.

I don't have the time or interest to seek out anyone's posts on an individual basis like I have some sort of axe to grind.

In fact I don't even recall ever having a disagreement with you before... I'm not saying we haven't but I just don't recall because to be honest I lost my list of who's been naughty and who's been nice on this site this year.

I'll be starting a new list and you'll be at the top of people I'm out to get on this site. Congrats, 56fan or whatever your name is.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Here's what I think of this LaVar thread...

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I really don't think this is something that's exclusive to the Redskins.

Look around the league and you'll see plenty of players who leave their former team feeling disrespected. It's part of the game in today's modern free agency era.

While I agree that this isn't a problem exclusive to the Redskins, it is generally more of a noticable problem to poorly run organizations. The way this team is run is exactly the reason why Champ wanted out, and why Smoot and Pierce left over money issues of less than half a million dollars. If they had truly wanted to be here, 300k or 400k wouldn't have mattered.

I do think this was a bad time for these comments to be made public, but I don't have a problem with him feeling the way he does about this organization.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

While I agree that this isn't a problem exclusive to the Redskins, it is generally more of a noticable problem to poorly run organizations. The way this team is run is exactly the reason why Champ wanted out, and why Smoot and Pierce left over money issues of less than half a million dollars. If they had truly wanted to be here, 300k or 400k wouldn't have mattered.

I do think this was a bad time for these comments to be made public, but I don't have a problem with him feeling the way he does about this organization.

Champ I agree, he was frustrated with the constant turnover and he wanted out regardless of money.

Smoot and Pierce both stated they wanted to be here, and both were considered by Gibbs to be core guys.

Pierce especially gave the impression that he really did not want to leave, but in the end he left over a deal that gave him more up front money. I think it was more of a difference than just a few hundred thousand because of the way the contract was structured.

Smoot and Pierce both left over money, not the direction the team was going in.

[VishsSkins]

Originally Posted by Sammy Baugh Fan

Here's what I think of this LaVar thread...