RedskinsSuperBowl21 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 With Fletcher in the middle, Lemar Marshall can move back to the weakside, where he played well in 2005. Marshall, a former safety in college, has cover skills. He also has enough speed to come off the edge. His long arms make him an effective pass rusher even if he doesn't get sacks. This also means the team does not have to worry whether Rocky McIntosh will be ready to start on the weakside. Marshall is ready to start there, and McIntosh can continue to work as a special teams performer. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3565649#post3565649 With a season under his belt, I would usually expect and 2nd round linebacker to be prepared to start in his sophomore effort. While I am all about putting the best players on the field, I didnt expect to here that Rocky will be a special teams performer. Any insight on Rocky's development or your expectations for him? I have been expecting great things from this kid, after all we traded up a couple spots make sure we got him. :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I hope thats not true. I want Rocky starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 im gonna cry if i see our 2nd round draft pick who we targeted and tried so hard to get designated to special friggin teams. god thats pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktball74 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Rocky and Marshall will probably rotate in and out. Rocky will get most of the snaps, i would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 There will probably be a postition battle in training camp that will answer the question of who is going to play there. Either way, as of right now we look good at WLB and MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Rocky and Marshall will probably rotate in and out. Rocky will get most of the snaps, i would imagine. Thats what I would hope, I hope Rocky isn't stuck on special teams all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I thought one of the reasons Dale Lindsay was let go was because he wouldn't start Rocky? :whoknows: I'm not worried about it though, the best player will start and I expect they will rotate to keep fresh. Maybe Rocky can do another one of those running on to the field at the last minute tackles again this year :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKSkinsFan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Sounds like something that will be settled in camp. I'd love to see Rocky out there, only if he is ready, and I'm sorry but I still trust that GWill has much better knowledge of that than people on a message board. If he's not ready, and to work him in and not have to depend on him makes L.Marshall a great safety net who also provides depth at WLB, and MLB if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 There will probably be a postition battle in training camp that will answer the question of who is going to play there. Either way, as of right now we look good at WLB and MLB. As much as I would like to see McIntosh starting, either way Marshall/McIntosh and Fletcher starting are an instant improvement over Holdman and Marshall respectively Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holcombskinsfan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 we could trade Marshall... could we get a 3rd or 4th rounder for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 we could trade Marshall... could we get a 3rd or 4th rounder for him :doh: Yea, lets get rid of the little depth we have there at that postition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holcombskinsfan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 :doh: Yea, lets get rid of the little depth we have there at that postition. and pick up more young talent and pics maybe a RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Rocky is making big time plays on special teams - he attacks the ball / ball carrier and has a great closing burst ala Sean Taylor. He may be behind the curve but I would have to think he will get a fair shot at winning the starting spot from Lemar this preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Anyone else coming to the realization that Rocky was the second choice? D'Quell was probably to be the MLB. Rocky was a pick after Vinny was stuck with his thumb up his tushy. Good player, but not the guy you traded up for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Anyone else coming to the realization that Rocky was the second choice? D'Quell was probably to be the MLB. Rocky was a pick after Vinny was stuck with his thumb up his tushy. Good player, but not the guy you traded up for. haha, rocky is bigger than d'qwell jackson, so why would they want that guy at middle? hes also in a 3-4. rocky comes from the U where the skins loooove picking players from, so i doubt rocky was some sort of backup plan pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEavyJumbo85 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Rotation...they'll rotate Lemar and Rocky and Marcus and maybe London. Rocky will play, he might not start unless he beats out Lemar for the job, hopefully this will motivate him and push him to work harder to get into the starting lineup. We have DEPTH now and too many good linebackers isn't a problem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan31 Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Lemar and Rocky will platoon in and out. I'm still not sold on Fletcher. During his press conference, standing next to Gibbs, Joe was bigger than him!.. That said I like our options at linebacker alot more this year. I'm a big fan of Marshall. Why? I'm not really sure. He had a good year in '05 and still can play. Hopefully Washington will show up 100% from off season surgery. If Fletcher stays healthy and Rocky continues to improve we'll be alright at LB. 53,98,59,and 52 is better than 53,98,52,and 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F Landry Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3565649#post3565649With a season under his belt, I would usually expect and 2nd round linebacker to be prepared to start in his sophomore effort. While I am all about putting the best players on the field, I didnt expect to here that Rocky will be a special teams performer. Any insight on Rocky's development or your expectations for him? I have been expecting great things from this kid, after all we traded up a couple spots make sure we got him. :helmet: I expect him to start as well... I will be very dissapointed if we traded up for him and he is still sitting his second year. Now, if he comes out on passing downs for Marshall, I don't have a problem with that. I could see that as a viable situation. I believe Marshall is a good cover LB (probably because he was a safety in college). :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinkskin Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 The key to the whole things is Marcus.....we need him healthy, other wise the depth doesnt look that good..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 He will play once we start using the packages he is a part of. Apparently he has taken over Lavar's packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Full Monty Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 There will probably be a postition battle in training camp that will answer the question of who is going to play there. Either way, as of right now we look good at WLB and MLB. Not to mention solid depth. Whoever wins the WLB job, we've got a capable backup in case Rocky/Marshall go down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURKEYTALKER Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 maybe Lamar can go back to strong safty where he played in collage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 My guess is that Rocky and Marshall will rotate, with Rocky being given the majority of snaps at WLB. Marshall will probably take Fletcher's place on obvious passing downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dockeryfan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 haha, rocky is bigger than d'qwell jackson, so why would they want that guy at middle? hes also in a 3-4. rocky comes from the U where the skins loooove picking players from, so i doubt rocky was some sort of backup plan pick. Usually, when a team trades up, they have the pick ready within like 30 seconds when their turn comes up. The skins took like 5 minutes. I'm pretty sure the team got scooped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvredfan Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 A good solid Middle Linebacker makes all the diff, We are going to see MW excell next year to a pro bowl, Rocky and Lemar will have a huge improvement because of that. With smoot back the blitz is back, which will lead to sacks, and turnovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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