Daryl Washington breaks his silence about his future

[BurqueCardFan]

If he STILL is the albatross, it is of their their own doing. If not why not just cut him 1-2 years ago and be done with it. We don't have all of the information that the organization has or they would have done that by now. I get why they waited to see if they could re-coop the bonus that they paid him, but they haven't. (as far as I know)

This is my question. Why do they have to wait until reinstatement to cut? If they waited this long and he is actually reinstated to play, they might as well see if he has any value.

 

[Mitch]

I remain baffled by your reaction to Fitz's response.

Fitz is not one to speak out against team management and when he said that he believed MF deserved a better shake than just being cut, yes, I was all the more dubious about the move. It's been a very strange year of roster decisions, indecisions and omissions. The Cardinals stand to lose a compensatory pick in FA that now the Pats will cash in on. That was a factor, as well. I guess you were applauding the move all along?

 

[Bodha]

And? And he'll be nowhere near in football shape. Unless he's busted his ass James Harrison style in the gym, he's nowhere NEAR ready to play football, nor will he in a long, long time. Even if he has, it'll take him a long while.

You say that like you know him or youve seen him in the last 3 years. Theres no reason to think hes not in good shape.

And even if he were out of shape, he could get back into shape very quickly. Hes an elite athlete. His body has been a finely tuned machine for 20+ years.

Youre just looking at the situation from your perspective, where it would take you years to get in shape. Thats not the case for him.

I'll go along with this for the most part, but please be careful in assuming being out in the open makes things easier.

Of course I dont speak for everybody, everyone is different. But I think in general being out in the open is better for most struggles, for the sake of getting better.

 

[cardncubfan]

He would cost $7 million against the cap to do so, if he is re-instated.

Worth it if he's back to form.

 

[cardncubfan]

D-Wash has been the albatross around the Cardinals' neck for the past 3-4 years. There should be a swift and immediate release of that albatross the second he is reinstated. No way this lingers any longer.

I would bring him in for an exit interview. If nothing else but ask wtf dude?

 

[chickenhead]

He's been out of the league for 3 years but he's also foregone the wear and tear of NFL play for 3 years. If he could come back it might make him a "young" 30 and good enough for a couple years.

But it's hard to cheer for the guy, that's for sure.

 

[cardncubfan]

A minimum of six games for domestic abuse, per a quick check. I bet he serves a year.

A great player for a short while. I see the CFL in his future.

It happened before the rule change.

 

[cardncubfan]

Once I heard MB say that Floyd showed no remorse or willingness to admit fault, I understood why the Cardinals let him go.

Daryl Washington is a liar, fraud and a thief---and even worse, a woman beater. MB will never entertain having him back. And rightfully so.

A little over the top exaggeration here Mitch. He shoved her down not beat her.

 

[cardncubfan]

Fitz is not one to speak out against team management and when he said that he believed MF deserved a better shake than just being cut, yes, I was all the more dubious about the move. It's been a very strange year of roster decisions, indecisions and omissions. The Cardinals stand to lose a compensatory pick in FA that now the Pats will cash in on. That was a factor, as well. I guess you were applauding the move all along?

When did he say this because I missed it. Link?

 

[cardncubfan]

He will be reinstated & more than likely be a Cardinal next year. Unless they trade him. I'm sure they want some value for that 10mil signing bonus.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

He's been out of the league for 3 years but he's also foregone the wear and tear of NFL play for 3 years. If he could come back it might make him a "young" 30 and good enough for a couple years.

But it's hard to cheer for the guy, that's for sure.

Not necessarily saying he should be back, but even at 50% he is a top 25 player at his position.

 

[Cardiac]

My understanding of the CAP and signing bonuses is that if a player signs a 6 year contract and gets a 60 million dollar signing bonus that his CAP hit for just the signing bonus would be 10 mil per year. Now if that player gets cut after 1 year then in year 2 the CAP hit would be 50 mil or if they used the "after June" cut option it would be 25 mil per year over 2 years.

The above could explain why the Cards haven't cut DWashout at this point.

Whatever BASK decides to do with him is fine with me because they will have a much better idea of where his head is at.

 

[Jetstream Green]

Man he's 30 already! I'm still on the side of giving him a chance IF he is reinstated. I'm pretty certain that he will have to go above and beyond to get that chance with our front office. So if he is mentally and physically ready I think it's worth a shot.

This times ten... why the hell not considering our current position at ILB

 

[Jetstream Green]

Man he's 30 already! I'm still on the side of giving him a chance IF he is reinstated. I'm pretty certain that he will have to go above and beyond to get that chance with our front office. So if he is mentally and physically ready I think it's worth a shot.

And something else to consider, removed from staying in 'football' shape. his thirty years is not like another person currently playing... he has not had his body beat up since the layoff and him playing would still be more like a guy in his late twenties, the average person does not fall apart after thirty because they have not endured the train wreck which is playing in the NFL

 

[187]

And? And he'll be nowhere near in football shape. Unless he's busted his ass James Harrison style in the gym, he's nowhere NEAR ready to play football, nor will he in a long, long time. Even if he has, it'll take him a long while.

I think you're overestimating how long it'd take a guy with DW's genetics/natural athletic ability to get back into game shape. He was always light for a LB so I highly doubt he's an overweight slob. Probably 10-15lbs under his playing weight if anything and he could gain that back quickly getting back on a NFL players meal plan.

If he gets reinstated in march and starts working out again he'd be fine for the 2017 season. And if he's serious about being reinstated he may already be training. He likely won't ever get back to his AZ prime because he's 30 and past his physical peak, but if he can get to 80-90% of what he was before he's still a top ILB in the league and easily the best ILB on our team.

 

[kps0001]

Some people are just more private than others. D Wash, from what I remember, and Honey Badger appear to not be very similar personalities. However, I don't think it matters how publicly you handle your situation or how outspoken you are when dealing with substance abuse (I hate using that term in regards to either of their situations) and whether you succeed or not.

Part of me would really like to see them cut DWash and be done with him after he "screwed" us several times now. But the other part of me, that loved watching him on the field, wouldn't mind giving him another chance due to the money they have paid him. I guess it all depends on his conversations with MB and SK and whether they think he has turned it around like Honey Badger and give him yet another shot. I don't care that he hasn't played in a few years, the talent is there.

He should play for free for a few years to make up for it...not realistic, I know.

 

[82CardsGrad]

Fitz is not one to speak out against team management and when he said that he believed MF deserved a better shake than just being cut, yes, I was all the more dubious about the move. It's been a very strange year of roster decisions, indecisions and omissions. The Cardinals stand to lose a compensatory pick in FA that now the Pats will cash in on. That was a factor, as well. I guess you were applauding the move all along?

1.). I could be wrong, but I don't recall Fitz using the words you ascribe to him. He definitely indicated his sorrow for seeing Floyd (his closest buddy on the team who hails from his home state) cut. He definitely said Floyd is talented and a beast. And he said Floyd will go on to be a big producer for another team. But I don't recall Fitz actually uttering words along the lines of Management "shouldn't have cut Floyd"...

2.). I was never surprised by Fitz's unwavering loyalty to Floyd. It's one of the greatest qualities of Larry... his unwavering, unrelenting loyalty and support for his "brothers". I would've been more surprised had Larry remained silent, or showed clear support of the decision to cut Floyd as that would've been 180 degrees against Larry's character.

3.). Yes, I was in favor of cutting Floyd all along. Though, in full disclosure, I've been arguing to trade Floyd since last season. I have always viewed him as an indifferent and underperforming, albeit immensely talented player. Once his alcohol addiction became evident, that was the final straw for me...

 

[GatorAZ]

I'm sure he's not just lying around all day if he's been clean. Definitely not NFL shape though...

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[RON_IN_OC]

He still needs to be suspended for the baby mama incident.



I dont see him staying clean, partially because he is secretive. Havent heard from this dude in almost 4 years. When Tyrann was having his drug issues, he was out in front of the camera on ESPN everyday talking about how hes turning his life around.


DWash gets busted the 1st time, says sorry, gets busted the 2nd time, gets suspended, and subsequently continues getting busted (altho not publicly announced) in 2014 and 2015. I think a big part of staying clean is being public about it. Thats a big part of AA, because when youre home by yourself, thats when you get urges. But if you have a physical support group who holds you accountable, that makes for better chances.

Funny thing is, if he does get unsuspended, some team 100% will sign him.

I don't think he necessarily needs to be public with his issues...after all, the second A stands for Anonymous, right?

 

[Buckybird]

1.). I could be wrong, but I don't recall Fitz using the words you ascribe to him. He definitely indicated his sorrow for seeing Floyd (his closest buddy on the team who hails from his home state) cut. He definitely said Floyd is talented and a beast. And he said Floyd will go on to be a big producer for another team. But I don't recall Fitz actually uttering words along the lines of Management "shouldn't have cut Floyd"...
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Actually I think Mitch is right. If I remember correctly Fitz said something like "I don't want to say much because management won't like what I have to say".

 

[82CardsGrad]

Actually I think Mitch is right. If I remember correctly Fitz said something like "I don't want to say much because management won't like what I have to say".

Yes - I recall that statement. But I don't read that as "I'm saying management was wrong", as much as "I'm in favor of my boy and will always be that way...".

 

[Hollywood]

Actually I think Mitch is right. If I remember correctly Fitz said something like "I don't want to say much because management won't like what I have to say".

He said people wont like what he had to say. He never mentioned the team. I always thought he ment people that have lost loved ones to drunk drivers.

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[Stout]

You say that like you know him or youve seen him in the last 3 years. Theres no reason to think hes not in good shape.

And even if he were out of shape, he could get back into shape very quickly. Hes an elite athlete. His body has been a finely tuned machine for 20+ years.

Youre just looking at the situation from your perspective, where it would take you years to get in shape. Thats not the case for him.



Of course I dont speak for everybody, everyone is different. But I think in general being out in the open is better for most struggles, for the sake of getting better.

No, I'm looking at the situation from the various elite football athletes I've heard on TV and radio over my 40 years on this earth. They ALL, bar none, talk about how hard it is to get back into football shape after years out of the game. How gym shape isn't football shape. Elite athlete does not equal elite football player. Gym workouts and running around outside don't keep you so finely tuned for playing football, when you're away for THAT long. It's that he's been out so long.

I'm not saying he couldn't get back into it. Maybe an entire offseason (which he wouldn't even have) could prepare him 100 percent. Maybe, maybe not. He's been out for years, not an offseason, or a single season, after all.

And even this requires that he's been killing himself working out this whole time, which I find extremely unlikely.

 

[Buckybird]

He said people wont like what he had to say. He never mentioned the team. I always thought he ment people that have lost loved ones to drunk drivers.

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Given his relationship with Floyd I doubt that's what he meant.

 

[Hollywood]

Given his relationship with Floyd I doubt that's what he meant.

I think that could be what he ment. If he was thinking what some on here have said, that Floyd made a mistake and didn't hurt anyone so it isn't that bad.

So he just says he can't say what he is thinking beacuse people won't like it.

Makes perfect sense to me.

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