LaVar buying into the system?
 

Did anyone else notice this? I was watching the games that LaVar has played in so far and have noticed that he's doing what he is "supposed" to in the schemes? He's not really overpursuing and just in the right position. I'd love to think that he knows he can still be a star and be a team player at the same time.

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I think he'll play nicely within GW schemes. But I do expect him to overpursue and be overly aggressive at times, that's just part of what makes him such a special linebacker - he's a playmaker. To me, he'll never be a "pure system" player. He did have a good stuff on Jamaal on a third and 1.

I would like to see him in the starting lineup by the Dallas game.

But I think he'll adapt well for the most part.

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I agree that he will always overpursue at times but hopefully being in the same system for two years will help him. Also maybe sitting out those games last year and then watching the D still rank 3rd might have shown him it is about schemes and following your assignments, NOT about making Sportscenter.

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I'm sure GW has a scheme designed where LaVar is able to "free-lance". I see him as our Lawrence Taylor. I don't think he's in LT's league, but LaVar can be just as disruptive as LT was.

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Also, it seemed like he was perfectly happy playing DE. I think he just likes to wreak havoc.

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LaVar needs to learn some moves as DE. I've only seen him "bull-rush" the O-linemen. If he's able to learn some other DE tricks, he can be just as good as Jason Taylor, Simeon Rice, and Dwight Freeney.

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Every year we have had a good D coord he has done great. This staff will make schemes that match his strengths...and that is a good thing.

The other thing I like is that he has depth behind him and he knows he is replaceable, if that dont motivate him dunno what will.

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[QUOTE=Kope]Every year we have had a good D coord he has done great. This staff will make schemes that match his strengths...and that is a good thing.

The other thing I like is that he has depth behind him and he knows he is replaceable, if that dont motivate him dunno what will.[/QUOTE]

Honestly, I think he's aware that there are capable people behind that can play well in this defense, but I would have to disagree that is a motivator for him.

I think LaVar by and large feeds off the fans and the attention and his love for the game. He enjoys the limelight but he also get's a thrill out of crushing the opponent! This year, I would have to say that's his motivation - just being on the field and wreaking havoc.

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What I have seen in Lavar this year is the return of excitement! This guy really gets the fans going and the house rocking!

He looks better to me as a linebacker than a DE, but I'm sure Williams has packages for him in both situations. I remember reading where Williams was really excited to have both Lavar and Washington on the field at the same time. Then you hear Springs talk about how good they are doing, but they don't even have thier best packages in yet. I bet some include blitzing Arrington.

The D is going to be strong!

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i hope lavar buys into the system. he can have a monster year, and i think he's glad that he's not the leader anymore.

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It's a mistake trying to make LaVar a defensive end.

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If that is so, I can see Williams realizing that and nipping that in the bud.

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So, no one thinks he'll start against the Bears?

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If he plays in Williams's defense, he's a starter. They're all starters.

I DO think that everyone in the stadium, myself included, would spring a rubbery one if he DOES step onto the field in the first defensive series, but I don't care as long as he gets his reps.

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[QUOTE=BleedBurgundy]So, no one thinks he'll start against the Bears?[/QUOTE]

I think he'll be starting after the bye week, but he'll see plenty of action in the first two games. I think they are going to be extra careful with LA this time around.

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I'd rather see LaVar out there at 75% than Chris Clemons at 100

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No doubts that LA is almost impossible to replace, id liek to see him start, you guys dont think hes had enough time to heal? hes played quite a bit the pat two games. and i honestly cant see warrick or clemons getting the nod over "mr redskin"

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Just like Williams said, there are no starters. Arrington will play his share of downs as LB, Clemons will be rush DE and Holdman will rest Arrington.

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[QUOTE=uhohjimoh]No doubts that LA is almost impossible to replace, id liek to see him start, you guys dont think hes had enough time to heal? hes played quite a bit the pat two games. and i honestly cant see warrick or clemons getting the nod over "mr redskin"[/QUOTE]

Well, sure he's had time to heal. And at this point I would imagine that he's somewhere near %100. But the thing is, LaVar , up until a couple of weeks ago hasn't seen any significant action for almost a year. He's spent a lot of time re-habbing. So right now it's about being in good football shape not just being recovered from the injury itself. That's coach Williams has had him in while the starters, if you will, were on the bench. They are just trying to get him
re-aclimated to the speed of the game. And believe it or not, the speed on the field goes up a notch or two during the regular season.

I don't think they will put him in the starting line-up, but it wouldn't at all shock me if I saw him come in like the next play or two afterward.

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[QUOTE=12thMan]
I don't think they will put him in the starting line-up, but it wouldn't at all shock me if I saw him come in like the next play or two afterward.[/QUOTE]

what's the point in that? appeasing Holdman's ego? keeping Arrington's in check? don't get it.

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What's the chance his first play is defensive end. with our "package" defense, who can really tell. gw doesnt think in terms of starters overall, as much as for those package schemes, of which I'm sure LaVar plays several important positions.

Do you think he blitzes secondary more than lb's this game?

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I just want to see Orton spend more time on his back than Ms. Jameson.