Daryl Washington
 

The Arizona Cardinals released former Pro Bowl-linebacker, Daryl Washington today. He hasn't played in an NFL game since 2013 after being suspended twice for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Here's a look at his numbers:

2010: 78 tackles 1 sack 1 INT
2011: 107 tackles 5 sacks 2 INT
2012: 134 tackles 9 sacks 1 INT
2013: 75 tackles 3 sacks 2 INT (12 games)

He's 30 years old, but he hasn't had any wear and tear on his body in the last 3 years. The question is...do you kick the tires and give him a 1 year prove it deal? Would I? Yeah.

Thoughts?

Re: Daryl Washington
 

Oh yeah...for sure bring him in for a test run. He has/had the talent, obviously. Could make the LB battle that much better. Vet minimum contract, too.

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.

Re: Daryl Washington
 

What should we test him for?

Re: Daryl Washington
 

And which one of the other 90 players do you jettison? You can only have 90 players on your roster once the activities start.

Re: Daryl Washington
 

Forrest Hightower.

Re: Daryl Washington
 

Before they've even seen him in a team activity? Washington is a bad test away from a year long suspension. Maybe a look after the first round of OTA's, but before then you don't know what you are tossing.

Re: Daryl Washington
 

Exactly. It's just like bringing in a vet CB right now.

We've made the investment in draft picks and now great positional coaches on the defense...

Let those players get the reps they need to be truly evaluated and develop...

Even if we get a rash of injuries and need someone to be available, or we not gonna be consistent in message (i.e. waived Joe Morgan)?

So, then, I think he's not a guy you're looking at; besides, I believe we already have assembled better talent on the roster now.

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.

Re: Daryl Washington
 

I'd roll the dice on Washington before an UDFA.