Good News Lavar Fans!!!

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

I wonder how much of LaVar's (apparent) increased playing time is actually because of the relative strength of our opponent? Would the coaching staff take a gamble on LaVar playing within the system if we were playing Philly, or do the Niners give us a little "room for error"?

that's the first thing i thought too... I mean, can he really lose the game for us against the 49ers?

[railcon56]

Originally Posted by That Guy

that's the first thing i thought too... I mean, can he really lose the game for us against the 49ers?

ANY GIVEN DAY!!!! the niner's are still an Nfl team and they are hungry and fear for their jobs..plus they are coming off of a bye week ...dont underestimate them or look past them ...

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by BrudLee

I wonder how much of LaVar's (apparent) increased playing time is actually because of the relative strength of our opponent? Would the coaching staff take a gamble on LaVar playing within the system if we were playing Philly, or do the Niners give us a little "room for error"?

I was thinking about that as well this am. However, it might be great time to see what he can do in Williams system. If he does well, he moves closer to a starting role. If not, it won't be as costly as you said, if it were Philly.
I have also been a huge LA fan, but I also have 100% supported GW's decision regarding same. In LA's defense, it seems lately, he is trying to walk the line a little more.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I'm thinking it'll be a gradual phase-in. I'd think if it were NY or Philly they would maybe give him a few select snaps and wait for someone like SF to give him some real playing time.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

I'm thinking it'll be a gradual phase-in. I'd think if it were NY or Philly they would maybe give him a few select snaps and wait for someone like SF to give him some real playing time.

Are you suggesting that SF is incapable of beating us??? Oh man, wait until Joe Gibbs hears about this ("5 media outlets and the Warpath have indicated that this is a gimme"). Thanks for being part of the problem dude!

Evil Joe is gonna get you Malcolm!

(P.S - I agree with you. Remember, one of the reasons they gave for not playing him against Denver was that Denver played a lot of cutback that required lane discipline. Perhaps, just perhaps, lane discipline may not be much of a factor when there are any lanes created by SF in the first place).

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I think a trade would go one way or another. I mean say he comes in and is a bust, do you think anyone would give anything of value for him considering his contract?

And if he comes in and kicks ass, I'm sure he'll be an integral part of the D that we all expect him to. I really have some good feelings about him this Sunday.

[hail_2_da_skins]

I would like to think all the fan backlash and media attention has a little to do with Levar getting some snaps and maybe Levar himself stepped up his intensity in practice because of all attention. It's a no-lose situation for the coaching staff, if Levar steps up and plays well, they can say, "The timing was right". If he fails to make a difference, they can say, "I told you so". I'm hoping, "THE TIMING IS RIGHT".

[FRPLG]

Williams' comments highlighted that maybe they felt Arrington wasn't physically ready to go in. I wonder if that was at least part of it?

[MTK]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

Williams' comments highlighted that maybe they felt Arrington wasn't physically ready to go in. I wonder if that was at least part of it?

Very well could have been a part of it.

LaVar rushed himself back last time and look what happened.

We should also remember that LaVar hasn't seen significant action in a long time, he missed a lot of camp and probably wasn't in top football shape.

Perhaps the staff had their doubts and didn't want to take any chances in rushing him back. I still think there are other issues at play here, but one that's been overlooked could definitely be him being physically ready to handle the load.

[dblanch66]

I'll believe it when I see him on the field. The proof is in the pudding. Let's just wait and see.
Trading Lavar is not an option. I don't see how the team can take that huge cap hit.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

LaVar rushed himself back last time and look what happened.

And then got pissy about it when he got hurt blaming the team when it was him pushing to come back. Remember, it isn't his fault. Lavar is always the victim.

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

And then got pissy about it when he got hurt blaming the team when it was him pushing to come back. Remember, it isn't his fault. Lavar is always the victim.

I happened to be listening to 980 the day he hurt himself. He came on the show and was depressed, you could hear it in his voice. He in no way put the blame on the coaching staff or training staff. He said he told them " I am going to be on the field today, and you will have to physically hold me down if you dont want me out there!!" He stopped talking to media when all this happened, because someone in the media made up something saying he lashed out at the team for the way he was being treated. I also remember when they showed him coming out of the training facility on crutches and when someone asked him about it, he basically said, "you have the story you want, so write about it" basically saying, write what you want, you didn't listen to me in the first place, so make up your own. I dont know where this thing about him critisizing the management and coaching staff came from. I am a diehard fan, and read the post, times, espn, redskins.com everyday and never do I remember hearing him bash the team in that way.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I happened to be listening to 980 the day he hurt himself. He came on the show and was depressed, you could hear it in his voice. He in no way put the blame on the coaching staff or training staff. He said he told them " I am going to be on the field today, and you will have to physically hold me down if you dont want me out there!!" He stopped talking to media when all this happened, because someone in the media made up something saying he lashed out at the team for the way he was being treated. I also remember when they showed him coming out of the training facility on crutches and when someone asked him about it, he basically said, "you have the story you want, so write about it" basically saying, write what you want, you didn't listen to me in the first place, so make up your own. I dont know where this thing about him critisizing the management and coaching staff came from. I am a diehard fan, and read the post, times, espn, redskins.com everyday and never do I remember hearing him bash the team in that way.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041200176.html

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Honestly, I hope so.

[irish]

I think no matter how he plays he will be traded. For whatever reason LA is just not GWs guy (like PR was not Gibbs' guy) and nothing he does will change that.