sporting news take on Lavar

[Puffboy(ricky)]

Arrington tour headed to Jacksonville
LaVar Arrington missed a meeting with the Bengals, but he plans to keep a visit with Jacksonville on Saturday. Arrington, represented by Carl Poston, could still visit Cincinnati and Miami. Poston negotiated a seven-year, $54 million deal ($18.5 million guaranteed) for OLB Julian Peterson last week. Poston said some teams told him they rated Arrington ahead of Peterson.
PFW: Who is the favorite to land Arrington?
Reynolds: Jacksonville has money to spend, but don’t expect it to meet Arrington’s sticker price. The Jaguars won’t overpay for a player with a history of injuries. After stretching their budget to keep DTs Marcus Stroud and John Henderson, the Jaguars are unlikely to invest in Arrington if it means more than $5 million per season. Vice president of personnel James Harris has been extremely passive shopping the free-agent market. Since the club was burned by the Hugh Douglas deal a few years ago, Jacksonville has
always entered the free-agent market feet first. It did sign CB Brian Williams (six years, $32 million) on March 8.
Miami might offer the best situation. Arrington wouldn’t have to carry more than his share of the load and might be more inclined to accept a short-term deal chock full of incentives to be a part of what is shaping up to be a scary defense under Nick Saban’s guidance.
The Bengals aren’t out of the running, but they aren’t in the middle of the pack either. Cincinnati won’t sign a fiscally irresponsible contract, even for a player who Marvin Lewis believes can be a true difference-maker.


Link
http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/Commentary/Spins/2006/spins032406.htm

 

[nando03]

good read, thanks.

 

[Dolfan5000]

Sweeeeeet, but speculation is such a tease.

 

[Fin Fan in Cali]

Thanks bro! Nice read.

 

[WISfinfan13]

nice article, but i dont think this guy is very creditable. But yet it nice to hear we have the "best oppurtunity from a neutral source.

 

[BennyVW]

Thanks for the article!

 

[NickJr.]

Basically it comes down to this imo. If he ONLY wants to chase big money, he's good as gone. If he's willing to get a little less that JP to be on a contender then he's ours. You can't blame him either way. Just like Brees, we'll see his true colors soon.

 

[Spray Mucus]

Basically it comes down to this imo. If he ONLY wants to chase big money, he's good as gone.

Yeah but it seems like nobody is giving him the money he wants. So he won't exactly be chasing the money becaus eit's not there to chase.

 

[Puffboy(ricky)]

:barf: This free agent anticipation feels much like the 4th down and 2 yards to go feeling in the tummy

 

[Nick13]

the difference between Arrington and Brees is that Brees had no preference where he went, we was going to go anywhere where they were going to pay him, thus NO. Arrington has said he wants to play here, but that he also wants a contract comparable to what he feels his value is, and that if he gets that, he'll take it. on the surface is a subtle difference, but in reality its a huge difference.

 

[ATVZ400]

Basically it comes down to this imo. If he ONLY wants to chase big money, he's good as gone. If he's willing to get a little less that JP to be on a contender then he's ours. You can't blame him either way. Just like Brees, we'll see his true colors soon.

GOOD POINT!

 

[jonnyblaze22]

yes

Basically it comes down to this imo. If he ONLY wants to chase big money, he's good as gone. If he's willing to get a little less that JP to be on a contender then he's ours. You can't blame him either way. Just like Brees, we'll see his true colors soon.

I like

 

[PhinsPhan]

I think Arrington suprised alot of people when he bought out his contract for something to the tune of 8 million. I think that suggests it is obvious he is not purely about the money. But the question is if the Dolphins money and situation match more money and different situations from other clubs.

 

[Mike13]

Basically it comes down to this imo. If he ONLY wants to chase big money, he's good as gone. If he's willing to get a little less that JP to be on a contender then he's ours. You can't blame him either way. Just like Brees, we'll see his true colors soon.

Good Point.

 

[Canadianfishfan]

I love speculation... makes for good fodder...A few weekds ago there was the dante/drew sweepstakes. i was all over Brees. But in hindsight, perhaps Dante was a better acquisition. There are alot of high profile players who will not win a SB. Or make the difference to win one. Dante may not be that player.. but i can see how there may be a fire for him to produce.. ie being from Florida, chip on his shoulder from Minny.
Arrington doesn't seem to have those qualities. He's gave up alot. To get alot. I trust the Dolphins brass will make the best decision for the team. Even if it means settling for a player as unproven as Arrington. But then.. after Thomas and Crowder... it's just gravy!