SlobberKnockinFootball Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I think it's a good move. Marshall can't tackle, just like Die Hard said in another thread, all you have to do is watch the second half of the Steelers game. I saw it, everyone saw it. The guy isn't worth a bag of beans. The only reason he was around is because we had nobody better because our depth was poor at the LB spot. Now they might have the makings of some depth and it was only a matter of time before a non tackling, can't shed blocks to make a play LB hits the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK Lives Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Using that logic we should never cut anyone who's been on the team for a couple of years because they could communicate the playbook to another team. Well, I thought about that after I posted it but it's tough because he led the defense last year. I am just not sure about this move because it seems like a division rival would certainly go after him. Maybe not, I have only seen bits and pieces of both preseason games so I cannot accurately grade LM's performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Marshall was not a great player, and I don't think he is really all that great in coverage. He seemed slow on the read and would not drop deep enough to prevent passes over the middle. Maybe he thinks he deserves more playing time and the FO office is giving him a chance to catch on elsewhere? Regardless of the reason, I think this is the first year in a while that we have a solid LB corps with good potential coming off the bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Please don't let this be true!!! The FO had finally begun to rebuild a shred of dignity... I would rather bring Trotter back than this scrub Godfrey. He sucks and will never be able to pick up GW's complicated schemes in time to make any sort of contribution. Marshall is a key back-up. At no point in this camp has his job been mentioned as in jeopardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFK Lives Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Ironically, if this is true, I expect the Giants to make a move for him, considering their hole at WSLB.But more than likely if this was true, this had more to due with Lamar not liking his playing time. Yeah, I had posted in the Trotter thread that I thought the G-Men might go after him but do you think Pierce will push Coughlin to grab Marshall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberKnockinFootball Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Is this confirmed? Is Karl...er...I mean...Andyman still around? Andyman is over at the Washington Post blog. Go see him over there.. I'll give you a hint, they call him Jasno over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan44 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I always thought he was solid in coverage, but a little weak at picking his spot against the run. Seems odd that they would dump him like this unless they could bring in a backup that could do well what Marshall's weakness is.Seems weird. well said..Marshall...$1,182,000.00 salary cap..with only a 182,000 dollar hit if cut..Godfrey the $720,000.00 Vet Minimum..and a guy that played well when Merriman was suspended..Edwards hurt..he filled in all over the field last year in a defense that was brutal..unlike the job Marshall did as the Middle backer last season..he was awful.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 marshall struggled last year with tackling and shedding blocks. he was much better in 05 when our defense as a whole was playing better, but he probably feels he can be a starter somewhere else. i mean, he couldnt have been too happy when we signed a MLB in free agency, promoted a draft pick to a starter, then drafted 2 linebackers. and whoever said he goes to the giants, most likely correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#21Taylor4Ever Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Lemar Marshall-LB- Redskins Aug. 21 - 10:28 am et Redskins released LB Lemar Marshall. A quick fall from grace. Marshall was a strong IDP starter in 2005 as a middle linebacker, but had been moved to the weak side. He was no longer of use in D.C. due to the emergence of youngster Rocky McIntosh. Randall Godfrey-LB- Redskins Aug. 21 - 10:26 am et NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Redskins have signed LB Randall Godfrey. Godfrey will likely step in as the Redskins' fourth linebacker with Lemar Marshall released and Marcus Washington (elbow) on the mend. Washington probably isn't counting on the 34-year-old to emerge as a starter. Both come via Rotoworld.com This move makes absolutely no sense to me. Even if Washington was healthy, Marshall is needed for depth and just in case Rocky sputters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero21 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I guess what people need to think about is, Marshall wasn't TOO great of a player I agree, but what does Godfrey have that Marshall doesnt? He's old and was cut a pretty long time ago, how come no one wanted him? He'll have to re-learn the defense (I know he played for GW but he will still have an adjustment period) Marshall was versatile and a leader on defense, cutting him doesnt make much sense, especially when you replace him with Godfrey, and with Marcus Washington hurting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I don't know why every would be up in arms over this. Have you guys actually watched Lemar? He gets carried 3-4 yards after contact by any runner. Our run defense took a step backwards the second Pierce left town. Lemar was decent for one season but is no more than an average backup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This must have a lot to do with Marshal not being happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Why would anyone think whether it matters what Marshall thinks or wants? He's here to do a job. He's under contract. Unless he's absolute poison in the locker room (which I have never heard or read any inkling of) you have to keep the guy and let him work it out. It's a really questionable move, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins-in-CT Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Lemar Marshall-LB- Redskins Aug. 21 - 10:28 am et Redskins released LB Lemar Marshall. A quick fall from grace. Marshall was a strong IDP starter in 2005 as a middle linebacker, but had been moved to the weak side. He was no longer of use in D.C. due to the emergence of youngster Rocky McIntosh. Randall Godfrey-LB- Redskins Aug. 21 - 10:26 am et NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports the Redskins have signed LB Randall Godfrey. Godfrey will likely step in as the Redskins' fourth linebacker with Lemar Marshall released and Marcus Washington (elbow) on the mend. Washington probably isn't counting on the 34-year-old to emerge as a starter. Both come via Rotoworld.com This move makes absolutely no sense to me. Even if Washington was healthy, Marshall is needed for depth and just in case Rocky sputters. What are you guys using for sources? I still can't find it, at least not in the first page of the headlines for any of the news sports sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umstew42 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 the coaching staff must feel they can get solid production from the WSLB backups while thye needed stronger depth at the SSLB position and Lemar seems to be the odd man out. *shrugs* I was really excited to see him as a backup for depth this year, but w/ev's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byner21 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This is very surprising IF true. The only way I could see this happening is if LM didn't get the MW's (temporary) spot and it got ugly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winning Season Please! Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 EXACTLY in 2005...what good did 2005 do for us last year? Nothing, but to lay our D's woes at the feet of LM in 2007 is stupid.:dunce: What does 2006 have to do with this year?:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan999 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What? Why would they cut Marshall? They have no idea what they are doing! This message is brought to you by a member of ExtremeSkins who knows who should be kept and cut moreso than the Redskins staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 What are you guys using for sources? I still can't find it, at least not in the first page of the headlines for any of the news sports sites. go here and its about half way down... http://www.rotoworld.com/content/Home_NFL.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Its not really surprising to me, Marshall has not been holding up and Godfrey is a vet who has played in the G Will system. Hopefully we don't have another Holdman situation here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Marshall is a good redskin I dont believe it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This is flat out puzzling. God I wish we had a competent GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmopolitianbloodloss Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 a leader?? doubtful..he was a constant liability on the field...at some point your leadership has to be justified with play on the field and it never was for him....im sure he may be missed in the locker room but theyll move on....gw is trying to get fast on D and by releasing marshall we cant get much slower than marshall (admittingly i do not know how fast or slow godfrey is/was)....i know randall godfrey is old but he is still at least a solid back up who can do something marshall refused to....get to the ball and tackle It's more than that. He was a field general. He knew the defense. Sometimes you need a guy like that on your team, even if he is a backup. Getting a 34 year old LB who doesn't know the defense or the guys he's playing with isn't going to make the defense faster. It doesn't make sense. At all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnyderMustGo Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This is a bad move, in my opinion. Godfrey is old. He's been playing in 3-4 for the last 4 years or so. He doesn't know our defense and is coming in AFTER training camp is over. Is he really going to learn this defense fast enough to contribute in any meaningful way? Even if Godfrey is fractionally better than Marshall, the losses of losing a starter last year who is already familiar with the defense and the players on this team, who can play multiple positions, and who is a lot younger greatly out-weigh whatever marginal improvement you get in individual ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 i think we just found another warrick holdman. :doh: damn damn damn i don't get it. what did marshall do wrong? maybe they did it as a favor? :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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