Marcus Washington gone?

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I think they want this Briggs deal so bad because they are looking at Rocky to replace Marcus on the strong side.

I don't think they'd do it prior to this year though.

I could see them being willing to throw in Marshall, but Rocky is exactly what this team needs: youth.

How is Rocky going to play strongside over the TE at 235lbs? Rock is a weakside backer. If the coaches have this plan in mind then they really don't have a clue what they are doing.

Marcus Washington isn't going anywhere. He's a team leader that can still perform.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Problem is, these coaches don't seem to have much faith in their "youth". They're more reluctant with rookies than practically any team in the league.

You are correct. They don't have much faith in young players. It seems our coaching staff would rather play with ineffective older guys like Wynn, Daniels, Brunell and Holdman. Makes no sense. How does Rocky not get more playing time over Holdman last year? If I were the owner I would just go off on these guys. It's the coaches job to get Rocky ready. You mean to tell me Rocky couldn't do any worse than Holdman? C'mon! What a bunch of BS!

[redskinsfanatic]

can't see that happening!

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by jbcjr14

This is BS. Washington is one of the best, if not the best, all around player we have on the team.

STFU!!! ... I love Washington. He cannot go ANYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sbaughone]

Yahoo news. That should tell you everything you need to know. These guys are the dumbest SOBs in the world. They make esbm look like geniuses.

[Alvin#40]

Why is this even a thread Title?!?!?!...wasting everyone's time reading this CRAP....let alone the missed heart beat....****

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

How is Rocky going to play strongside over the TE at 235lbs? Rock is a weakside backer. If the coaches have this plan in mind then they really don't have a clue what they are doing.

Marcus Washington isn't going anywhere. He's a team leader that can still perform.

I wouldn't put a lot of stock into his size on the strong side. He has to be able to jam the TE, not take him to the ground.

WLB is a position that inherently has more responsibility. I feel it's easier for any player to look good on the strong side.

It probably isn't as big a difference as I'm making it out to be, but after watching the difference between our defense with Lavar and with Holdman, I'm beginning to think that WLB is the key position for LB play.

It might also explain why they didn't replace Holdman with Rocky, but allowed him to take over for Washington at the SLB when he was hurt. As a rookie, he probably lacked the experience to play a good WLB, but could be masked somewhat at SLB.

[GTripp0012]

Remember, Holdman's postion in Chicago was SLB. Roosevelt Colvin played the WLB. Back then, the general consensus on Holdman was that he was really solid. My theory is that his position and responsibilities masked his ineffectiveness.

Playing WLB here he was just too poor of a player to shoulder that extra responsibility.

I guess my theory also assumes that Marcus Washington is overrated because he doesn't have the responsibility of the other two linebackers. My response to that would be that as the defensive captain, it's quite important that we keep him in a role where he is comfortable. If we were to move him to the weak side, and he were to end up getting beat a lot by slot receivers as opposed to TEs, and was unable to account for the extra space he has to cover running lanes, it could have an effect on his leadership skills. Leading by example becomes a lot harder when the example isn't a good one.

He's certainly one of the key's to the defense, but I'm guessing the general lack of responsibility (compared to the other LBs) masks a lot of his weaknesses.

[Luxorreb]

Marcus is here to stay!

#53 is an invaluable player currently. Attitude + performance = A+!

[Redskins549]

MW is staying in washington

[GusFrerotte]

Moronic if they did get rid of Washington. Best heavyhitter we have in the LB corp for sure. Marshall would be the one to go, but I rather not see him go either to be honest. We need to focus on our lines and our defensive backfield in the draft, although a mid to late round LB might not hurt either just for added depth and if Rocky isn't all that after all.

[KLHJ2]

I would put in my two sense, but I said that I was going to stay drunk until the draft........ hickup!

[Pocket$ $traight]

Marcus Washington back!

washingtonpost.com

With four starting linebackers, they are looking pretty good at that spot.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Marcus Washington back!

washingtonpost.com - nation, world, technology and Washington area news and headlines

With four starting linebackers, they are looking pretty good at that spot.

Thanks for the info and impressive thread etiquette.

[dmek25]

did anyone really think he was done in washington?