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Originally Posted by 53Fan
When Marcus is healthy, he's one of the better backers in the league. He has been used a little differently this year. JT has pointed him out as being one of the guys who does alot of the good things that does'nt get noticed. I read an article where the linebackers coach said that when H.B. is in there, they want him to just be H.B., because there are alot of things Marcus does that others can't. He gets a lot of praise from his fellow backers. I think he's going to be fine if he can just get his hammy healed. On the td pass to Witten, Horton was suppose to go over the top and did'nt, leaving Marcus one on one with and all-pro tight end. Hard to do with a bad hamstring. I'd like to see him 100%. I was looking forward to him having a great year.
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I love Marcus' motor, attitude, character, etc... But I think he's lost a step, and the dude just can't stay healthy. It's one thing after another, but usually the hip and hammy. You're right that Horton blew coverage on that Witten TD, but make no mistake, Marcus could be 110% and he wouldn't be able to cover him. There are few if any LB's who can stay with Witten in one-on-one.
It's a bummer about Marcus' injuries again this year. He came into camp healthier than he's been in years, but it just seems that when the contact starts, so do his hip and hammy problems.