afparent Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Arrington Returns to Practice; Daniels Placed on IR Associated Press Wednesday, December 8, 2004; 5:47 PM ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington practiced Wednesday for the first time since his knee surgery in September. Arrington worked mostly with the scout team and left the practice early for treatment. He was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, although coach Joe Gibbs was pessimistic that Arrington would play. "You don't want to say never, but I think it would be hard," Gibbs said. The three-time Pro Bowl linebacker was injured when he took an awkward step in the season-opening victory over Tampa Bay. He played the following week against the New York Giants, but had surgery a few days later to repair torn cartilage after the knee started to swell. He was slow to heal because of a bone bruise that wasn't discovered until he aggravated the knee while running in late October. The Redskins' defense has played extremely well in 10 games without Arrington. Lemar Marshall, who had never started an NFL game, has quietly and efficiently filled in at the weak side linebacker spot for a defense ranked No. 2 in the league. Meanwhile, another opening day defensive starter, defensive end Phillip Daniels, had his season officially come to an end when he was placed on injured reserve. Daniels dislocated a bone in his left wrist in Sunday's game against the New York Giants. He signed a five-year, $11 million contract as a free agent in March, but he played in just five games because of a groin injury. Defensive lineman Cedric Killings was signed to fill Daniels' roster spot. Killing spent training camp with the Redskins before being released in September. Also, linebacker Billy Strother was signed to the practice squad. Defensive end Demetric Evans, who has four starts this season, was ruled out for the Eagles game with a hairline fracture in his leg. www.washingtonpost.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 No Evans AND no Daniels.... That's it, sign Brackens. :jk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Tony Bracken's home is very close to me here in Texas. I know him and his family very well. I have not seen him this year....so I don't know if he is back here from Florida or not. I will try to talk to his mom and see what his thoughts are for playing again. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBkilla56 Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 So LA at least has 10% chance of playing? Well then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFolk Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 I think LA should shut it down for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 Ok, Comcast sports said his practice went very well. He will practice in pads tomorrow. Lavar was psyched...couldn't sleep well last night. Gibbs said he did well, moved around good. Lavar said he felt pretty good!! also, they flew Mark Rypien from Washington state to speak to the team today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSkins Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by Blondie Tony Bracken's home is very close to me here in Texas. I know him and his family very well. I have not seen him this year....so I don't know if he is back here from Florida or not. I will try to talk to his mom and see what his thoughts are for playing again. Blondie Wow. That's extremely helpful. That completely came from left field. But it's still cool. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockville Redskin Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 IF he is healthy then I'd love to see him back especially in front of his homecrowd...well almost if a good amount of Skins fans actually show up. He'd be a great spy or maybe G Williams has other plans for him..i'll be extra hyped up if Lavar is in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfujskins Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by afparent Ok, Comcast sports said his practice went very well. He will practice in pads tomorrow. Lavar was psyched...couldn't sleep well last night. Gibbs said he did well, moved around good. Lavar said he felt pretty good!! also, they flew Mark Rypien from Washington state to speak to the team today you see that!? and people think we should GET RID of this guy!? psshh Sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QBkilla56 Posted December 8, 2004 Share Posted December 8, 2004 Originally posted by afparent Ok, Comcast sports said his practice went very well. He will practice in pads tomorrow. Lavar was psyched...couldn't sleep well last night. Gibbs said he did well, moved around good. Lavar said he felt pretty good!! also, they flew Mark Rypien from Washington state to speak to the team today SWEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!! :point2sky :notworthy :notworthy :logo: :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afparent Posted December 8, 2004 Author Share Posted December 8, 2004 I know this may sound trivial, but if he is healthy enough to play, then the decision could be based on who will be inactive. Do we put a pivotal special teams player on inactive just so Lavar can play a few plays. That will be the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Originally posted by afparent I know this may sound trivial, but if he is healthy enough to play, then the decision could be based on who will be inactive. Do we put a pivotal special teams player on inactive just so Lavar can play a few plays. That will be the question. no, you deactivate one of our olineman...i have a strong feeling that LA is going to play this weekend!!:fingersx: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 if the Redskins could get third down from Arrington as a rush end that would make a big difference against McNabb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Redskins would love to have him for the game Sunday I'm sure, but they probably would love to have him play next season more. However, being that Lavar is the best source of info on how he's feeling, I'm guessing he just may be seen on Sunday. Maybe comes down to a "game time decision". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 can anyone here inform us as to whether LA can suffer long-term damage from playing with a bone bruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I think we should hold him back a week. Make him active only in case of emergency. He must be getting better by the day so a whole week will make him that much better for the stretch. This is a big game. I want the person that gives us the best chance to win taking the field. That guy is Marshall so that's who should be playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 itd be nice to have him back out, but id rather he heal again. I know we need him, and hopefully he is 100% now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Actually, can do one better. Have to find the articles, but according to Bubba Tyer, Lavar can suffer long term damage from the deep bone bruise should he return too quickly. Hard to imagine a better source and a reason why it would be said if it wasn't true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 if that's the case then I suppose we will be seeing Chris Clemons out there on third downs at RDE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Sort of like he's done already. Yep. Possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Does anyone here have Jumpy Geathers phone number? We could use him and his "fork-lift" move on Sunday........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 would be kickass if hes back , i know people are cautious but its not like he would jump in the starting lineup sunday , just maybe obvious passing downs or something like that ....BUT only IF hes really ready cuz i miss seeing him out there in the worse way but id rather him not risk serious injury .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Originally posted by bulldog if the Redskins could get third down from Arrington as a rush end that would make a big difference against McNabb This is what Williams/Gibbs are most likely looking for LA to accomplish on Sunday. Thet will want/need him in a 3rd down rushing role since both Evans and Daniels are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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