Mark The Homer Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'd have to go back and watch it again, but was it Marshall that missed the tackle that sprung Parker on the long run? I remember that play. I was in the stands. Marshall banged his forearm on him, but was going the wrong way and was out of position to have a chance to make a tackle. Marshall also blitzed all by himself on another play, but the QB threw it too quickly for a completion. I was watching Marshall a lot, he's one of my favorite players. I like him because he came up through the trenches, he's smart and tough, even if he's not that big. After each defensive play, he looked towards the bench to Williams to get the next defensive call. He'd stand in front of the ball and turn to face the defense. The players huddled in front of him him and he called every defensive play with the starting defense. He didn't do anything specatcular during the game, but he seemed to do a very nice job regarding leadership and making sure everybody was where they were supposed to be. He played MLB and OLB, but there was a whole lot of shifting going on all the time during the snap count. I'm glad I'm not an offensive lineman trying to keep track of my assignment vs a Williams defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman330 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Actually, this is a play I did rewind and watch during the commercial. It was #57 who over-ran the play then got sealed by the block that sprung the runner. Good job guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'm glad I'm not an offensive lineman trying to keep track of my assignment vs a Williams defense. No doubt. I was trying to keep track of where players on defense were on the field all game...it was damn hard. They kept moving all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan1311 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I remember that play. I was in the stands. Marshall banged his forearm on him, but was going the wrong way and was out of position to have a chance to make a tackle. Marshall also blitzed all by himself on another play, but the QB threw it too quickly for a completion.I was watching Marshall a lot, he's one of my favorite players. I like him because he came up through the trenches, he's smart and tough, even if he's not that big. After each defensive play, he looked towards the bench to Williams to get the next defensive call. He'd stand in front of the ball and turn to face the defense. The players huddled in front of him him and he called every defensive play with the starting defense. He didn't do anything specatcular during the game, but he seemed to do a very nice job regarding leadership and making sure everybody was where they were supposed to be. He played MLB and OLB, but there was a whole lot of shifting going on all the time during the snap count. I'm glad I'm not an offensive lineman trying to keep track of my assignment vs a Williams defense. I'm with you Mark, I've been pulling for Marshall too....I even have his jersey,(that is, if duct-taping over the name on a 70th anniversary Armistead jersey counts!)I think he did a fine job and more than one head will be turned with his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atloldskin Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Marshall missed one tackle up high for about a 9 yard gain. Washington was flattened on the nice 51 yard run. Otherwise, the D was stout!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark The Homer Posted August 27, 2005 Author Share Posted August 27, 2005 I'm with you Mark, I've been pulling for Marshall too....I even have his jersey,(that is, if duct-taping over the name on a 70th anniversary Armistead jersey counts!)I think he did a fine job and more than one head will be turned with his play. That is cool that you have his jersey. So far, I haven't seen a fan with a Marshall jersey yet. I was lucky enough to run across one of his player-worns last winter. No duct tape on it either! I'll wear it either opening day or the following game. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Maybe its jsut me... but he doesnt look that small out there. I guess its the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNeverDie Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I just dont really think he's the man for the MLB job. I think McCune starts by week 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 McCune is quite a ways away from being an NFL regular. Remember that the biggest loss due to Pierce's departure was NOT his athleticism but his knowledge of the defense and his ability to get guys lined up. Cornelius Griffin said as much in the offseason. There is more to playing the QB spot on this defense than being cut :laugh: McCune right now is learning how to cover kicks and punts to earn his daily wage in the NFL. Give him a chance to become acclimated to the NFL before putting those kinds of expectations on him. My prediction is that if Marshall would go down due to injury at any point you would see the Redskins either start Holdman inside, switch Washington inside and start Holdman at SLB, or start Clifton Smith before they would go to McCune. 2006 is when you will see him get a better shot at contributing on D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Ervins Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 There is something concerning about the fact that he hasnt had a single tackle now in 2 straight games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAsBeachBoy Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I was noticing the same thing. He looks like a beast to me. Really tall, with REALLY long arms... Wish he hadn't missed that one tackle on the screen, but otherwise he did well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GURU Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Look, everyone misses some tackles. Even guys like Ray Lewis. They pay guys on the other side of the ball, too. Sometimes they're pretty good, too. All in all, Marshall looked in charge out there, to me. He was getting guys in position. He was reading the offense, and he was fast to the ball. He looks more athletic than Pierce. He's MUCH quicker in coverage. I hope all these clods who kept pointing out the losses of Pierce and Smoot choke on something when this defense improves from last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 not to mention that Carlos Rogers looked pretty good. Tom Tupa isn't the only guy praying for quick healing...Walt Harris will be too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 Actually, this is a play I did rewind and watch during the commercial. It was #57 who over-ran the play then got sealed by the block that sprung the runner. Good job guys!You are absolutely correct. I remember that play...it was Holdman that got caught off balance and was blocked easily out of the running lane. I remember watching that because that is when I thought to myself..."where is LaVar"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky*13 Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 The thing that stands out for me on that play is Spings,man he is a whole lot faster than i thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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