Oldskool Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm ARRINGTON BUYS HIS FREEDOM Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports that Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington has ponied up more than $4 million in cash to the team in order to secure his freedom. The move most likely enables the team to save money under the cap as a result of his departure. Previously, keeping or cutting Arrington would have resulted in an eight-figure cap hit, with the hit $100,000 or so higher if he had gotten cut. The agreement ends a relationship that had grown rocky over the past two-plus years. Weeks after signing a big-money extension in December 2003, Arrington's agents claimed that the team had hoodwinked LaVar by removing from the final version of the paperwork a $6.5 million roster bonus due in July 2006. His agents, Carl and Kevin Poston, admitted that they didn't read the final version of the deal before signing it. They're now dealing with a disciplinary action filed against them by the NFLPA. The allegation of fraudulent conduct on the part of the team was odd in light of the fact that the Redskins already had promised in the deal to pay him a $6.5 million roster bonus in July 2006. The Postons essentially were claiming that a second roster bonus of that same magnitude should have been included, which would have pushed his cap number for this season toward a ridiculous $19 million, which translates to more than 20 percent of the team's entire spending limit under the current CBA. A grievance was filed and Arrington ultimately agreed to a face-saving settlement that, as a practical matter, didn't give him much of anything in return. Dogged by a knee injury for much of 2004, he then was in the doghouse during the early stages of the 2005 season, possibly due to the lingering ill will engendered by the contract dispute. Though he ultimately redeemed himself on the field, Arrington drew the ire of coach Joe Gibbs by musing about his long-term status with the team as the 'Skins prepared to play the Eagles in a game that was crucial to Washington's playoff hopes. Arrington suggested at one point during the 2005 season that he might retire from the game if the 'Skins don't want him back. By coughing up $4 million in money already paid, it's obvious that Arrington still wants to play somewhere. Although the Redskins surely would have cut Arrington before his $6.5 million roster bonus came due, paying the money to get out now gives him a chance to hit the market in the early days of free agency, when the money tends to flow a little more freely. If, however, his agents had made the roster bonus due in March, Arrington would have gotten out without having to pay a dime. At a time when tampering is more rampant than ever in the NFL, our guess is that Arrington already has an agreement in principle with a new team, and that the deal more than compensates him for the $4 million that he paid back to the Redskins. With the union already up the Postons' butts, the last thing they need to be doing is advising him to pay the $4 million back without having a damn good idea what he'd get somewhere else. Our own money is on the Vikings and the Browns as his next destination, with the Steelers as an outside possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htmARRINGTON BUYS HIS FREEDOM Our own money is on the Vikings and the Browns as his next destination, with the Steelers as an outside possibility. As long as it's not in the division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEMO Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 hmm... interesting article. We sure did need that 4 million dollars in cap relief. I was not surprised when i heard that we were releasing him. This is Williams team and he is not a Williams type player. I don't know about the other thing, about having a deal in place. Pro football talk tends to be a little free-lance on their rumor mill. That is a pretty bold alegation without a lot of facts to back it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairmangao Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 What is up with the Postons anyways??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Browns or Vikings would be nice...we won't see the Vikings again for a long time probably (barring any playoff encounter possibly) and we probably don't play the AFC North for a couple of years. While I don't think he'll ever become a top-tier LB again, I'd still rather not have to see him opposite us if given the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randythesofine Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I say he is a falcon or my sleeper pick, the cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amaprius Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Raiders, Cards or Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 what about San Diego? I remember LaVar saying he wouldn't mind playing for Marty again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish50 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 He did buy a house in Annapolis, Md. Maybe the ravens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsforPrez Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I'm gonna have to say Cleveland. They've got a new defensive minded coach, and he would be a real good compliment to Andra Davis. It's also a team that is almost 20 million dollars under the cap so they have the money to spend. Not to mention it's close to his original home in Pittsburgh. Definitely expecting to see him in a browns uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjm11516 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Browns or Vikings would be nice...we won't see the Vikings again for a long time probably (barring any playoff encounter possibly) and we probably don't play the AFC North for a couple of years. While I don't think he'll ever become a top-tier LB again, I'd still rather not have to see him opposite us if given the choice. how do u talk junk when your team got swept and we kept you out the playoffs. Did you guys not cut one of your best players? Who cares if he is on a team we play or not. Have you watched him the past two years. He is not good anymore. I hope we do play him. He sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsngibbs4life Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Who cares if he is on a team we play or not. Have you watched him the past two years. He is not good anymore. I hope we do play him. He sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieskin Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 the only advantage in having him play in the division is we could bust his rear end twice a season, good riddance to him, he lied to all of us, he was our heroe and champion, and he lied to us, he is another TO just not quite as bad, I trust williams and gibbs to get us a better LB'r than that lyin piece of whatever, a lot of people stood up for him when everyone was sayin he was garbage and it turns out those people were right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I see him taking less money and going to Pittsburg. He has said thats his favorite team. Although, it wouldnt make too much sense.. all of their starting linebackers are all upgrades to LA. Cleveland would make sense for him... Crennel would know how to use him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I hope he ends up with the iggles! we will exploit his declining pass coverage skills and he will end the career of one of our QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebornempowered Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I hope he ends up with the iggles! we will exploit his declining pass coverage skills and he will end the career of one of our QBs. I like the first part of that but the second part not quite so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdaddy Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Good informative post....it makes a lot of sense. Arrington must know where he's going to make a move like this. Sounds like somebody is going to be overpaying for an injury-riddled LB. Good luck Lavar, thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Arrington has made a huge mistake. After all these years the team goes to the playoffs and he leaves, what a bonehead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I hope he ends up with the iggles! we will exploit his declining pass coverage skills and he will end the career of one of our QBs. I don't understand adding on that last part about hoping he ends the career of one our QBs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex03 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Cards or Steelers are good calls I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I don't understand adding on that last part about hoping he ends the career of one our QBs... Some people are bigger fans of the player than the team. Not trying to single out any one person, but expect to see a lot of that from a lot of people today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 "Arrington has made a huge mistake. After all these years the team goes to the playoffs and he leaves, what a bonehead." going to the playoffs doesn't mean squat - as we have constantly reminded our Iggle brethren there is only one game that couints - and winning that game is the ultimate tell of the tale. we have nothing to brag about....unless...of course.......second best suits your fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonoman Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Lots of shirts for sale.I am glad the PITA is gone. :applause: :applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince62 Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 "Some people are bigger fans of the player than the team." no......some people see the business side for what it is and recognize that all these moves have consequences.....constant churn with "team" being bandied about like so much sugar to pacify fans content with improvement......but willing to wait forever for excellence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedzoneHunter Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 I see him taking less money and going to Pittsburg. He has said thats his favorite team. Although, it wouldnt make too much sense.. all of their starting linebackers are all upgrades to LA. Cleveland would make sense for him... Crennel would know how to use him. He may want a little revenge? If so, he may want to sign with Philadelphia and his old buddy Trotter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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