skns4life Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 who would you compare Monte Coleman to in the NFL right now....and im talking about skill and everything??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Good question. He was one of the best coverage linebackers the 'Skins ever had. Who are the top coverage LBs today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNut73 Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I'm going to go with Wayne Chrebet. Not the same position obviously, so you cannot compare in that sense. But both were drafted out of small schools (actually, I'm not even sure if Chrebet was drafted...he may have been a walk-on if I remember correctly). Neither of them would even be considered the best player on their team at their position, yet they both show up every week to play. Both are tough players who made/are making a long career in the NFL, when by all rights neither should have been playing in the league at all (Monte would not have even been drafted in today's league since the draft doesn't go to the 11th round ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Monte was one of the greatest Redskins ever, in my opinion. No one exeplified the honor like he did. He was a warrior and should get his name in the ring of fame. Hmm, today. Today things are so specialized,, and Coleman did it all for us,, as noted above,, he was a TERRIFIC pass covering LB, he was an excellent hitter, never ever out of position, played special teams,, basically, I think he would have been the kicker if the Redskins had needed it. I don't know that i would compare him to anyone today, because anyone today that does as much as he did would thump his chest and make sure everyone knew it. Monte just carried on like it was business as usual. Again, he was one of the greatest Redskins of all time. Incomparable. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Monte Coleman exemplifies Redskin pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 My buddy and I always argued between Monte and Olky. While we both loved BOTH of them, I stood up for Monte and he Olky. My argument was Monte's speed. He was a physical freak AND he had endurance. He played longer. As to whom to compare him with today..............tough question. Nobody comes to mind. I really don't have that much time, especially in the off season, to think about league-wide LBs. What about Dexter Coakley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 If I were to select someone who has comparable skills to Monte in today's NFL, I'd pick Derrick Brooks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted May 24, 2004 Author Share Posted May 24, 2004 Derrick Brooks?? you think he was that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Derrick Brooks in terms of comparable skills, not comparable skill level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skns4life Posted May 24, 2004 Author Share Posted May 24, 2004 oh ok....understood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 I agree with the Brooks comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Bullock of the Titans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdc Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Arrington. It took a couple of years for Coleman to get on track, but he was a "Safety" a little bigger than Taylor, but the added bulk didn't affect his game, so Coleman was able to be all everything to the skins, defensively. Stop the run, stop the pass, make the big, big play, make the hits, leadership, Special Teamer with gusto' and respected off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Monte will surely join a list of Redskins including Gary Clark, Joe Jacoby, Russ Grimm, Jeff Bostic, Charles Mann, Manley, Dave Butz and Art Monk to be ignored by the Hall of Fame. Meanwhile Irvin and Ken Norton, Jr. will be ushered in on first ballot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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