gateb Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 The Giants and former Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington have reached an agreement in principle on a seven-year deal worth $49 million. Arrington Five teams had been in the running for Arrington, but the Giants took a significant step toward getting a deal done Thursday. After Arrington took and passed a physical Thursday, negotiations turned serious and had been ongoing for more than 24 hours. The Packers, Jaguars, Dolphins and Bengals had also been in the mix. Arrington's agent, Carl Poston, said the Jaguars and Packers made progress with their offers Friday, but the Giants took the lead Friday. Arrington had hoped to stay in the NFC East in order to play the Redskins two times a year. "Antonio Pierce really made a push to get the Giants to bring LaVar to New York," Poston said Friday. "It's a good fit. It would be great to have LaVar in the New York market." Pierce left the Redskins after the 2004 season and was an instant star in the Giants defense. The Dolphins had a $5 million a year offer on the table. Arrington was hoping to get a deal in the $7.5 million a year range. I know there's a Lavar thread but this desrves its own. That's a lot of money and I guess that he won't get all of it if he doesn't live up to his status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nutty Sack Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I guess we needed to replace Barret Green. Oh well I guess Ernie won out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 I guess we needed to replace Barret Green. Oh well I guess Ernie won out. You gonna admit you were totally wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lemmiwinks Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I know there's a Lavar thread but this desrves its own. That's a lot of money and I guess that he won't get all of it if he doesn't live up to his status. I would have to see weather or not the 7y 49m is incentive laden and what the signing bonus is to determine if it is a good deal or not...But overall Im happy we have him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmiwinks Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 You gonna admit you were totally wrong? He is bad but not as bad as Lock so I'll let him go on this one (unless he is lock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EGG Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Thank god this is over, now we can move onto the draft.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randoff Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 So we can finally say Lockhart/Carbo/Floyd/Nutty Sack...were ALL wrong. And aren't these guys the Fab "ONE"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nosebleed Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Move over Shockey, there will be somebody new next to yourself, Carter, Taylor, Puke, et. al. on the trainer's table...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 This makes the draft more interesting then ever. There are so many possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lockhart Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 This might rival EA's Ron Dayne pick as his worst as a GM - oaying $49 million for a Gimpy Kneed headcase - I wonder if he's on his way to Miami to join Plaxico and Shockey in the South Beach off season "workout" program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motes Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 This might rival EA's Ron Dayne pick as his worst as a GM - oaying $49 million for a Gimpy Kneed headcase - I wonder if he's on his way to Miami to join Plaxico and Shockey in the South Beach off season "workout" program! "GIANTS HAVE NO INTEREST IN LAVAR" WRONG AGAIN YOU STUPID FUCKER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsmalls Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Let's hope with the change of scenery gets him back to his pro-bowl level! I expect him and AP to kick major ass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest So.Cal Dub Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 meh,....ho-hum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmiwinks Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I would have to see weather or not the 7y 49m is incentive laden and what the signing bonus is to determine if it is a good deal or not...But overall Im happy we have him Instead, the Giants put together a deal that is heavily incentive-laden, allowing Arrington to get paid like a superstar only if he performs like one. That protects the Giants in case Arrington's right knee is not sound or if his best days are behind him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxi-xxv Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I still have that vision of LaVar picking off Simms in the playoff game etched in my head. I know he was on the outs in Washington and I know he had injury struggles in 04, but does anyone possibly think that there is a better athlete on our roster at the LB position or that we would have been able to get a rookie at #25 in the draft that can make an impact that LaVar can right away in 06? Motivation to get paid and piss off others is a dangerous combo, LaVar has both. He can make the Skins look bad and get paid to do it, great job by the front office in holding out. BTW Is it still true that free agents do not want to come play for the Giants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motes Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I still have that vision of LaVar picking off Simms in the playoff game etched in my head. I know he was on the outs in Washington and I know he had injury struggles in 04, but does anyone possibly think that there is a better athlete on our roster at the LB position or that we would have been able to get a rookie at #25 in the draft that can make an impact that LaVar can right away in 06? Motivation to get paid and piss off others is a dangerous combo, LaVar has both. He can make the Skins look bad and get paid to do it, great job by the front office in holding out. BTW Is it still true that free agents do not want to come play for the Giants? Exactly, if he stays healthy he's going to be a monster. And haha right! Everyone hates Coughlin and will never play for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgutmartyr Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Exactly, if he stays healthy he's going to be a monster. And haha right! Everyone hates Coughlin and will never play for him! We've gotten more high-quality FA's under Coughlin than the entire time Fassel AND Reeves were here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 This makes the draft more interesting then ever. There are so many possibilities. Makes it a lot more focused indeed. Wasn't there a draft recently where we picked up 3 lbs? I could be wrong though. I still think we're getting an LB in the draft.. just not in the first round. On the other hand, we really pick the best player available so I won't be shocked if we still pick LB in the first... eh.. one more week of waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nutty Sack Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Makes it a lot more focused indeed. Wasn't there a draft recently where we picked up 3 lbs? I could be wrong though. I still think we're getting an LB in the draft.. just not in the first round. On the other hand, we really pick the best player available so I won't be shocked if we still pick LB in the first... eh.. one more week of waiting. What are you doing here ??? Shouldn't you be loading your vest or giving your Camel a bath ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nosebleed Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 What are you doing here ??? Shouldn't you be loading your vest or giving your Camel a bath ?? More like the camel giving him a bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateb Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 This might rival EA's Ron Dayne pick as his worst as a GM - oaying $49 million for a Gimpy Kneed headcase - I wonder if he's on his way to Miami to join Plaxico and Shockey in the South Beach off season "workout" program! 7-8 mill bonus, 10 mill less then what Lavar expected. I'd rather give him more in the seven year deal then what was expected then the bonus. And we haven't even found out the incentives yet. I think we're fully protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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