Giants ink Arrington

pakowitz · 04-22-2006, 02:24 PM

well worth the money they paid...

gandhi1007 · 04-22-2006, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by pakowitz

well worth the money they paid...

Comin' from a guy that thinks he can compete with A.J. Hawk for an ILB position, I'll take it that you think Arrington is one hell of a LB.

whodatsaintsfan26 · 04-22-2006, 02:49 PM

2005- Arrington was kept out of the starting lineup because of personal differences w/ his coaches most of the season
He started 10 games and had 47 tackles and 0 sacks. He wasnt kept out of the starting lineup for most of the season.

Tobias-Reiper · 04-22-2006, 03:12 PM

I've seen him play enough. Great athlete, no question, but unlike the great ones, he doesn't put himself in the position to make plays. If he makes a big play, is because he was on the spot by chance, not by instinct.

He's good, but not Urlacher good or Lewis good or Brooks good.

gandhi1007 · 04-22-2006, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by whodatsaintsfan26

He started 10 games and had 47 tackles and 0 sacks. He wasnt kept out of the starting lineup for most of the season.

Again... Here you go with stats you found on NFL.com. Okay, He's shown as having ten starts. How many of those games did he get his minutes? The guy did not start getting quality playing time until mid-November. Here's a stat for you: Shawne Merriman (who was a Pro Bowl starter) had only 57 tackles in 15 games. And, Merriman didn't have to fight his coach to get in the game every week. I'm done.

JimBone · 04-22-2006, 06:43 PM

You are right, Arrington is extremely talented. But what i am saying is that i wouldnt shell out $7 million a year for a guy who has injury problems and a history of issues with his coaches. Now, in 2002, i would have given Arrington anything he wanted to come play with us. IT just seems to me as though he hasnt been the same. But i am not questioning his ability.

gandhi1007 · 04-22-2006, 07:00 PM

First off JB, let me say that was a good post. You made your point without trying to downplay a guy that has had nothing less than a stellar career so far. I believe that with the defensive line the G-Men have, Arrington will again shine. $7 million a year is a lot of money, true, but if he plays to his capability in New York people will be saying Lawrence Taylor all over again. And then... the same people bashing the man will be saying: "Damn, why didn't we go after that dude when we had the chance."

saintswhodi · 04-22-2006, 07:06 PM

Didn't the Giants also take Pierce from the Redskins last year in FA? Who's next, Sean Taylor? lol

gandhi1007 · 04-22-2006, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by saintswhodi

Who's next, Sean Taylor? lol

Even with his off the field issues, I wouldn't mind seeing him in Black & Gold either.

saintswhodi · 04-22-2006, 07:10 PM

Oh, no doubt. But the Giants are raiding their defensive players, maybe it's just LBs though.

04-22-2006, 02:43 PM	#12
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by pakowitz well worth the money they paid... Comin' from a guy that thinks he can compete with A.J. Hawk for an ILB position, I'll take it that you think Arrington is one hell of a LB.

04-22-2006, 03:16 PM	#15
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by whodatsaintsfan26 He started 10 games and had 47 tackles and 0 sacks. He wasnt kept out of the starting lineup for most of the season. Again... Here you go with stats you found on NFL.com. Okay, He's shown as having ten starts. How many of those games did he get his minutes? The guy did not start getting quality playing time until mid-November. Here's a stat for you: Shawne Merriman (who was a Pro Bowl starter) had only 57 tackles in 15 games. And, Merriman didn't have to fight his coach to get in the game every week. I'm done.

04-22-2006, 07:00 PM	#17
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	First off JB, let me say that was a good post. You made your point without trying to downplay a guy that has had nothing less than a stellar career so far. I believe that with the defensive line the G-Men have, Arrington will again shine. $7 million a year is a lot of money, true, but if he plays to his capability in New York people will be saying Lawrence Taylor all over again. And then... the same people bashing the man will be saying: "Damn, why didn't we go after that dude when we had the chance."
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04-22-2006, 07:09 PM	#19
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Originally Posted by saintswhodi Who's next, Sean Taylor? lol Even with his off the field issues, I wouldn't mind seeing him in Black & Gold either.

04-22-2006, 02:24 PM	#11
pakowitz The Dark Overlord Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: dirty south Posts: 3,450	well worth the money they paid...

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whodatsaintsfan26 500th Post Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 577	2005- Arrington was kept out of the starting lineup because of personal differences w/ his coaches most of the season He started 10 games and had 47 tackles and 0 sacks. He wasnt kept out of the starting lineup for most of the season.

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Tobias-Reiper Merces Letifer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4,161	I've seen him play enough. Great athlete, no question, but unlike the great ones, he doesn't put himself in the position to make plays. If he makes a big play, is because he was on the spot by chance, not by instinct. He's good, but not Urlacher good or Lewis good or Brooks good.

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JimBone 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Thibodaux, La Posts: 614	You are right, Arrington is extremely talented. But what i am saying is that i wouldnt shell out $7 million a year for a guy who has injury problems and a history of issues with his coaches. Now, in 2002, i would have given Arrington anything he wanted to come play with us. IT just seems to me as though he hasnt been the same. But i am not questioning his ability.

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saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Didn't the Giants also take Pierce from the Redskins last year in FA? Who's next, Sean Taylor? lol

04-22-2006, 07:10 PM	#20
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Oh, no doubt. But the Giants are raiding their defensive players, maybe it's just LBs though.