Alex P Keaton
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Is he only starting because Gerald Hayes is out? Will Washington keep his job if/when Hayes returns? Or is Paris Lenon the odd man out?
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I don't know what will happen when Hayes comes back. Jene?
I could have sworn I saw him in on passing downs.....
Renegades of Funk
Footballguy
Washington will stay in the starting lineup - he is probably the best LB on the team. When the Cards are out of contention later this year I don't see any reason for him not to be a 3 down LB.
BearsFan
Footballguy
I'd think Lenon goes to the bench when Gerald Hayes comes back.
Tom Nadratowski
Footballguy
Washington. Once Hayes comes back off the PUP list, Lenon will go back to the bench, unless he somehow performs out of his mind. Since Lenon is 32 years old, I don't think that's going to happen.FWIW, I had Washington ranked as the #2 impact rookie LB this year.
I was just about to pick him up, but then read this. What do you guys think?
ILB Daryl Washington had 11 tackles last week, but that's only because the Falcons were so successful running the ball. At 230 pounds, Washington is undersized and sometimes has difficulty getting off blocks.
(Yahoo! Sports)
ILB Daryl Washington had 11 tackles last week, but that's only because the Falcons were so successful running the ball. At 230 pounds, Washington is undersized and sometimes has difficulty getting off blocks.
(Yahoo! Sports)
Tom Nadratowski
Footballguy
No change to what I said before. That quote is a bit ambiguous.
OK, time for a bump on this thread.2-2 today, with no tackles beyond midway through the second quarter? SD ran the hell out of the ball, he should have had way more tackles if he was actually on field for all of that. Did he get hurt, benched, or did he just suck today? I was feeling pretty good about him after the first 2 games, and now he's nowhere to be seen 2 in a row. With Lenon in charge, is he going to be riding the pine when Hayes comes back soon? Anybody know what the problem is? I know I should be patient, and I will be, but today shocked me when I checked the box score after seeing the stomping ARI took. Thought I'd see 6-10 solo's on Tolbert/Mathews at least....
Mistabishi
Footballguy
Gosh guys. I have Washington in a couple of leagues and am considering dumping him for roster space. He's just been bad so far.
Well, he's done nothing 2 weeks in a row, and Hayes is back soon and there's no way he's not going to start at one of the 2 ILB positions when he comes back. Looking at Washington's point total for the year isn't really that constructive to this conversation. We're trying to figure out why he's blown the last 2 weeks when the tackle opportunities have been there. And Lenon has stepped up nicely. There's a relatively high chance that Washington isn't going to be starting in a few weeks. Jene, any thoughts on this situation?
TheArchitect
Footballguy
Bump
buck56
Footballguy
Jene i saw somewhere that D.W. was only on the field for a limited number of plays the last 2 weeks, can you give us any insight on this situation?
Mistabishi
Footballguy
I saw that DW finally had a decent game. Should we expect more of this or was he not in for all snaps?
Anybody? I wish I knew but I never get to see ARI's games. I'd like to know how much and when he was on the field too....
traveller01
Footballguy
He had a nice game Sunday vs SEA (7 solos, 1 sack). I'm with Mistabishi - should we expect more of this? I'd like to know how he looked, whether he was on the field all 3 downs, etc. Is he in the lineup to stay now or filling in? I picked up Bishop (GB) and Diles (HOU) last week but I'm wondering if Washington looks more valuable going forward. ARI D is on the field for more snaps than GB or HOU and is seeing more Tckl Ops according to Jene's IDP Matchup article, so If Washington is bona fide starter and a 3 down LB, he could be a real good pickup. I'd appreciate any insight anybody has.
He looked good and FAST on the sack. He was not in on nickel packages. I didn't even notice Paris. Teams that go 3 wide are not good matchups for him. I don't think TB lines up that way very often, so I am looking at starting him again this week.
Bump.I think it's pretty straight forward at this point. Unless there's an injury to Lenon or Hayes, Washington is an afterthought in redraft and a hold in dynasty. He didn't even play today, unless I'm missing something. Obviously Arizona values veteran leadership over developing their highly drafted talent. That'll get them somewhere this year.
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Agree with your conclusions. Washington should be playing to get experience -- if you watch the Shiancoe TD, Favre threw the ball right over Hayes, who did absolutely zero to prevent it. No athleticism to stop the play (though it was admittedly a good throw). BTW - Washington had 1 tackle yesterday, so he did in fact play.
Cardinals LB Paris Lenon is scheduled for an MRI on his injured ankle.
Lenon originally injured the ankle in Week 5 and aggravated it in Week 9. Coach Ken Whisenhunt has expressed concern that Lenon could miss time. If he does, Daryl Washington would fill in for him and wouldn't be a downgrade.
Source: Arizona Republic
If Lenon misses time will Washington be a 3 down LB next to Hayes?
Lenon originally injured the ankle in Week 5 and aggravated it in Week 9. Coach Ken Whisenhunt has expressed concern that Lenon could miss time. If he does, Daryl Washington would fill in for him and wouldn't be a downgrade.
Source: Arizona Republic
If Lenon misses time will Washington be a 3 down LB next to Hayes?
I would hope so. What on earth does that team have to lose by getting him some serious game action? He's so much more athletic than Lenon and Hayes, just needs to get some more playing time.
By the way, Lenon's ankle is jacked up and he hasn't practiced yet this week. For those of us (I included) who are bummed that Washington isn't starting anymore because Hayes is back, keep an eye on this situation.
Washington would be a solid starter if Lenon isn't active. This might be the break he needs. Ideally it needs to be Washington and Hayes in the middle. Both playing 3 downs. Just like the old days with Dansby and Hayes.
Washington would be a solid starter if Lenon isn't active. This might be the break he needs. Ideally it needs to be Washington and Hayes in the middle. Both playing 3 downs. Just like the old days with Dansby and Hayes.
Bump.Obviously he's not playing anymore and this has now become a dynasty situation for next year. Hayes and Lenon are both older veterans with a decent amount of experience, but Washington is the young stud on a bad team and needs to develop a little more to become a IDP beast. Let's just assume the rest of this year is a wash for Daryl. Are we going to be dealing with this situation next spring? What are the contract situations for both Lenon and Hayes? Is Arizona so bad that they cut ties with an old Lenon who has little actual upside for the team's future leadership? I'm sure Washington will be a good topic next April as a "keeper", just wondering if I am hanging on to someone who isn't going to turn into an IDP beast next year.Thoughts?
jsharlan
Footballguy
I'm rather perplexed at the Ariz coaching staff's inability to get Washington some decent reps when their season is clearly over. Then again, looking at their QB situation its becoming increasingly clear this coaching staff doesn't have a clue what its doing. Hopefully they don't waste the potential Washington has next season.
Man, his box score was awesome today! Why didn't Hayes play?
Alex P Keaton
Footballguy
Daryl Washington is far more athletic and talented than either Hayes or Lenon. Hopefully the coaching staff figures it out after games like today.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Hayes hasn't been great playing the run over the past two weeks, but it's more likely because I finally dumped Washington in an IDP-only "experts" league yesterday evening.
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Curtis Lofton was a little frustrating his rookie season too. I stuck it out with Washington in my big dynasty league, but did cut bait with him in all other redrafts weeks ago. Maybe when the team rebuilds for next year (that's a given) he'll become the center piece of their defense. Possible IDP monster for the 2011 season! Stash him if you can...
Sleeperz
Footballguy
He was a healthy scratch is all I could find. Will keep looking though. It may be something that will continue for the rest of the season so those hanging onto him, have him at the perfect time. Lenon gets a bump as well if lost play time isn't looming over his head.
Sleeperz
Footballguy
Cardinals ILB Gerald Hayes was a healthy scratch in Week 14. Rookie Daryl Washington got the start and is expected to keep it for the rest of the season. Hayes performed admirably immediately after being activated from PUP at midseason, but faded badly as the Cardinals were gashed by Frank Gore and Steven Jackson in Weeks 12-13. Due $4.25 million in salary next season, Hayes may have played his last snap as a Cardinal. (From Roto)
As far as I know they both played in the nickle, with Lenon still in there for dime packages.
Kai's Hero
Footballguy
Hayes got into an altercation at a Tampa niteclub and had to be restrained via taser.
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