IrepDC Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 This is just a question out of curiosity. With all the crazy threads going on after the 3 str8 losses I need something to take my mind off my dissapointment. I wanted to know who people think is a better LB. I think that this will be a good debate. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballhenry Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Its gotta be, I mean Lavar has BIG plays but Washington is MUCH more consistent, imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I think Marcus simply gives more confidence to our defense all the way across the board. He is fearless and will celebrate without remorse after he sticks you. It's Marcus Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalDragon Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Lavar 4 lyfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Man Burgendy & Gold Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Marcus Washington, he deflected the ball to cause that interception yesterday. Also he is almost ever out of position on a play, and can always deliver a knockout blow. Sometimes LaVar lets his emotions get to the best of him and he over pursues, no knock on LaVar though, as his goal line stand against Oakland showed he is an amazing player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood2k3 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I'm not even gonna answer that question, because they're both exceptional LB's and they both do things that the other can't do. I love 'em both!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor ToughLove Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Lavar Arrington is better than Marcus Washington. Arrington has 2 more probowls, is still younger, and has done it 4 more years with the Redskins. Marcus looks good but he has only done it one year with the Redskins and I need to see more before I can put him on that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanamoss89 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 i said lavar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 LaVar is a better perimeter LB. Washington is better in coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyal2Washington Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Numbers and play don't lie Marcus is better. :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 This shouldn't even be close if we have educated fans on this site. Washington all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL4064 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Marcus Washington hands down........... and to tell you the truth im a little worried about you clowns out there thinking Lavar is even close to being on the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1SkinsFan Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Marcus since he has played the whole season and is a great team leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrepDC Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 I see that more people have voted for MW. I personally voted for MW also. I love both of these guys just because they're Redskins, LaVar always gives you that big play potential and Marcus gives you that consistant reliability. I gave the advantage to MW because he is better at the fundamentals and he makes fewer mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GtownSquare Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Whoever says lavar simply doesnt know squat about football or life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrell1106 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Marcus Washington hands down........... and to tell you the truth im a little worried about you clowns out there thinking Lavar is even close to being on the same level. I'm truly curious if anyone on this board has even stepped on a football field before and played the game. SLB (Washington) and WLB (Arrington) are two totally different positions. LA & MW are two totally different, yet excellent players, in their respective positions. Sometimes either can play defensive end and they both have gotten close to the QB w/ marcus getting closer 1.5 times more. And if you're only looking at numbers to make this decision it's completely inapproporate. LA was injured/held out/hated on for 4 games and that's that. Marcus, before coming to Washington, was injury prone and hardly every played an entire season with the Colts. But when all said an done any coach will tell you versatility is the key. Guys that can play mulitple positions are more valuable. History has proven that LA is the more versatile: WLB, DE, DL, DB(against tight ends or the 5th WR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel22 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I'm truly curious if anyone on this board has even stepped on a football field before and played the game. SLB (Washington) and WLB (Arrington) are two totally different positions. LA & MW are two totally different, yet excellent players, in their respective positions. Sometimes either can play defensive end and they both have gotten close to the QB w/ marcus getting closer 1.5 times more. And if you're only looking at numbers to make this decision it's completely inapproporate. LA was injured/held out/hated on for 4 games and that's that. Marcus, before coming to Washington, was injury prone and hardly every played an entire season with the Colts. But when all said an done any coach will tell you versatility is the key. Guys that can play mulitple positions are more valuable. History has proven that LA is the more versatile: WLB, DE, DL, DB(against tight ends or the 5th WR). -- Very valid point. I have played both positions in college and now in semi-pro. For those not quite sure about the vernacular you were using here is a crash course. The strong (or sam) backer finds the strong side of the formation (TE side in a one-TE set) and lines up there. This LB is usually bigger, more physical, as teams like to run the ball to their power side (due to the extra blocker @ TE). He must also be athletic enough to play pass coverage (usually on the TE or a RB releasing into the flat.) -- The weak (or Will) LB is more of a speed guy. He lines up opposite the power side of a formation and is a lot more free to roam and make plays. He typically is more of a factor rushing the QB but also has more ground to cover in his pass drops (be it covering shallow 1/3's or flats in a zone) or man to man on a RB or sometimes even a slot WR. -- As I've said, I have played both these positions (along with the middle (or Mike) LB and I can tell you that they are drastically different. I love Marcus Washington. I love all the things he brings to this team in terms of enthusiasm, leadership, and consistency. Still, if you are asking who is the better overall LB the answer is simple: It is Lavar because of his versatility and ability to play either position at an all-pro level.:gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBChick Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Whoever says lavar simply doesnt know squat about football or life. Actually.. I can easily see where people would pick Lavar. Washington is hands down the better LB right now and in this scheme. He has better discipline and you can tell he has a knack of being able to study an opponent and figure things out on the field. Lavar seems to play more by gut and instinct. Lavar is probably the superior athlete and has a much better chance of making the big plays, but he still tends to overrun plays or bites on fakes. But I think it'll be intresting to see them both next year. Now that Lavar is finally healthy and playing well in the system.. giving him a full, healthy training camp... the two of them are going to make a very intresting tandem next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Sam vs Will = one screwed up poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannonshogs44 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I posted yesterday that I thought Lavar had lost a step due to his inj. I think once hes back 100% hes going to be a monster. For now, its Washington thats the monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raperry2 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I think they are better together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedzoneHunter Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Marcus appears to be at his peak performance level, but LaVar still has more upside potential to get even better. LaVar is a tad quicker, hits harder and he is also a better athlete. However, Marcus seems to be more disciplined right now. I love 'em both! And G. Williams is nuts for sitting LaVar on 3rd downs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Not really a fair question right now, I'm sure if you asked it once LA gets going (which I think he kinda has) it's alot closer. I just hope we have both next year. But LaVar does overpursue and leave the cutback lane WIDE open all the time. It's true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I chose MW because it said who is the better REDSKIN LB, LA is a great linebacker it's just I feel that Marcus Washington is the better Redskin Linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P007 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 -- Very valid point. I have played both positions in college and now in semi-pro. For those not quite sure about the vernacular you were using here is a crash course. The strong (or sam) backer finds the strong side of the formation (TE side in a one-TE set) and lines up there. This LB is usually bigger, more physical, as teams like to run the ball to their power side (due to the extra blocker @ TE). He must also be athletic enough to play pass coverage (usually on the TE or a RB releasing into the flat.)-- The weak (or Will) LB is more of a speed guy. He lines up opposite the power side of a formation and is a lot more free to roam and make plays. He typically is more of a factor rushing the QB but also has more ground to cover in his pass drops (be it covering shallow 1/3's or flats in a zone) or man to man on a RB or sometimes even a slot WR. -- As I've said, I have played both these positions (along with the middle (or Mike) LB and I can tell you that they are drastically different. I love Marcus Washington. I love all the things he brings to this team in terms of enthusiasm, leadership, and consistency. Still, if you are asking who is the better overall LB the answer is simple: It is Lavar because of his versatility and ability to play either position at an all-pro level.:gaintsuck You are a 100% correct. I have played a little football in my day as well. Being that I was a DT I played left DT, and that is usually where all of the power plays come you need that killer strong side backer, because the DT is going to take on double teams and pulls, so you need that Sam Backer to come in and clean up the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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