Marcus in the Middle?

[BossHog]

Perhaps the talk about Washington playing MLB last year because coaches weren't sure what they had in Pierce?

[MTK]

I still don't understand someone who piles on Arrington... but defends Coles.

I'm still scratching my head on that one.

:confused-

[uhohjimoh]

are you kidding me??? this is lavar we are talking about....whether he has had management problems or his injury...dont doubt this guy IS mr Redskin...who better, aside from gibbs is the poster child for our defense. Perhaps even our whole team.
i dont even believe you guys state that he is expendable...how is a man that is truly trying to play his heart out for his team, who HAS played his heart out, expendable? You dont find that passion in people around here very often..

[monk81]

I concur don't mess up a good thing.................

[backrow]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

From Lenny P's column:

The acquisition of Holdman, who has played all three linebacker spots at various junctures of his career, almost certainly will make Mike Barrow expendable. Holdman might join the group of linebackers vying for the starting job in the middle, where the free-agent defection of Antonio Pierce to the New York Giants has created a big hole. But don't discount the possibility that the Redskins will move strong-side linebacker and 2004 Pro Bowler Marcus Washington into the middle, and use Holdman to fill his slot. When they were recruiting Washington last spring as a free agent, Redskins coaches floated the idea of playing him in the middle, and it could happen. Regardless who lines up where, the addition of Holdman gives Williams a lot of flexibility, assuming LaVar Arrington returns whole from the injuries that limited him to just four games a year ago."

I agree only with Lenny P's assessment that M. Barrow will be a June 1st cut!
On all of the rest of the above, he is full of Pasta!

[BrudLee]

We probably shouldn't get hung up on where players line up in this defense. Shawn Springs was a top-flight cover corner for us last year, and he was sent on blitzes several times a game. The standard roles for players (corners do X, linebackers do Y, etc.) don't hold true in this defense. Line up wherever the hell you want boys - just fill your spot after the ball is snapped.

[Phinehas]

"We want our linebackers--outside of Marcus Washington and LaVar Arrington--to be able to play all the positions" Williams said. "It just makes us better when the next best athlete can fit into the spot we need." --Greg Williams

To me, that doesn't sound like someone who is contemplating Marcus Washington at MLB.

--Phin

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I agree with BrudLee. It seems Williams has everyone playing with versatility so that they can play any position. According to his statements, it doesn't SEEM that he is changing Marcus to MLB. Since you wouldn't think it would be a big deal, he would have said it, don't you think?

[RedskinsJunkie]

Just to clear things up... I don't want Levar to go. I am just asking if anyone thinks that the things I said in my previous post look to the Skins maybe trying to out Arrinton. I am one of his biggest fans, trust me.

I was doing cartwheels when the Browns picked Courtney Brown

[wolfeskins]

no. i don't think the skins will try to get rid of lavar.

[SkinsRock]

From what I understand, Marcus will not be playing middle linebacker. But, that does not mean he'll never line up in the middle...same with Lavar. Gregg Williams defence is predicated on the element of surprise...players lining up in different positions, unexpected blitzes by safeties/CB's/whoever, etc. If Lavar comes back healthy, I think he will have a great year, but Washington may have an even better one because of having Lavar on the other side. With two pro-bowl LB's on the ends, at long as the MLB is smart and plays solid, he doesn't have to be spectacular.
As for Lavar's contract, he is still considered one of the top LB's in the league, hands down (when healthy, of course). So whether you think he is overpaid or not, he is being paid accordingly to that. And he is not going anywhere!

[RedskinsJunkie]

[QUOTE=SkinsRock]From what I understand, Marcus will not be playing middle linebacker. But, that does not mean he'll never line up in the middle...same with Lavar. Gregg Williams defence is predicated on the element of surprise...players lining up in different positions, unexpected blitzes by safeties/CB's/whoever, etc. If Lavar comes back healthy, I think he will have a great year, but Washington may have an even better one because of having Lavar on the other side. With two pro-bowl LB's on the ends, at long as the MLB is smart and plays solid, he doesn't have to be spectacular.
As for Lavar's contract, he is still considered one of the top LB's in the league, hands down (when healthy, of course). So whether you think he is overpaid or not, he is being paid accordingly to that. And he is not going anywhere!

I hope he doesn't, I love the way the guy leaves it all on the field. It just seems like the Skins are planning something with the way they drafted and the salary cap delima they are always in. And you know how Joe hates friction from the players...

I think it will be super exciting this year to see Lavar, Washington, and ...

MCCUNES starting in the middle... I think that guy is going to be a killer!!!