JimmiJo Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Story on Godfrey http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20070430/news_1s30chnotes.html Godfrey out as result of drafted LBs By Kevin Acee STAFF WRITER April 30, 2007 After drafting two linebackers this weekend, the Chargers officially parted ways with linebacker Randall Godfrey, notifying the player's agent last night that their contract offer was no longer on the table. Reached last night shortly after returning from a fishing trip, Godfrey said he and the Chargers could not agree on financial terms. “I'm at the point in my career where what I want is a fair deal,” Godfrey said. “I don't have any bad feelings with A.J. (Smith) or Ed McGuire. I'm going to pick up the pieces and move on.” Click link above to read the entire article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 This seems bizarre, I really doubt that Godfrey is better than Marshall, I guess they though Lemar was the odd man out in the LB group and are giving him time to find another team, I wish the best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Connecticut_Skins_Fan* Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Man isn't godfery at the end of his career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryenJ1982 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Guys, we've got some serious issues. To get rid of a linebacker who had a stellar year in 2005 but underperformed in 2006 just like everyone, someone who knows the system and has been a above average special teamer I think is absurd! I am in agreement, don't think the GMen or the Iggles are on the phone with his agent right now. We've got offensive line problems, we dont' have a reciever out side of Santana Moss who has proven himself, Clinton Potis is out and we have yet to run the ball for over 3 yards a carry this preseason. I've got to wonder what the FO is thinking. Right now, I don't think we are prepared for the season and I hate to say this but I think it's too late in the game to be adding depth in important places like the O-line. I gotta say guys, I'm more than a little worried about this season. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Khary Campbell is our other versatile linebacker or is he going to be too valuable a special teams dude and Depth at the Mike to use?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4037167#post4037167 That's a LITTLE harsh, DH. Marshall, as you say, did miss some tackles against the Steelers, and he, no doubt, played in a diminishing fashion a year ago, but he was pretty good the year before. I like him as a reserve backer at three spots who can play in spot duty and hold down a role, but, not as a starter. Fortunately with how good Blades has looked, you almost have to think he's the natural backup at MLB now. Apparently Art, the team decided Marshall wasn't even an adequate backup.... just 2 years removed from 2005. Regardless of how good you thought he was As I said... one of the worst linebackers in all of football. 3 days later... he's cut. It would appear the coaching staff... which you seem to put some much trust in.... agreed with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 “I'm at the point in my career where what I want is a fair deal,” Well, he came to the right place. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Connecticut_Skins_Fan* Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Guys, we've got some serious issues. To get rid of a linebacker who had a stellar year in 2005 but underperformed in 2006 just like everyone, someone who knows the system and has been a above average special teamer I think is absurd! I am in agreement, don't think the GMen or the Iggles are on the phone with his agent right now. We've got offensive line problems, we dont' have a reciever out side of Santana Moss who has proven himself, Clinton Potis is out and we have yet to run the ball for over 3 yards a carry this preseason. I've got to wonder what the FO is thinking. Right now, I don't think we are prepared for the season and I hate to say this but I think it's too late in the game to be adding depth in important places like the O-line. I gotta say guys, I'm more than a little worried about this season. Hail. Not jumping on this , BUT it does raise concerns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Is a Point Break reference really that obscure? I don't think so. i would, its not some big time movie or a movie that gets quoted all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Connecticut_Skins_Fan* Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 i would have done something in favor of a experianced offensive line man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Haha...man, I could do this all day. Glad to see that there are other people out there that love this movie."I AM AN F.B.I. AGENT, BODIE!" "we'll get him when he comes beeeak iiiiin" "hes not coming back........." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins-in-CT Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I just wonder why we always seem to grab the cowpuke cast offs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 lets also not forget that he played the 3-4 in SD under Wade (dont call me Bum) Phillips, who is now the HC in sallaD.So not only does he bring the flexibility to play LB in a 3-4 or 4-3 (which Williams likes) but he also brings first hand insight into the system being used by one of our divisional opponents. Very good points. Outside of getting a bit older in a backup LB slot I see no negatives to this move. We are gaining a experience LB in the system who Greg williams knows can play all LB positions. He has shown the recent ability to sack a QB. He is a backup who has seen it all, let alone a division rivals new playbook. He probably is saving us some cap room. Yep we are losing a versatile backup who severly declined last year, demonstrated an uncanny ability to be blocked and bounce off of and miss tackles on third string RB's this offseason. Not to mention that it is his last year under contract as well. Could be a good move, might be a bad one. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 that really upsets me, Marshall was so versatile, it was like have three back-ups in one body. He was a great success story for us and we just turn around and release after all that. It's not right. He still has good days ahead of him, I wish we didn't do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Lemar's agent is probably calling the Giants right now. Exactly what I'm thinking. The personnel moves of this team never cease to amaze me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CakeMan 89 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 wtf?? Marshall could be a good back-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliondollarslim Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 i liked Marshall but this is actually an upgrade if you look at Godfrey's production over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Oh Noz! Teh Giants be stealin are playbookz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Day Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Guys, we've got some serious issues. To get rid of a linebacker who had a stellar year in 2005 but underperformed in 2006 just like everyone, someone who knows the system and has been a above average special teamer I think is absurd! I am in agreement, don't think the GMen or the Iggles are on the phone with his agent right now. We've got offensive line problems, we dont' have a reciever out side of Santana Moss who has proven himself, Clinton Potis is out and we have yet to run the ball for over 3 yards a carry this preseason. I've got to wonder what the FO is thinking. Right now, I don't think we are prepared for the season and I hate to say this but I think it's too late in the game to be adding depth in important places like the O-line. I gotta say guys, I'm more than a little worried about this season. Hail. Calm down my friend. About the oline we didn't pick up wade last year till about week 4. There will be releases as teams start triming the rosters. It is not too late to add a Vet Guard. It doesn't take that long for OL starters to adjust if they are in the same position. Pass blocking is Pass blocking, Pulling is pulling no matter what it is called. It may take some time for the chemistry to build but it is not the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbsheet Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Monkeys would bring in O-Line tryouts' date=' Vinny brings in WRs and LBs. Amazing[/quote']LOL. This morning bubba was wondering why a Fox article mockingly quoted the skins as a likely candidate for "laughingstock of the league". Well this and the Todd Pinkston threads from last week should answer that. Freakin' hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 WTF. Why did we release marshall?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Steller '05? Maybe you didn't notice the dropoff in our defense from '04-'05?? Marshal can't tackle. I respect him for doing what he could to help the team but he is a bad tackler, has average speed, and has looked awful in the preseason this year after a terrible '06. If people stopped looking at the stat book and actually watched Lemar they would see this is the right move given his age and average skill level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooka Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Surprising... I wonder if Marshall was still showing signs of shoulder or knee problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Connecticut_Skins_Fan* Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I supose i will take the "wait and see" approach that seems to work best..( lord knows i can put my foot in my mouth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsGuy Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Exactly what I'm thinking. The personnel moves of this team never cease to amaze me. Let's hope Marshall does go to NY. I'd love to see Portis and Betts blow past him when the Redskins play the Giants. I like Marshall, but he wasn't very good last year. He also hasn't looked good in the preseason so far, either. It is amazing that there are people on this board who wanted.... no, demanded that the Redskins FIX the problems with the "D' that so crippled them last season. NOW the Redskins are making these moves, and they are complaining about it. B/C of some strange attachment, some misplaced loyalty they have to some players. :doh: Either you want the Redskins make the defense better, or you want them to hold on to some sentimental faves, and tread water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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