If we keep Archuletta...

[gabe1984]

I remember when Archuletta was with Ram's he was considered a pretty good safety. He used to have an overall rating in the 90s in Madden Football, that's pretty good. I just don't understand how he can all of a sudden be this horrible, I mean, he doesn't even look like he belongs in the NFL. I dunno, I think if I was Gibbs and Williams, I'd bring him in during the offseason, have a sit down meeting and say something like. Look Adam, we still believe in you, we want you to be a part of this team, but there are certain aspects of your game that you still need to work on. We want to help you get better, stay around here in the offseason, let's put the past behind us and make it work. They need to talk to him figure out why he thinks it didn't work this past season, and help him fix what he needs to work on. Then, if it still doesn't work, I'd let him go.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by gabe1984

I remember when Archuletta was with Ram's he was considered a pretty good safety. He used to have an overall rating in the 90s in Madden Football, that's pretty good. I just don't understand how he can all of a sudden be this horrible, I mean, he doesn't even look like he belongs in the NFL. I dunno, I think if I was Gibbs and Williams, I'd bring him in during the offseason, have a sit down meeting and say something like. Look Adam, we still believe in you, we want you to be a part of this team, but there are certain aspects of your game that you still need to work on. We want to help you get better, stay around here in the offseason, let's put the past behind us and make it work. They need to talk to him figure out why he thinks it didn't work this past season, and help him fix what he needs to work on. Then, if it still doesn't work, I'd let him go.

either the staff hates him or he hit the wall. it happens.

[firstdown]

AA did come out and sadi something to the effect of that the big contract distracted his play and but allot of preasure on him. I think Carter said about the same thing but he let that go and just went out and played the last 5 or 6 games of the year and did improve. Maybe being benched and another year in the system he will start to live up to his contract. I think our D as a whole started thinking to much last year and did not just go out and play. They just never had that play that got them rolling.

[The Huddle]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

How many think that Archuletta's decision to chose his own workout regime during the offseason, as opposed to being at Redskin Park set him back in his preperation for the season?

Not me. I think this idea that you have to be at Redskin Park in the offseason is a crock. Most of the guys made it, and we were 5-11. Hard to make a case that it's a big deal with results like that.

[Monkeydad]

We should use him exactly how I use him on Madden.

Make him the nickel back and blitz him every time he's on the field. It works very well on Madden.

[gabe1984]

Originally Posted by Buster

We should use him exactly how I use him on Madden.

Make him the nickel back and blitz him every time he's on the field. It works very well on Madden.

I agree. He lead the league in sacks in my season on Madden. Maybe GW should consult us on the proper way to use AA.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by gabe1984

I agree. He lead the league in sacks in my season on Madden. Maybe GW should consult us on the proper way to use AA.

Yep, I just finished a 13-2-1 (yes, a tie) season on Madden.

Campbell at QB.
Portis healthy. Betts backup. Duckett every 3rd down.
Sean Taylor missed the first 5 games of the season (preseason injury) ARGH.
Prioleau at SS...Arch at nickel back.
Springs got hurt for a couple of games (Rumph replaced)

I'm about to start the playoffs.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by gabe1984

I remember when Archuletta was with Ram's he was considered a pretty good safety. He used to have an overall rating in the 90s in Madden Football, that's pretty good. I just don't understand how he can all of a sudden be this horrible, I mean, he doesn't even look like he belongs in the NFL. I dunno, I think if I was Gibbs and Williams, I'd bring him in during the offseason, have a sit down meeting and say something like. Look Adam, we still believe in you, we want you to be a part of this team, but there are certain aspects of your game that you still need to work on. We want to help you get better, stay around here in the offseason, let's put the past behind us and make it work. They need to talk to him figure out why he thinks it didn't work this past season, and help him fix what he needs to work on. Then, if it still doesn't work, I'd let him go.

I think the best guess is that he had an injury that affected his ability to play the game. I mean with Brunell in 2004 when he clearly played the worst year of his career (he didn't even complete 50%), it was later disclosed that he was playing badly hurt and he ended up winning his starting job back a year later. I don't see why this couldn't be the situation with Archuleta. He even hinted at an injury a few times in various interviews. It may be more serious than hes giving it credit for. Screw his contract, if he comes back next season, let him compete for the starting job. If his injury is chronic, cut him.

[That Guy]

if he wasn't hurt, he hit the wall, or he was being horrible misused on purpose.

maybe he could help our linebacker depth? i'm really not sure he'll ever be very good at safety here.

[mlmpetert]

id like to see what he can do as a mlb - a mix between Urlacker and Zach Thomas

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

id like to see what he can do as a mlb - a mix between Urlacker and Zach Thomas

really doubt that. he's way to small and not nearly as good in coverage. he might be a decent starter (but nowhere close to a HoFer). he'd probably play better than holdman right off the bat though.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

holdman plays outside linebacker

[SantanaMan]

Apologies if this has already been posted (from KFFL) ...

Bears | Archuleta an option?
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:09:02 -0800
John Mullin, of the Chicago Tribune, reports should the <A href="http://www.kffl.com/team/37/nfl">Washington Redskins decide to part ways with S Adam Archuleta this offseason, the Chicago Bears might express interest in the veteran safety. Last offseason, the Redskins outbid the Bears for the services of Archuleta, who played under Bears head coach Lovie Smith while Smith was still a member of the St. Louis Rams coaching staff. A new rule allows Archuleta to hit the market at the outset of free agency and the Redskins will likely release him in early March.

[CrazyCanuck]

Mr. Snyder should buy him a plasma TV so he can watch the games at home. Let his wife patrol the sidelines instead.

[Carnage]

Originally Posted by Buster

We should use him exactly how I use him on Madden.

Make him the nickel back and blitz him every time he's on the field. It works very well on Madden.

It is way too easy and effective blitzing DBs in Madden. My nickel back always goes to the probowl with like 12 sacks.