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Giants | Arrington impressive so far
Wed, 5 Jul 2006 17:20:22 -0700

Jim Corbett, of the USA Today, reports New York Giants LB LaVar Arrington has impressed his new coaching staff and teammates with his offseason work habits and attitude. "He's playing with a huge chip on his shoulder to prove what he can do when he's healthy," Giants LB Antonio Pierce says. "That, along with the other parts we've added on this defense, creates a great vibe." Arrington has always been best blitzing off the edge. Defensive coordinator Tim Lewis plans to keep opposing quarterbacks on edge by deploying Arrington in creative ways in concert with DEs Michael Strahan and Osi Umenyiora.
 

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Arrington is a very good player and the Skins only let him go because of money/owner's pride.

I really wish we could have snagged him. He is a difference maker. When the games really counted Washington had no problems putting him out there on defense.

In their playoff win he had 9 tackles, 1 pick which he returned 21 yards and 1 forced fumble. It was arguably the best day of the season by a Washington defender.
 

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jterrell said:
Arrington is a very good player and the Skins only let him go because of money/owner's pride.

I really wish we could have snagged him. He is a difference maker. When the games really counted Washington had no problems putting him out there on defense.

In their playoff win he had 9 tackles, 1 pick which he returned 21 yards and 1 forced fumble. It was arguably the best day of the season by a Washington defender.

Youre wrong. Money had something to do with it but it was not the only reason. That being said lavar will def. play with a chip on his shoulder and I'am def. worried he will save his best for when he plays the Commanders. Oh and when the games that you said really counted, sure lavar was playing but never on 3rd down, which are kinda important....dont ya think???

That pick was deflected and went right into his hands. That forced fumble went out of bounds so it didnt affect the game at all. Best day for a Washington defender, my a##
 

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I think the DE playing against our woeful tackles had the best game of the season for a Skins defender. Didn't he have 4 sacks?
 

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lkelly said:
I think the DE playing against our woeful tackles had the best game of the season for a Skins defender. Didn't he have 4 sacks?

Yeah that would be Phillip Daniels, and i think he had maybe 1 or 2 forced fumbles...i dont feel like looking it up.
 

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apickmans said:
Yeah that would be Phillip Daniels, and i think he had maybe 1 or 2 forced fumbles...i dont feel like looking it up.

Yes he had 4 sacks again Tucker who is no longer on the team, he will be going again Adams this year who he has never had a sack against.

Also he did not have any forced fumbles
 

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BigDFan5 said:
Yes he had 4 sacks again Tucker who is no longer on the team, he will be going again Adams this year who he has never had a sack against.

Also he did not have any forced fumbles
Skins are suppose to flip Daniels to the LE this year to open up RE for Andre Carter.
 

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jterrell said:
Arrington is a very good player and the Skins only let him go because of money/owner's pride.

I really wish we could have snagged him. He is a difference maker. When the games really counted Washington had no problems putting him out there on defense.

I agree0. Its rare to find a difference maker on the open market, especially one who fits your scheme like a glove. He's an emotional leader on the field, and gets his teammates fired up and playing to a higher level. We allocated more resources on that position than we would have if we signed LA with Boiman and a first round draft pick (and the salary that goes along with it), and I don't think we'll get as much production from it. I think we'll regret this one. I hope Bobby Carpenter turns out to be more than just a "solid player".
 

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apickmans said:
Youre wrong. Money had something to do with it but it was not the only reason. That being said lavar will def. play with a chip on his shoulder and I'am def. worried he will save his best for when he plays the Commanders. Oh and when the games that you said really counted, sure lavar was playing but never on 3rd down, which are kinda important....dont ya think???

That pick was deflected and went right into his hands. That forced fumble went out of bounds so it didnt affect the game at all. Best day for a Washington defender, my a##


I love the tone of this reply.... Sour Grapes is what they call it!!! Most Skins fans put Lavar down just like most Boys fans put LA down!!! they make things so easy and effortless people think thay can be replaced or their productivity will not be missed!!!

Lavar will have 10 sax this year!!!
 

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Funny how the skins dismiss the the loss of Arrington so quickly. Point is, when the skins were playing their best D, Arrington was a big part of it.
 

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BigDFan5 said:
Yes he had 4 sacks again Tucker who is no longer on the team, he will be going again Adams this year who he has never had a sack against.

Also he did not have any forced fumbles

My bad bigdfan, it was a recovered fumble.
 

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dmq said:
Funny how the skins dismiss the the loss of Arrington so quickly. Point is, when the skins were playing their best D, Arrington was a big part of it.

Our defense played well all season, with the exception of the first giants game. What are you talking about, were you referring to lavar's 0 sacks as an indication of him being a big part?
 

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MONT17 said:
I love the tone of this reply.... Sour Grapes is what they call it!!! Most Skins fans put Lavar down just like most Boys fans put LA down!!! they make things so easy and effortless people think thay can be replaced or their productivity will not be missed!!!

Lavar will have 10 sax this year!!!

Did you not read what what i typed. I said i was worried lavar would play his best against us. I know lavar can be a playmaker, especially now that he will be playing with a chip on his shoulder. I never said it would be easy to replace lavar.
 

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Didn't we just read a week or so ago that he was having trouble with his Achilles tendon?
 

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I read the same thing - he was sitting out due to an inflamed achilles. And don't forget about his bad knee(s).

I'm personally glad we passed on him.
 

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notice they just mention his work habits and attitude, and mention nothing about his knee or how he's looked in the scheme during mini-camps
 

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Gfunk said:
notice they just mention his work habits and attitude, and mention nothing about his knee or how he's looked in the scheme during mini-camps


I agree.. I mean I don't think that anyone has ever thought that Lavar lacked intensity. I've also heard the achilles thing.. either way.. I think any evaluation of any player is a little premature before training camp has even started. Everyone is all-world right now.
 

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The trouble with Arrington is . . . the Postons come with him.
 
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