http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20051228-120248-9729r.htm

Hard to believe this kind of article came out. Is Arrington seriously thinking about leaving football? In his mind, he probably is at peace with that idea. However, faced with the actual prospect of it, it's doubtful that he'll really stepping away from the gridiron. He's too enamored with the celebrity of being a sports star.

Arrington won't restructure his contract. Gibbs is probably tired of dealing with him. He has said that he has spoken more with LaVar than with any other player in his coaching history -- which says a lot, considering the colorful cast of characters Gibbs has dealt with (Gary Clark, Riggins, Dexter Manley).

Arrington is one of the most beloved Redskins and it is sad to see his situation with the team deteriorate as it has. As Elfin notes, he's likely to get cut before the Redskins pay him the huge signing bonus. He's also not likely to be traded because the Redskins would have to take on another staggering salary cap hit the way they did with Laveranues Coles' trade.

The fans loved him because he plays with great energy, he's always smiling, he makes big plays, and everyone envisioned him as a perennial Pro Bowler and likely Hall of Famer once he was drafted. They won't want to see him leave but obviously the management, starting with Snyder, is readying to move on without him. It would be painful to see LaVar Arrington in another uniform but as long as he's not wearing Eagle green, Giant blue, or the Cowboy star, fans will accept it if the team keeps winning.