Daryl Washington

rezburna · 05-11-2017, 03:04 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, 03:40 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.

Seer1 · 05-11-2017, 03:46 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, 04:15 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, 04:43 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, 05:09 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.

Utah_Saint · 05-12-2017, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

Forrest Hightower.

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jeanpierre · 05-11-2017, 05:30 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.

burningmetal · 05-12-2017, 09:53 AM

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.

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.

rezburna · 05-12-2017, 09:54 AM

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.

Dat way.

05-11-2017, 03:04 PM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	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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05-11-2017, 03:40 PM	#2
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.

05-11-2017, 03:46 PM	#3
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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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	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.

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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	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: 26,472	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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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Daryl Washington Originally Posted by rezburna Forrest Hightower. Forrest Hightower does NOT approve this message.

05-11-2017, 05:30 PM	#8
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.

05-12-2017, 09:53 AM	#9
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	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. 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. Rsanders24, K Major, rezburna and 1 others like this.
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05-12-2017, 09:54 AM	#10
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	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. Dat way.

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