#56 to play against the Steelers

[hogs86]

This is the best news all year long !!

LINK
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/23/AR2005082301293.html

[rskinsfan10]

Wash Post (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/23/AR2005082301293.html)

[whitskins]

Heeeee'ssss Baaaacckkkkk....


Man On A Mission...

[hogs86]

You are quick but i got you by a min. I guess they will be merged.

[rskinsfan10]

You are quick but i got you by a min. I guess they will be merged.I already merged them.

[RedskinsVision]

As far as the last two days at linebacker, he's been a pleasant surprise. He looks like he's back. He looks like he's ready to play."

that gets me excited for this game.. so many things to watch for.. the 3rd preseason game has always had a regular season like feel to it as opening day creeps in. hopefully we'll see the Arrington we've been looking for.. but i'm going to be nervous about him tweaking the knee again.. *knock on wood*

[redskin_rich]

LaVar is finally going to play and Portis will get a substantial amount of playing time and I can't watch it :cry: . Friday is my 10th anniversary.

[redwolf1218]

The Redskins released safety Tony Dixon and linebacker Joe Tuipala...

Wide receiver Taylor Jacobs was able to jog for the first time since severely spraining his right toe in a scrimmage three weeks ago.

[Ibleedburgundy]

I think I know what jersey to wear to the game! 56 is coming out

[ihatedallas]

Ive almost forgotten how it was to have Lavar on the field...

[skins74]

Thats excellent news. He is a beast, our defense is going to be awesome.

[Skinzaholic]

Sure would be great to see a great showing against the Steelers.

[ryflan47]

LaVar is finally going to play and Portis will get a substantial amount of playing time and I can't watch it :cry: . Friday is my 10th anniversary.
Get your priorities straightened dude!!!
j/k congradulations man!

[Redskin006]

i actually get this game live, so i wanna see him and rogers finally in action.

[GMUskinsfan]

If he stays healthy along with every other player on defense then tell all the people who feared last year's #3 defense they ain't seen nothing yet.

[bgforever]

Now he can ease into the Opening game, instead of last minute hurries. Here's to a much healthier team this season. I let the starters play together, then when you take them out, take them all out. That way we can avoid freaky moves by some of those lessor uncoordinated rookies, or over zealous players attempting to get on a roster in pure desperation.

The experienced guys know how to move around better, use common sense.

[InsomniaKiller]

One thing I've found myself wondering is this:

LaVar has always been known to free-lance from time to time. Sometimes the results are great, sometimes not so much. The style of our defense last year with the different blitzes and all that jazz often seemed chaotic but obviously there was a great deal of structure behind it.

Do you guys think that in this scheme there is room for LaVar's free-lancing? How will Greg Williams react if Arrington gives up a big play as a result? Can #56 actually settle in and accept his role on any given play or is that just part of what makes him so great?

[whitskins]

One thing I've found myself wondering is this:

LaVar has always been known to free-lance from time to time. Sometimes the results are great, sometimes not so much. The style of our defense last year with the different blitzes and all that jazz often seemed chaotic but obviously there was a great deal of structure behind it.

Do you guys think that in this scheme there is room for LaVar's free-lancing? How will Greg Williams react if Arrington gives up a big play as a result? Can #56 actually settle in and accept his role on any given play or is that just part of what makes him so great?

Williams will reign Arrington in, strong coaches like Marvin Lewis were able to corral him. Also though Arrington's free lancing hurt the team before because once a playing got past him the rest of the guys were such poor tacklers or just generally awful. This unit flies to the ball so hard and fast that I think it won't hurt us nearly as much, but I also think Lavar will be in the right place at the right time the vast majority of the plays.

He's heard all the criticism there is to say about him and he's out to prove everyone wrong and truly dominate. If he stays healthy he will come as close as he possibly can to reaching his potential this year.

[whistleandthumb]

Oh no, Pittsburgh. It's time for some heads to do some major bleedin'.


Friday night, let it be Ben RothlisBLEEDer. Mwahahahaha...

[whitskins]

Oh no, Pittsburgh. It's time for some heads to do some major bleedin'.


Friday night, let it be Ben RothlisBLEEDer. Mwahahahaha...

:lol1: That is a championship play on words there.

[dabro]

LaVar is finally going to play and Portis will get a substantial amount of playing time and I can't watch it :cry: . Friday is my 10th anniversary.

You and your wife should do something fun together, then... like watch the game!
:lol1:

[smoak]

I can't wait!!! It'll be my first game as a season ticket holder!!! OH YEAH!

[IowaSkinsFan]

LaVar is finally going to play and Portis will get a substantial amount of playing time and I can't watch it :cry: . Friday is my 10th anniversary.

You can't celebrate it on Saturday?

[Redskinfan28]

I am not very optimistic about Lavar. Comcast reported that Bubba Tyer was still taking the "wait and see" approach with his leg and his availability.

[chrisbcbu]

He probably wont play more than 2-3 series if at all. Im not expecting a big showing from him. I just want to see him run and make a tackle without hurting himself.

[smoak]

He'll play and when everyone sees the explosiveness, it'll get us pumped for the 2005 season!

[skinsdude]

It will be good to see LaVar back on the field. Does anyone know whats up with Walt Harris and his injury? I'm a little concerned, we're thin at corner as it is. We need him back there at least until Carlos gets some more work.

[Skinzaholic]

Another (http://www.dailypress.com/sports/dp-72579sy0aug24,0,3191375.story?coll=dp-sports-local) article reporting this news.

[dj_stouty]

. Friday is my 10th anniversary.

Congrats, Rich! Any chance you can choose a restaurant with several TVs in line-of-sight? ;)

[bwparker]

He might play Defensive End on friday.

Link (http://redskins.scout.com/2/428303.html)

[Redblood]

This is the best news all year long !!

LINK
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/23/AR2005082301293.html

Almost the best. The best news is that our regular season is only 18 days away!

[redskin_rich]

Congrats, Rich! Any chance you can choose a restaurant with several TVs in line-of-sight? ;)
Thanks man. Yeah, I'm working on it, if I can plan it right I can catch the first half while we eat ;). If not, I'll log on here late and read the game thread.

[MoeRedskins]

One thing I've found myself wondering is this:

LaVar has always been known to free-lance from time to time. Sometimes the results are great, sometimes not so much. The style of our defense last year with the different blitzes and all that jazz often seemed chaotic but obviously there was a great deal of structure behind it.

Do you guys think that in this scheme there is room for LaVar's free-lancing? How will Greg Williams react if Arrington gives up a big play as a result? Can #56 actually settle in and accept his role on any given play or is that just part of what makes him so great?

It will work because Lavar or Washington (maybe both) will be blitzing on almost every play. GW is going us Lavar to showcase his strengths (blitzing and blowing up plays) and minimize his weaknessses.

[ihatedallas]

It will work because Lavar or Washington (maybe both) will be blitzing on almost every play. GW is going us Lavar to showcase his strengths (blitzing and blowing up plays) and minimize his weaknessses.

Lavars strength is definitly blitzing...hes so fast he can come off the edge before the backs can poick it up...he has 11 sacks from the linebacker spot a few years ago...

[redskin_rich]

Lavars strength is definitly blitzing...hes so fast he can come off the edge before the backs can poick it up...he has 11 sacks from the linebacker spot a few years ago...
Actually, that was the year he played DE on passing downs that he got the 11 sacks.

[Biggie]

I don't think Lavar's free-lancing style will be very bad at all. After all, we have at least four other Pro Bowl capacity players on that D who can cover plays and provide insurance in case he messes up, and everybody else on the field have been coached by some of the best defensive minds in the league.

We'll be fine.

[smoak]

Actually, that was the year he played DE on passing downs that he got the 11 sacks.

Correct. It was the year he made the play (from the DE spot) on Kurt Warner and the Rams to beat them.

Also, the year he played under Marty, he was almost exclusively used in coverage and he had a career high in INTs. That season also included the season turning play against the Panthers where I was praying and mad at Skins fans for boo-ing...

Ah the memories.

[The Skinsinator]

I can't wait to see LA out there punishing people. The talent is still very present with this guy, he just needs to stay healthy. Williams will totally exploit him and allow him to consistently be the monster is.

[Biggie]

I remember how, not two months ago, some people on this site even wanted to trade him. :rolleyes:

[bwparker]

I remember how, not two months ago, some people on this site even wanted to trade him. :rolleyes:
Some people like to make rash decisions...did everybody miss my post that he will be lining up at DE for the game? I thought that was pretty big news.

[Biggie]

Some people like to make rash decisions...did everybody miss my post that he will be lining up at DE for the game? I thought that was pretty big news.

No, I saw it, and I think it's good. The grind of going against O-linemen again should get him in shape and help the pass rush at the same time.

[redskin_rich]

I don't see that as a surprise, last time he played, in the SF game, it was at DE. That is probably where he will get in most his reps until he is in playing shape.

[bantu]

QB's beware!!!!

I cannot wait to see him back!! I love LaVar even though I get frustrated with him sometimes too.... But, man, to have him back will be sweet. I mean the last memories I have of him playing at full strength was when he picked up and slammed Mike Vick in that preseason game last year. Oh yeah, Vick left the game right afterwards.... Mora wasn't risking Vick to another blitz after that!!

[MoeRedskins]

QB's beware!!!!

I cannot wait to see him back!! I love LaVar even though I get frustrated with him sometimes too.... But, man, to have him back will be sweet. I mean the last memories I have of him playing at full strength was when he picked up and slammed Mike Vick in that preseason game last year. Oh yeah, Vick left the game right afterwards.... Mora wasn't risking Vick to another blitz after that!!

I remember seeing that happen in what seemed like slow motion just thinking "There goes the Falcons season" right before Lavar leveled him. OH, if Lavar takes out Rothlesberger, I might need a change of "Opps, I crapped my pants" undergarment.

[Biggie]

I remember seeing that happen in what seemed like slow motion just thinking "There goes the Falcons season" right before Lavar leveled him. OH, if Lavar takes out Rothlesberger, I might need a change of "Opps, I crapped my pants" undergarment.

I'd rather see Lavar take out Bledsoe, since, you know, the Steelers are my other favorite team.

[smoak]

QB's beware!!!!

I cannot wait to see him back!! I love LaVar even though I get frustrated with him sometimes too.... But, man, to have him back will be sweet. I mean the last memories I have of him playing at full strength was when he picked up and slammed Mike Vick in that preseason game last year. Oh yeah, Vick left the game right afterwards.... Mora wasn't risking Vick to another blitz after that!!

I was there.... for a preseason crowd, it went NUTS!

[smoak]

I'd rather see Lavar take out Bledsoe, since, you know, the Steelers are my other favorite team.

ARGH!!! "other favoritre"???

If the Skins and Steelers played in the Super Bowl, who would you root for?

[skinfan43]

ARGH!!! "other favoritre"???

If the Skins and Steelers played in the Super Bowl, who would you root for?
There IS NO OTHER "FAVORITE" :devil2:
You can't have two wives, and if you do, it just means you don't give a crap about EITHER!
There is ONLY the Redskins.
PERIOD.
(IMHO;))

[redskin_rich]

There IS NO OTHER "FAVORITE" :devil2:
You can't have two wives, and if you do, it just means you don't give a crap about EITHER!
There is ONLY the Redskins.
PERIOD.
(IMHO)
Good call sf43! :beer:

[IowaSkinsFan]

You can't have two wives PERIOD.
(IMHO;))

Wait a minute.....hold up. When did that happen?

[bwparker]

You can't have two wives, and if you do, it just means you don't give a crap about EITHER!
There is ONLY the Redskins.
PERIOD.

I completely agree.
However, I usually pick an AFC team to root for, half heartedly, each year.

I think of her as my mistress;) She's just there in case my wife keeps holding out on me. This has been really helpful for the past decade because the Skin's have kept me damn near celebate. But I maintain that I always love my "wife", she's my first choice, and I'd drop that other **spencored** in an instant.

...Did everyone follow that analogy? sex = winning? yes?

[Biggie]

There IS NO OTHER "FAVORITE"
You can't have two wives, and if you do, it just means you don't give a crap about EITHER!
There is ONLY the Redskins.
PERIOD.
(IMHO;))

SKINS.

I root for them because they almost never play the Redskins, and because I just love Jerome Bettis.

Although, I do hate it when they include clips from last years Skins-Steelers game in his highlight reel. :cry:

[smoak]

LMAO!!! You guys crack me up!

I always put it this way... there are teams that I occasionally support. For example, my grandmom LOVED Green Bay. In memory of all the great times I spent with her, I will root for GB as long as it doesn't conflict with the Skins interests... I consider myselft a Green Bay "supporter", but not a fan. Fan is short for "fanatic", and I am only fanatical about one team, the Redskins.

[bwparker]

LMAO!!! You guys crack me up!

I always put it this way... there are teams that I occasionally support. For example, my grandmom LOVED Green Bay. In memory of all the great times I spent with her, I will root for GB as long as it doesn't conflict with the Skins interests... I consider myselft a Green Bay "supporter", but not a fan. Fan is short for "fanatic", and I am only fanatical about one team, the Redskins.
Thats a good philosophy...I'm stealling it.

I'll also say that there are certain PLAYERS I "support" on other teams as well. I could care less how their teams do, and I, in one instance, hope their team does horribly. But I wish positive press and quality production for the PLAYER(when they are not playing the Skins).

[smoak]

Thats a good philosophy...I'm stealling it.

I'll also say that there are certain PLAYERS I "support" on other teams as well. I could care less how their teams do, and I, in one instance, hope their team does horribly. But I wish positive press and quality production for the PLAYER(when they are not playing the Skins).

I know what you mean. I've liked McNabb ever since the Fithadelphia fans booed him on draft day. I thought it was class-less, but I certainly do not want McNabb's team to do well at all. I was actually hoping he would leave in free agency and go to the AFC.

[ihatedallas]

Skins come first way beyond others, although I will root for up and coming teams liek the Bills and the Texans, becuase I want to see those young teams do well....

[skinfan43]

I don't know... is it wrong for me to not be able to root for anyone - and I mean ANYONE - other than the Skins? I can't root for the Texans, Bills, other teams' players...ANYONE other than the Skins. I may respect the Favre's, the McNabb's, the Harrison's, the Tomlinson's - but I sure as hell will NOT root for them at all! Just can't do it. I suppose the ONLY time i could is if it would benfit the Skins directly, such as Miami knocking off Dallas in week 16 to help lock up a playoff spot for us, etc...
I think I actually can't stand any other team, and I wouldn't have it any other way ;)

[Biggie]

I don't know... is it wrong for me to not be able to root for anyone - and I mean ANYONE - other than the Skins? I can't root for the Texans, Bills, other teams' players...ANYONE other than the Skins. I may respect the Favre's, the McNabb's, the Harrison's, the Tomlinson's - but I sure as hell will NOT root for them at all! Just can't do it. I suppose the ONLY time i could is if it would benfit the Skins directly, such as Miami knocking off Dallas in week 16 to help lock up a playoff spot for us, etc...
I think I actually can't stand any other team, and I wouldn't have it any other way ;)

I was rooting for the Seahawks when they played the Boys last week.

Then they lost, and I realized what a bunch of bums they are.

[FanFromArizona]

You can't celebrate it on Saturday?

I can relate to this story: this year, my wedding anniversary is on Dec. 18th, which is a Sunday.
As part of "her" gift to me [who am I kidding: its really my gift to myself that she allowed]
I got tickets to the 'Zona game[I live in AZ] the week before and will be at home for the real anniversary date.

Sorry yours happens to be on a game night, I could relate to thinking what I would have felt if I had to choose between a
1 appearance every 4 years game or honoring the wife on the same day, sends shudders down my back.

Good luck Man, any anniversary that ends in a 0 or 5 is difficult to get out of. If she's a keeper, watch the first stringers play and then go out with her would be my advice. Of course the game starts 7 PM your time if I am not mistaken, either watch the game at home, tape the game and watch it when you get home, or start by taking her to a sports bar for some liquids.

[PikesPeakSkins]

I don't know... is it wrong for me to not be able to root for anyone - and I mean ANYONE - other than the Skins? I can't root for the Texans, Bills, other teams' players...ANYONE other than the Skins. I may respect the Favre's, the McNabb's, the Harrison's, the Tomlinson's - but I sure as hell will NOT root for them at all! Just can't do it. I suppose the ONLY time i could is if it would benfit the Skins directly, such as Miami knocking off Dallas in week 16 to help lock up a playoff spot for us, etc...
I think I actually can't stand any other team, and I wouldn't have it any other way ;)
COMPLETELY AGREE!!!! I've tried the "other team" approach. No way!!

Go Skins..

I only root for other teams to elevate our playoff chances. In reality, we control our own destiny.

[Biggie]

COMPLETELY AGREE!!!! I've tried the "other team" approach. No way!!

Go Skins..

I only root for other teams to elevate our playoff chances. In reality, we control our own destiny.

You know, if the Steelers were in the NFC, I would spit on them. Besides, they get to play Baltimore twice a year, and if they embarrass the Ravens that only makes us look better. :)

[SonnyandSam]

"The forecast for this season is......Pain!"

Lavar Arrington
Draft Day
April 24, 2004


Well, last year it turned out to be LaVar's pain. THIS YEAR he will be inflicting that pain instead. :rpunch:

[CowboyKilla]

Terror Cometh

[PaynesSkins]

Just read that LaVar and Skins reached an agreement which may cost 3.25 million and possibility of Free Agency 2007.

Any thoughts.... it will be interesting to hear all the details... I don't want to see him leave!

[TertiaryView]

...You can't have two wives, and if you do, it just means you don't give a crap about EITHER!...Well, Mr. Joseph Smith Jr., down Utah way, would most respectfully disagree....

[Biggie]

Just read that LaVar and Skins reached an agreement which may cost 3.25 million and possibility of Free Agency 2007.

Any thoughts.... it will be interesting to hear all the details... I don't want to see him leave!

For some reason, I think the club will have the resources to keep him here by then, and if not, there are other linebackers in the NFL.

But that's what, three seasons for now? Let's just worry about the season we have coming up right now and not worry about what will happen in free agency three years down the road.

[PaynesSkins]

For some reason, I think the club will have the resources to keep him here by then, and if not, there are other linebackers in the NFL.

But that's what, three seasons for now? Let's just worry about the season we have coming up right now and not worry about what will happen in free agency three years down the road.
True... just expressing that PA connection.

[colkurtz]

If LaVar returns to his form, which I think he will, he adds a big dimension to this defense. Teams have to plan around his possible blitzes, because he is so fast.

As far a free lancing, I think he has matured and is hungry for action after almost a full season off.

Can he alter the game? - yes, he is capable of that. Will he be totally dominant on defense? That is the million dollar question.

[LATrueRedskin]

Hopefully he'll come out of this game fine and he'll start to rebuild his stamina. It sounds like Gibbs & Co. kept him out so he'll be fully healed this time. This is great, great news. I get to watch my favorite player again.

[redskin_rich]

Just read that LaVar and Skins reached an agreement which may cost 3.25 million and possibility of Free Agency 2007.

Any thoughts.... it will be interesting to hear all the details... I don't want to see him leave!
The way I heard it, he can get either the 3.25 million or be a free agent if he has 2 more pro bowls.

[colkurtz]

I see LaVar and the rest of the defense playing with some attitude and fury against Pittsburgh tonight. Why?

1. LaVar thinks people are considering him "washed up" or "not meeting his potential". He's got something to prove.

2. The media has already crowned the Steelers as this seasons probable #1 defense. Meanwhile, all you hear about the 'skins defense is how we lost Smoot and Pierce. So the underdog wants to show the big dawg some hard football.

3. Some of the bubble players will get less play time, causing less embarrassing plays on defense. Jimoh on ST only!