Sociofan
10-03-2005, 01:53 PM
Through the first 3 weeks for each:
Antonio Pierce had 19 Tackles, 0.5 Sacks for 5 yards and 3 defended passes
Lemar Marshall had 16 Tackles, 1 Sack for 7 yards and 1 defended pass
Admittedly, stat-wise, Pierce had a big game yesterday against SD (7 Tackles a Pick and 4 defended passes), but Lemar is holding his own.
Schneed10
10-03-2005, 02:03 PM
The bottom line: the Redskins were ranked in the top 5 in total defense all of last year. They still are this year.
Moving from Pierce to Marshall hasn't been a problem at all. And we're not missing Arrington or Smoot either. Gregg Williams is bar none the best defensive coordinator in the NFL.
steveo395
10-03-2005, 05:08 PM
Through the first 3 weeks for each:
Antonio Pierce had 19 Tackles, 0.5 Sacks for 5 yards and 3 defended passes
Lemar Marshall had 16 Tackles, 1 Sack for 7 yards and 1 defended pass
Admittedly, stat-wise, Pierce had a big game yesterday against SD (7 Tackles a Pick and 4 defended passes), but Lemar is holding his own.
and marshall has an interception
Daseal
10-03-2005, 05:15 PM
For the price it was worth letting him go. While Pierce is better, just like Matty said weigh what other options we can put around him with the saved cash. I was never as worried about Pierce as I was with Smoot.
SmootSmack
10-03-2005, 05:20 PM
Marshall would be playing better if Ramsey was starting at QB ;)
Seriously though, he seems to be doing pretty well on the field and gradually getting more comfortable and making plays. What I haven't seen yet, and maybe it's just because I haven't paying close enough to attention, is how he does directing the defense in between plays. Last year, Pierce was great at that
Big C
10-03-2005, 05:48 PM
i saw marshall calling defensive audibles fairly well during the game
That Guy
10-03-2005, 06:02 PM
i think pierce sheds blocks (and therefor) plays the run better, and had a small edge in presnap positioning of players... marshall is a bit faster and slightly better in coverage (since he used to be a safety).
I personally would have rather had pierce with marshall as depth.
coggs
10-04-2005, 10:20 AM
the Giants are giving up 25 points a game, I know pierce is only one player, but they didn't bring in there for the defense to give up 25 points a game ...
The Giants defensive scheme is to stop the run and prevent the big pass. That is why QB's are completing so many passes and moving down the field at will. Only Tomlinson was able to run the ball. I dont like the game plan, because what will happen when they play philly and someone has to prevent owens from scoring a 75 yard TD? We shall see
sniks
10-04-2005, 07:24 PM
Isnt that what every defense wants to do?
bertoskins
10-04-2005, 11:46 PM
williams is a genius of an defensive coach
he can find his type of players