LaVar buying into the system?

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.

Kope · 09-05-2005, 01:22 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.

12thMan · 09-05-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kope

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.

jdlea · 09-05-2005, 03:58 PM

It's a mistake trying to make LaVar a defensive end.

TheMalcolmConnection · 09-05-2005, 04:12 PM

If that is so, I can see Williams realizing that and nipping that in the bud.

BleedBurgundy · 09-05-2005, 04:19 PM

So, no one thinks he'll start against the Bears?

TheMalcolmConnection · 09-05-2005, 04:21 PM

If he plays in Williams's defense, he's a starter. They're all starters.

I DO think that everyone in the stadium, myself included, would spring a rubbery one if he DOES step onto the field in the first defensive series, but I don't care as long as he gets his reps.

12thMan · 09-05-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

So, no one thinks he'll start against the Bears?

I think he'll be starting after the bye week, but he'll see plenty of action in the first two games. I think they are going to be extra careful with LA this time around.

09-05-2005, 11:54 AM	#1
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	LaVar buying into the system? 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. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

09-05-2005, 12:15 PM	#2
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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.

09-05-2005, 12:40 PM	#3
Wanga Skins Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Westminster, MD Age: 45 Posts: 135	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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.

09-05-2005, 12:41 PM	#4
Kevikazi Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 55 Posts: 187	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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.

09-05-2005, 12:51 PM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: LaVar buying into the system? Also, it seemed like he was perfectly happy playing DE. I think he just likes to wreak havoc. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

09-05-2005, 01:00 PM	#6
Kevikazi Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 55 Posts: 187	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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.

09-05-2005, 01:22 PM	#7
Kope Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NC Posts: 447	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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.

09-05-2005, 02:10 PM	#9
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 55 Posts: 1,587	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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! __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

09-05-2005, 02:17 PM	#10
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,446	Re: LaVar buying into the system? 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. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

09-05-2005, 03:58 PM	#11
jdlea Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,109	Re: LaVar buying into the system? It's a mistake trying to make LaVar a defensive end.

09-05-2005, 04:12 PM	#12
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: LaVar buying into the system? If that is so, I can see Williams realizing that and nipping that in the bud. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

09-05-2005, 04:19 PM	#13
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: LaVar buying into the system? So, no one thinks he'll start against the Bears?

09-05-2005, 04:21 PM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: LaVar buying into the system? If he plays in Williams's defense, he's a starter. They're all starters. I DO think that everyone in the stadium, myself included, would spring a rubbery one if he DOES step onto the field in the first defensive series, but I don't care as long as he gets his reps. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

LaVar buying into the system?

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