Another "Arrington Gone" article

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

And remember, if GW leaves then Greg Blache will step right in as def coordinator. And who did Greg Blache have as his LB coach and outside LB in Chicago? Dale Lindsey as LB coach and Warrick Holdman at OLB. Sound familiar? I don't think Blache would miss Arrington if GW left.

Well technically, Blache is already the defensive coordinator. You want to talk about an experienced coaching staff-Williams, Blache, and Lindsey all have experience as defensive coordinators. I don't know of any other team that can boast of that

[ArringtonRules]

Where are you getting this from?? Lavar might not have liked some of the things that all the various defensive coaching staff have asked of him, but he has always done what was required. He has always worked hard, been a team leader and the face of this organization for a long time.
He has never openly questioned Williams or his staff. He has accepted his role, though he does'nt like it. I just don't understand how the coaching staff can sit down one of the best playmaker we have. that is something that befuddles me. I think there is more than meets the eye.

Originally Posted by REDSKIN2

Lavar is an ass who thinks he knows more than a proven defensive coach like Williams. He is in no position to give Williams fits.

[SkinsFan3000]

i don't care what anyone says, lavar has amazing talent and this is all going to work out for the best. don't forget that he was upset at how soon he came back last year...i think they are playing it safe

[Longtimefan]

So many seem to leave the impression that we're dealing with a "Done LaVar wrong song" Somehow we seem to have forgotten all the turmoil He himself has caused, espically with the media. Much of what has happened with him and the team should have been kept in-house and we wouldn't be having all these wild discussions in reference to him. Putting our emotions aside, and viewing this situation from every aspect, there's enough blame to go around, and it shouldn't be deemed that LaVar is completely innocent, not responsible for any of the things that have happened to him.

Some of us make it seem as though LaVar is being singled out, and poor little pitiful LaVar is not responsible for anything, ala Kwame Brown

[skins052bgr8]

Lavar working out with the kick off team today in practice, this really sounds like a break you down type move to say no one is better than the team. Show me go in there and contribute like others who earned spots and just were not given them. Gregg Williams seems to feel it is just a matter of time and stated it could be this week that Lavar breaks out, but stressed it is earned in Practice. He knows what Lavar can do, but it is all just a part of the big picture of forming this team with teammates and not an individual identity and people who want to play as a team. Sounds like Gregg is pissed at all the questions about it and basically Lavar will be on the field when he earns it and not return to the line up because Lavar says he is ready or the fans. If you can say anything about this team is they are exactly that a solid team.

[EternalEnigma21]

Here's the GW comments on LA
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=11023

[4mrusmc]

Regardless of what we may all think, the defense needs to get after these quarterbacks. When we start playing our NFC East teams, we can not be allowing them all the time that they have been getting. Mad credit needs to be going out to our d-backs and secondary for their coverage. But, the teams in our division will make us pay for the lack of qb pressure. I think Lavar will fill this void eventually, but it needs to happen soon. I like the fact that our front four block-up holes at the point of attack, but damn it man put some pressure on that qb!!!!!!!!! I think the offseason we wil need to do something about that, but I only hope that Lavar will still be a Redskin.

[MTK]

Gotta love Williams, always a straight shooter:

Williams added: "[The media] is making more of this than him or me or anybody else. We are a team, a defensive team, and it's about winning ball games. It's about the team, not the individuals."

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

So many seem to leave the impression that we're dealing with a "Done LaVar wrong song" Somehow we seem to have forgotten all the turmoil He himself has caused, espically with the media. Much of what has happened with him and the team should have been kept in-house and we wouldn't be having all these wild discussions in reference to him. Putting our emotions aside, and viewing this situation from every aspect, there's enough blame to go around, and it shouldn't be deemed that LaVar is completely innocent, not responsible for any of the things that have happened to him.

Some of us make it seem as though LaVar is being singled out, and poor little pitiful LaVar is not responsible for anything, ala Kwame Brown

You are correct. It ain't about Lavar. As Greg states in his articles in the locals, "the media is making to much of this". However, as you can also read in Gregs statments, there is some kind of performance/dicipline issue as well. Greg, and the guys have busted their ass's and delivered a top shelf D. Thankfully, Greg is enough of a MAN to resist pressure and do what he knows is right. He cannot have petty issues disrupting it. Basically, it appears, when Lavar gets his sierra together, he'll play. I assume, alot.
He is not helping his cause talking to the media about this stuff and I am, sure it is costing him. If I talked negative stuff about my boss, or my company around my job, it would cost me to!! The way of the world. I'm sure Lavar is bright enough to figure that out. The special teams deal aint all bad. It would definately show his character, and desire to play. Before he was the starting QB, Joe Theisman volunteered to return kicks on special teams. His desire to play was that strong!
Lavar is a talented dude. Talent isn't enough

[Luxorreb]

I'm buying the team first Gibbs/ Williams philosophy. I love to see Lavar on the field, but I'd rather see higher numbers in the Win column than anything.

TEAM.

It's the thing that matters and more and more coaches/gms/owners realizing that. Why not keep Holdman as a starter? We're 3-0. 0-3 you'd probably see alot more of Lavar. Sure I understand his frustration, but shit he's making lotsa money. Making that on the bench ain't getting any sympathy from me. Let's just all remember the word TEAM. Lavar will show eventually as we all know he's probably hungrier than ever. I do think this whole topic was created by the media. "Do it in practice you'll do it in a game. Don't do it in practice and you won't play in the game," Greg Williams.

[MTK]

Sounds like the picture is getting a little clearer with Arrington... the defensive staff just doesn't trust him enough to stay true to the schemes. When that happens, he'll play, simple as that.

They're trying to break him down, get rid of his bad habits and build him back up.

[paulskinsfan]

On NFL Network last night, they briefly discussed the LaVar issue and showed some highlights as evidence of the fact that LaVar freelances and plays out of position. Two of the plays they used as evidence occurred during the Bears opener, and LaVar was absolutely way out of position and the play went for a big gain. We all love LaVar, but he has played by his own set of rules in the past.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Sounds like the picture is getting a little clearer with Arrington... the defensive staff just doesn't trust him enough to stay true to the schemes. When that happens, he'll play, simple as that.

They're trying to break him down, get rid of his bad habits and build him back up.

I agree. Based on what we've heard from the coaches themselves, if he listens and is as "Mr. Redskin" as he describes himself to be, he'll know that his hits/stats will come if he stays within the system.