Updated: Redskins Release Marcus Washington

It's been said before but I'd bet my money on a reunion with GW in New Orleans.

I agree Dirtbag. I think GW would love to have him.

It's been said before but I'd bet my money on a reunion with GW in New Orleans.

Have been thinking the same but actually believe Marcus will see more success in the inside of a 3-4 system. It's pretty clear he's lost some top end speed which makes him a liability in the 4-3 as an OLB... hard to be effective in coverage and chasing speed backs around the corner etc. But Marcus has the size and definitely the strength to hold the middle in the 3-4 scheme, in which he doesn't have to cover near the territory, and I bet he has the smarts to make the transition too. Pretty curious to see what he does now.

... I would f'ing hate to see him in Dallas. The only team that runs a 3-4 defense I have any liking for is SanFran (on a little side note) so maybe Marcus should go play for Singletary.

12/18/08 Greg Blache on Marcus Washington returning to the line-up: "Marcus is such a big and physical player. Besides his enthusiasm, the fire that he brings and his passion for the game, he is such a big, physical player. When you get into some of those drives at the end of the ballgame, it's good to have that big physical force on the edge to be able to step up and take guards on. Plus he is an experienced guy who's been around the block a long time. You lose a lot when you lose Marcus. Not to take anything away from the guys who stepped in and competed for us, but a Marcus is a Marcus. He is a cut above and a little different then the rest and it's great to have him back." I'll leave it at that. Thanks Marcus. You made watching my team a lot more fun. Good luck buddy.

I hate to say this, but the guy has lost a step just like when Trotter came here.

I don't think Trotter lost a step when he came here. The Skins brought him here with no idea of how to use him in a defense. They saw him shine on the eagles and just figured he'd pick up and do the same here. How do you explain him being useless when he came here, getting cut and going back to the eagles to start and maintain his position again?

I hate to say it but, Andy Reid actually knows what he's doing when he acquires and implements players.


It is obvious though that Washington isn't the same player he was when he got here. I think its mostly due to him becoming more injury prone because he plays solid when he's healthy.

sad to say, althought talented and dedicated, he cannot go out there and play

Sounds like Vinny and the FO are taking a serious look at Orakpo to replace Marcus.

Washington Times - Redskins keen on Orakpo (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/22/redskins-keen-on-orakpo/)

I think he's a terrible choice @ 13, not high on taking LBs at the top of the draft anyway but this kid has missed time in the last two seasons from knee injury. Just not a smart choice IMO...

Sounds like Vinny and the FO are taking a serious look at Orakpo to replace Marcus.

Washington Times - Redskins keen on Orakpo (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/feb/22/redskins-keen-on-orakpo/)

I think he's a terrible choice @ 13, not high on taking LBs at the top of the draft anyway but this kid has missed time in the last two seasons from knee injury. Just not a smart choice IMO...

Same here Goat. Doesnt really fit into the lets get younger and healthier system, Does it?

Yeah I don't have a problem taking a standout LB very high in the draft but basically I feel like he should have unquestioned durability as a first prerequisite and of course be one of the very best in college football. Curry and Rey M. fit that bill for the 13th pick IMO. Not sure anyone else does.

Well what ever DirtyLandry has to say about it, I disagree;)