New starting ROLB?

bigm29 · 03-06-2006, 01:13 PM

Who do you guys think it will be, after the release of Arrington. Will we insert a rokie? sign a high profile free agent, or promote someone we already have like Clemons or Holdman(pending on whether we resign or not)

I personally do not like the idea of Holdman starting for our defense or really any of our current line backers to be honest.
Maybe we can find a diamond in the rough in the draft like Lofa Tatupu, and Odell Thurman last year. It sounds like a new CBA is going to get done so a free agent is a good possibility too.

Redskins_P · 03-06-2006, 01:19 PM

Anyone but Holdman, please.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-06-2006, 01:20 PM

Holdman is a free agent and gone. There's a possibility that Clemons or McCune could step in if the coaching staff believes they are capable of doing so. Remember when Lemar Marshall was an unknown free agent and filled in for Arrington wonderfully. So, if the staff thinks Clemons or McCune could step in, I'd give them the benefit of the doubt.

If the CBA is reached, we might go to free agency and sign a guy like Witherspoon, but I doubt it.

This year's draft class of LBs is supposedly very deep. So perhaps we'll get someone in the draft.

Right now, I have no idea what we are going to do.

Big C · 03-06-2006, 01:26 PM

id guess clemons, since he was used on most 3rd downs last year over lavar, id like to see him develop more, plus greg williams lvoes him. he could be our peter boulware who is a pass rush specialist from the linebacker spot, we blitz a lot anyways. wishful thinking

#56fanatic · 03-06-2006, 01:28 PM

I think there is a possibility they move Marshall back to outside and put McCune at MLB. I am not sold on Clemons yet. HE was behind Holdman and we all saw how bad he was

dmek25 · 03-06-2006, 01:28 PM

i agree with clemons because,as you said,williams really likes him.besides,the money is better off being spent elsewhere

Sociofan · 03-06-2006, 01:29 PM

Hillenmeyer with the Bears might be an option. He's a RFA and I've not heard many people talking about him, so he might come at a bargain. He's fast and can keep with backs and tight ends, but, as usual, with that speed, he is a little small. The only other real dings I've read about him are that he's a little shallow in the zones and he overplays the ball once in a while. He does get after the QB though (is this starting to sound like anyone else who just left?). The consensus is that he just needs a little more playing time and time in the weight room.

The Colts have an entire stable of linebackers hitting the market (June, Thornton, Brackett, Morris). Any of those guys could be worth a run, but June and Thornton will probably be too expensive.

We'd all love to have Peterson from the 49ers, but I'd settle for bringing back Derrick Smith, move him to the middle and bring Marshall outside.

There are several good 'backers out there, but it will come down to what the team can afford this year.

Schneed10 · 03-06-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by #56fanatic

I think there is a possibility they move Marshall back to outside and put McCune at MLB. I am not sold on Clemons yet. HE was behind Holdman and we all saw how bad he was

This scenario makes the most sense to me, based on the way the roster is currently comprised. Holdman is horrible. McCune's natural position is MLB and Marshall's natural position is OLB. It would make a lot of sense.

Question is can McCune handle the mental demands that Williams puts on his MLB? If not, he'd keep Marshall there. Secondly, is McCune even ready?

I love Chris Clemons as a situational pass rusher, but not sold on him as an every down LB.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-06-2006, 01:33 PM

Sign Witherspoon.

Sociofan · 03-06-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Sign Witherspoon.

$$$$$

Dirtbag59 · 03-06-2006, 01:37 PM

Draft D'Qwell Jackson and move him or Marshall to Lavars old spot. Or move Lamar back to the Outside and let McCune take over the Middle.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-06-2006, 01:37 PM

If the CBA is extended I think we'd definitely have the cash to bring him aboard.

Sociofan · 03-06-2006, 01:37 PM

Actually, I forgot about Scott Fujita. He was a monster in KC, but flopped when he went to Dallas and tried to fit into a 3-4 scheme. If he comes at a reasonable price, he'd be great on the weak side.

JWsleep · 03-06-2006, 01:41 PM

I would expect an FA rather than the McCune scenario--I'm not sure he's ready. But maybe that's wrong.

But, as with everything else these days, we'll have to wait and see with the CBA.

SmootSmack · 03-06-2006, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

This scenario makes the most sense to me, based on the way the roster is currently comprised. Holdman is horrible. McCune's natural position is MLB and Marshall's natural position is OLB. It would make a lot of sense.

Question is can McCune handle the mental demands that Williams puts on his MLB? If not, he'd keep Marshall there. Secondly, is McCune even ready?

I love Chris Clemons as a situational pass rusher, but not sold on him as an every down LB.

You sure about Marshall's natural postitiong being OLB? For some reason, I thought Marshall was a natural MLB.

Either way, if we do move LM to the outside, I'd like to see my man Khary Campbell get a shot in the middle before McCune.

Here's another thought, bring back Shawn Barber. Although word is he could be headed to Philly.

03-06-2006, 01:13 PM	#1
bigm29 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 353	New starting ROLB? Who do you guys think it will be, after the release of Arrington. Will we insert a rokie? sign a high profile free agent, or promote someone we already have like Clemons or Holdman(pending on whether we resign or not) I personally do not like the idea of Holdman starting for our defense or really any of our current line backers to be honest. Maybe we can find a diamond in the rough in the draft like Lofa Tatupu, and Odell Thurman last year. It sounds like a new CBA is going to get done so a free agent is a good possibility too. __________________ Hail Redskins!!!

03-06-2006, 01:19 PM	#2
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 45 Posts: 4,101	Re: New staring ROLB? Anyone but Holdman, please.

03-06-2006, 01:20 PM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 44 Posts: 8,317	Re: New staring ROLB? Holdman is a free agent and gone. There's a possibility that Clemons or McCune could step in if the coaching staff believes they are capable of doing so. Remember when Lemar Marshall was an unknown free agent and filled in for Arrington wonderfully. So, if the staff thinks Clemons or McCune could step in, I'd give them the benefit of the doubt. If the CBA is reached, we might go to free agency and sign a guy like Witherspoon, but I doubt it. This year's draft class of LBs is supposedly very deep. So perhaps we'll get someone in the draft. Right now, I have no idea what we are going to do.

03-06-2006, 01:26 PM	#4
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 37 Posts: 4,453	Re: New staring ROLB? id guess clemons, since he was used on most 3rd downs last year over lavar, id like to see him develop more, plus greg williams lvoes him. he could be our peter boulware who is a pass rush specialist from the linebacker spot, we blitz a lot anyways. wishful thinking __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

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dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: New staring ROLB? i agree with clemons because,as you said,williams really likes him.besides,the money is better off being spent elsewhere __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 49 Posts: 1,801	Re: New staring ROLB? I think there is a possibility they move Marshall back to outside and put McCune at MLB. I am not sold on Clemons yet. HE was behind Holdman and we all saw how bad he was

03-06-2006, 01:29 PM	#7
Sociofan Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gainesville, VA Age: 58 Posts: 380	Re: New staring ROLB? Hillenmeyer with the Bears might be an option. He's a RFA and I've not heard many people talking about him, so he might come at a bargain. He's fast and can keep with backs and tight ends, but, as usual, with that speed, he is a little small. The only other real dings I've read about him are that he's a little shallow in the zones and he overplays the ball once in a while. He does get after the QB though (is this starting to sound like anyone else who just left?). The consensus is that he just needs a little more playing time and time in the weight room. The Colts have an entire stable of linebackers hitting the market (June, Thornton, Brackett, Morris). Any of those guys could be worth a run, but June and Thornton will probably be too expensive. We'd all love to have Peterson from the 49ers, but I'd settle for bringing back Derrick Smith, move him to the middle and bring Marshall outside. There are several good 'backers out there, but it will come down to what the team can afford this year.

03-06-2006, 01:33 PM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: New staring ROLB? Sign Witherspoon. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: New staring ROLB? If the CBA is extended I think we'd definitely have the cash to bring him aboard. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-06-2006, 01:37 PM	#13
Sociofan Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gainesville, VA Age: 58 Posts: 380	Re: New staring ROLB? Actually, I forgot about Scott Fujita. He was a monster in KC, but flopped when he went to Dallas and tried to fit into a 3-4 scheme. If he comes at a reasonable price, he'd be great on the weak side.

03-06-2006, 01:41 PM	#14
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,702	Re: New staring ROLB? I would expect an FA rather than the McCune scenario--I'm not sure he's ready. But maybe that's wrong. But, as with everything else these days, we'll have to wait and see with the CBA. __________________ Hail from Houston!

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