Daryl Washington

rezburna · 05-11-2017, 04:04 PM

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?

Barry from MS · 05-11-2017, 04:40 PM

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.

voodooido · 05-11-2017, 04:44 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.

Seer1 · 05-11-2017, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

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.

What should we test him for?

AsylumGuido · 05-11-2017, 05:15 PM

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

rezburna · 05-11-2017, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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

Forrest Hightower.

AsylumGuido · 05-11-2017, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Forrest Hightower.

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.

jeanpierre · 05-11-2017, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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

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.

Beastmode · 05-11-2017, 07:23 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.

rezburna · 05-11-2017, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

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.

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

05-11-2017, 04:04 PM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	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?
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Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	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.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,770	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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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by Barry from MS 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. What should we test him for? jnormand, RockyMountainSaint, SmashMouth and 1 others like this.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by AsylumGuido And which one of the other 90 players do you jettison? You can only have 90 players on your roster once the activities start. Forrest Hightower.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,274	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by rezburna Forrest Hightower. 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.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by AsylumGuido And which one of the other 90 players do you jettison? You can only have 90 players on your roster once the activities start. 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. Rugby Saint II and Seer1 like 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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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,935	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by AsylumGuido 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. I'd roll the dice on Washington before an UDFA. K Major likes this.

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