Daryl Washington

AsylumGuido · 05-12-2017, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

The roster is at 90 because it's full of place holders to run mindless drills for a few months and get released. There are usually 25 or 30 players of that 90 who really have very little shot at making the roster. With that in mind, I don't see how it would be a problem to bring in a guy with talent (however rusty he might be, at this point) for a look, at the expense of one player who was likely never going to get a serious chance in the first place.

I don't know why it's necessary to make such low risk, tryout-type deals seem like a game of Russian Roulette. We're not talking about drafting a guy, or signing him to a mega deal. I'd kick the tires for the vet minimum.

He apparantly doesn't want his tires kicked for vet minimum.

Daryl Washington wouldn't take pay cut to play for Cardinals

https://twitter.com/mikejurecki/stat...r-cardinals%2F

Crusader · 05-12-2017, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Seer1

What should we test him for?

How about brain activity.

voodooido · 05-11-2017, 03:44 PM

Nope, I would pass. Not one game in 3 years. Don't bring a dope head in to New Orleans. That's like a rapist at a titty bar.

Beastmode · 05-11-2017, 06:23 PM

If we are desperate in the playoffs yes. I could see him playing lights out for a likely last shot at glory and fly straight. Other than that no. There are consequences to making numerous poor life choices. Eventually your life is poor.

The Dude · 05-11-2017, 06:55 PM

If he was a DE sure.

AsylumGuido · 05-11-2017, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

If he was a DE sure.

Over what DE we have on the 90 man roster?

AllSaints · 05-11-2017, 09:23 PM

He will go to the bengals they love NFL rejects.... bet you if Josh Gordon ever gets reinstated bengals got him on a plane to sign....

K Major · 05-12-2017, 10:24 AM

Daryl has been out of the league how long? 3 years ?? ... 0 wear and tear on his body (can't really say that with some of our linebackers) & he was solid prior to the suspension. I read recently he stated that he is in the best condition of his life.

With the performances from our historically bad defenses over the years, it's hard for me to say no thanks to anyone. Would I "kick the tires"? Yes. You can never have enough ballers on defense. Especially at the linebacker position.

Hell yeah he is worth a look.

Seer1 · 05-12-2017, 11:58 AM

First, why hasn't he been playing in four years? (Hint: It's floating around in his latest pee cup, or you could just ask his ex about how she got those scars...) He seems about as sharp as a marble to me. Another almost Gordon. Good talent eclipsed by an IQ easily equaled by the room temperature. If he's not motivated at all to stay straight, how's he gonna be motivated enough to help us get to where we're going? We have enough problems with holes created by injuries we don't need any more created by stupid.

burningmetal · 05-12-2017, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Seer1

First, why hasn't he been playing in four years? (Hint: It's floating around in his latest pee cup, or you could just ask his ex about how she got those scars...) He seems about as sharp as a marble to me. Another almost Gordon. Good talent eclipsed by an IQ easily equaled by the room temperature. If he's not motivated at all to stay straight, how's he gonna be motivated enough to help us get to where we're going? We have enough problems with holes created by injuries we don't need any more created by stupid.

We've been over this topic before in this forum. You don't take risks on guys with highly checkered pasts, with big money deals or high draft picks. Taking a flyer on a guy for likely a league minimum deal to see what he can do, isn't a risk. Our future isn't going to be mortgaged if he isn't any good, or fails a drug test.

All of this fear tied to who gets released at the bottom of a 90 man roster is a bit overly dramatic, in my opinion. I doubt the Saints will sign him, but since the question is about what we would do, I would rather give a guy a shot who has a chance to impact my team IF he's gotten himself right, than to save a spot for some guy who MIGHT make my practice squad, and perhaps contribute on special teams if everything goes right.

05-12-2017, 12:51 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,708	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by burningmetal The roster is at 90 because it's full of place holders to run mindless drills for a few months and get released. There are usually 25 or 30 players of that 90 who really have very little shot at making the roster. With that in mind, I don't see how it would be a problem to bring in a guy with talent (however rusty he might be, at this point) for a look, at the expense of one player who was likely never going to get a serious chance in the first place. I don't know why it's necessary to make such low risk, tryout-type deals seem like a game of Russian Roulette. We're not talking about drafting a guy, or signing him to a mega deal. I'd kick the tires for the vet minimum. He apparantly doesn't want his tires kicked for vet minimum. Daryl Washington wouldn't take pay cut to play for Cardinals https://twitter.com/mikejurecki/stat...r-cardinals%2F

05-12-2017, 11:00 AM	#2
Crusader Resident Swede Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Märsta, Sweden Posts: 8,049	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by Seer1 What should we test him for? How about brain activity.

05-11-2017, 03:44 PM	#3
voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,843	Re: Daryl Washington Nope, I would pass. Not one game in 3 years. Don't bring a dope head in to New Orleans. That's like a rapist at a titty bar. jnormand likes this.
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Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: Daryl Washington If we are desperate in the playoffs yes. I could see him playing lights out for a likely last shot at glory and fly straight. Other than that no. There are consequences to making numerous poor life choices. Eventually your life is poor.
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,708	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by The Dude If he was a DE sure. Over what DE we have on the 90 man roster?

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AllSaints Breakin Records Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Deville, Louisiana Posts: 2,167	Re: Daryl Washington He will go to the bengals they love NFL rejects.... bet you if Josh Gordon ever gets reinstated bengals got him on a plane to sign....

05-12-2017, 10:24 AM	#8
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,840 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Daryl Washington Daryl has been out of the league how long? 3 years ?? ... 0 wear and tear on his body (can't really say that with some of our linebackers) & he was solid prior to the suspension. I read recently he stated that he is in the best condition of his life. With the performances from our historically bad defenses over the years, it's hard for me to say no thanks to anyone. Would I "kick the tires"? Yes. You can never have enough ballers on defense. Especially at the linebacker position. Hell yeah he is worth a look. Rsanders24, burningmetal and rezburna like this.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Daryl Washington First, why hasn't he been playing in four years? (Hint: It's floating around in his latest pee cup, or you could just ask his ex about how she got those scars...) He seems about as sharp as a marble to me. Another almost Gordon. Good talent eclipsed by an IQ easily equaled by the room temperature. If he's not motivated at all to stay straight, how's he gonna be motivated enough to help us get to where we're going? We have enough problems with holes created by injuries we don't need any more created by stupid.
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05-12-2017, 12:31 PM	#10
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by Seer1 First, why hasn't he been playing in four years? (Hint: It's floating around in his latest pee cup, or you could just ask his ex about how she got those scars...) He seems about as sharp as a marble to me. Another almost Gordon. Good talent eclipsed by an IQ easily equaled by the room temperature. If he's not motivated at all to stay straight, how's he gonna be motivated enough to help us get to where we're going? We have enough problems with holes created by injuries we don't need any more created by stupid. We've been over this topic before in this forum. You don't take risks on guys with highly checkered pasts, with big money deals or high draft picks. Taking a flyer on a guy for likely a league minimum deal to see what he can do, isn't a risk. Our future isn't going to be mortgaged if he isn't any good, or fails a drug test. All of this fear tied to who gets released at the bottom of a 90 man roster is a bit overly dramatic, in my opinion. I doubt the Saints will sign him, but since the question is about what we would do, I would rather give a guy a shot who has a chance to impact my team IF he's gotten himself right, than to save a spot for some guy who MIGHT make my practice squad, and perhaps contribute on special teams if everything goes right. K Major and rezburna like this.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

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