TheMalcolmConnection
09-05-2005, 11:54 AM
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.
12thMan
09-05-2005, 12:15 PM
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.
Wanga Skins
09-05-2005, 12:40 PM
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.
Kevikazi
09-05-2005, 12:41 PM
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.
TheMalcolmConnection
09-05-2005, 12:51 PM
Also, it seemed like he was perfectly happy playing DE. I think he just likes to wreak havoc.
Kevikazi
09-05-2005, 01:00 PM
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.
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.
12thMan
09-05-2005, 02:02 PM
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.
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.
GoSkins!
09-05-2005, 02:10 PM
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!
mooby
09-05-2005, 02:17 PM
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.