Landry is MIA

[r08kessl]

the good 'ol folks over at espn seem to think theres at least a possibility.

from the rumors section:

LaRon Landry, the sixth overall draft pick in 2007, has some folks in Washington upset as he's skipped the majority of OTA's for the Washington Redskins. Safeties coach Steve Jackson remarked to the Washington Examiner that he was "disappointed" in Landry's no-shows, and head coach Jim Zorn was quoted by the Washington Post's Redskins Insider blog as saying that he thinks Landry's non-attendance is "disappointing to his teammates as well".
It's uncertain whether taking the fatherly stance of "I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed" will work with Landry, a potential star player who is allegedly working out in Arizona this offseason. So far it's just been Jackson announcing his disappointment and Zorn indicating that he thinks the other players are disappointed, a far cry from being publicly called out by one of the veterans on the roster.

In spite of this, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk thinks that Landry could be angling to be traded, and has heard "suggestions" that there could be a more substantial issue with Landry's non-attendance at voluntary sessions during both preseasons of his NFL career.

As for 'Skins secondary coach Jerry Gray, he'd rather that Landry stick around, telling the Examiner, "LaRon can become an elite safety. He has the tools."

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by r08kessl

the good 'ol folks over at espn seem to think theres at least a possibility.

from the rumors section:

At least a possibility of what?

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by r08kessl

the good 'ol folks over at espn seem to think theres at least a possibility.

from the rumors section:

Pure speculation. In fact I don't think I've ever seen speculation done so poorly, even for PFT. This is basically the equivalent of a weatherman guessing that it's going to snow in Florida. Sure it's possible and it's even happened at one point or another but no one's going to hold their breath.

Thats it I'm so putting this amazing insight on my Twitter page.

[MTK]

I think it's a stretch to say he wants out.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I think it's a stretch to say he wants out.

Yeah what the hell! I've never heard about Landry wanting out before this thread and whatever rumor came up. Where would he want to play? Few defenses have the potential this one does now...

[freddyg12]

I would hope it isn't true, but on the other hand, if he wants out & the team could somehow get a mint for him, let him go. As it is now, he's a good free safey but he's highly paid for the role he plays & I think it's a relatively deep position. K. Moore looks like he could work out.

[Larry Michael is Satan]

This whole "not returning calls/texts" thing just smacks of ego and self importance, not to mention unprofessional and passive aggressive. Kind of High School pouty girlfriend-ish. If I had to guess, I'd say her feelings are hurt from when Danny started paying more attention to D'Angelo halfway through last semester.

[Defensewins]

Landry is not MIA.
This is the OFF SEASON. Leave the guy alone. Either the NFL changes the name of VOLUNATRY workouts to mandatory workouts or NFL coaches and FO people need to keep their mouths shut when a player decides to pass on voluntary WO's.
Why is Zorn airing team issues in the press? Zorn is the one that sounds like a child," I think it's disappointing to his teammates as well (that Landry is not here)," Zorn said. Some of the players were crying and very upset.

What is so life theatening that Landry needs to return these calls? To hear his coaches complain and try to guilt him to come in on his off time? Landry is not a lazy fat cow like some of our other players that need to be watched, babied and put on diets. Landry is a fit professional and knows how to prepare for the season. The coaches are not installing a new playbook. They are not re-inventing the wheel. This is football not brain surgery.


The OTA's really geared to lazy guys our rookie WR's from last year that show up to their first NFL camp and did care enough to be in shape, thus they played like shit.
Let Landry enjoy his time away from work and allow him to be a happy Redskin.

[dblanch66]

Anyone who wants out, be my guest. Don 't let the door hit ya where the good Lord split ya. I say if you don't want to be a Redskin then gtf out of dodge. We don't want you. Let's have a roster of guys who love the Redskin tradition and want to bust some NFC ass and let the other posers go play in Dallass.

[TheSmurfs22]

Not a big deal however he should call his employer.

[CRedskinsRule]

I am again showing my armchair nature(this time at the league level)
but if everyone shows up, I wonder if they would investigate about us making them more required than optional. Just a thought.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I am again showing my armchair nature(this time at the league level)
but if everyone shows up, I wonder if they would investigate about us making them more required than optional. Just a thought.

Instead of your suggested conspiracy, I'm more inclined to think the team has done a great job assembling the kind of players who care enough about each other and winning to be there despite the "voluntary" label.

It also tells me that there is probably some good veteran leadership making sure the younger players understand how important OTA's are. I think you'd be hard pressed to find another team with every player except one in attendance for voluntary sessions. So I've got to tip my hat to our guys for that one.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Instead of your suggested conspiracy, I'm more inclined to think the team has done a great job assembling the kind of players who care enough about each other and winning to be there despite the "voluntary" label.

It also tells me that there is probably some good veteran leadership making sure the younger players understand how important OTA's are. I think you'd be hard pressed to find another team with every player except one in attendance for voluntary sessions. So I've got to tip my hat to our guys for that one.

See I believe that too, and I was not trying to suggest otherwise, only that if every one shows up, then the League may look more closely. I am really glad that everyone is there, and I would also expect that some bonuses are being earned by the high participation numbers.

I hope this all translates into great team camaraderie.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

See I believe that too, and I was not trying to suggest otherwise, only that if every one shows up, then the League may look more closely. I am really glad that everyone is there, and I would also expect that some bonuses are being earned by the high participation numbers.

I hope this all translates into great team camaraderie.

Yeah, I'd agree about the workout bonuses. They really are a win-win. The team gets more players at the park working on their conditioning, the playbook, and chemistry (which can improve chances of winning on Sundays), and the players get nice $$.

[Sean"Big Hurt"Taylor]

Laron gets traded I will be pissed. I do believe that he does not like the way he is being used in Blache's scheme. He was complaing that we were no getting enough pass rush to help out with the interceptions. I do believe his natural position is strong safety not free safety. Landry is not a ball hawk, he is an enforcer that dishes out punishments causing fumbles. I really want to see how he would do with D. Hall the entire year and the addition of Haynesworth. I wish also that he does not want out of D.C.