Scouts Inc. LB rankings

MTK · 07-17-2007, 02:42 PM

19. Washington Redskins
If the Redskins' ordinary group of defensive tackles can protect newly signed London Fletcher, then he has the ability to be very productive at his new home. He is undersized and doesn't excel taking on big blockers play after play, but he diagnoses very quickly and doesn't take many false steps on his way to the ball carrier. On the strong side, Marcus Washington brings a nice blend of size, pass-rush ability and strength at the point of attack. There were many rumors flying around that Washington was in the market for Lance Briggs for their weakside linebacker spot, but second-year player Rocky McIntosh has all the talent needed to excel at this spot. Lemar Marshall can play several linebacker positions and the depth he provides is crucial, especially if McIntosh were to struggle.

Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insid...ory?id=2938497

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-17-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

19. Washington Redskins
If the Redskins' ordinary group of defensive tackles can protect newly signed London Fletcher, then he has the ability to be very productive at his new home. He is undersized and doesn't excel taking on big blockers play after play, but he diagnoses very quickly and doesn't take many false steps on his way to the ball carrier. On the strong side, Marcus Washington brings a nice blend of size, pass-rush ability and strength at the point of attack. There were many rumors flying around that Washington was in the market for Lance Briggs for their weakside linebacker spot, but second-year player Rocky McIntosh has all the talent needed to excel at this spot. Lemar Marshall can play several linebacker positions and the depth he provides is crucial, especially if McIntosh were to struggle.

Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insid...ory?id=2938497

19th that is crap. Who was 1-18. I would have put us at like 12.

atomicnixon · 07-17-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari

Speaking of the Redskins being bashed on every sports show in America, I don't know if you guys saw it but on Cold Pizza they said "Well its never too early to look forward to next year. So who do you think will be the overall #1 pick in 2008?? Well to figure that out you have to decide who will have the #1 pick and my choice will have to go with the Washington Redskins drafting the DE out of USC". That just makes me laugh. The worst record in the NFL, yeah right. I cant wait for this season to start.

Dude I saw that too. Total nonsense. The media was like this before the 2005 season, can't wait to prove them wrong.

SmootSmack · 07-17-2007, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari

Speaking of the Redskins being bashed on every sports show in America, I don't know if you guys saw it but on Cold Pizza they said "Well its never too early to look forward to next year. So who do you think will be the overall #1 pick in 2008?? Well to figure that out you have to decide who will have the #1 pick and my choice will have to go with the Washington Redskins drafting the DE out of USC". That just makes me laugh. The worst record in the NFL, yeah right. I cant wait for this season to start.

You wrote the same post in three different threads. Trying to circumvent the rules before you can start a new thread I see.

No new threads for you before August 1

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-17-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

You wrote the same post in three different threads. Trying to circumvent the rules before you can start a new thread I see.

No new threads for you before August 1

can you really do that?

SmootSmack · 07-17-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

can you really do that?

Really do what?

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-17-2007, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Really do what?

Stop someone from making new threads until a set date.

TheMalcolmConnection · 07-17-2007, 03:01 PM

Apparently everyone else improved and we did nothing but slide? :confused:

Monksdown · 07-17-2007, 04:53 PM

I agree with 19, give or take 5. We have ONE sure thing, top of the line linebacker(Marcus). Now lets look at the facts behind him. London is aging, but will probably make the players around him better. And Rocky is supposed to be the real deal. Depends on how much hype you allow yourself to swallow.

Those are the reasons that Im not bothered by the rank. They've got the pieces, lets see what GW does w/ them.

The Zimmermans · 07-17-2007, 04:58 PM

i personally think our LB's are no better than our D-line. Both are gonna have to make major strides this year. No matter how they perform, I hope we reallize that there still needs to be improvement in the near future as far as personnel. I don't disagree with drafting the best available player though (landry), but it is obvious that building a defense takes time.

I hope the offense makes up for it. We need to O-line to hit their stride earlier in the season this year.

GoSkins! · 07-17-2007, 06:43 PM

We have a solid LB core. Fletcher for leadership-solid but aging, Washington solid and in his prime, Rocky young with a lot of upside and talent, and Marshall for depth. (Just like the article says). To me, at least on paper, that sounds middle of the pack. We are probably ranked a little lower because we sucked so bad last year (understandable).

#56fanatic · 07-17-2007, 07:57 PM

I think the ranking have been pretty dead on. everybody wants to say they are a joke that we should be higher. DL stunk, LB's stunk, secondary stunk, and WR postition stunk - If we so many great players at key positions, then how come we go 5-11?

I am a die-hard skins fan - eat and sleep skins - but I am realistic. We did nothing to make the DL better - nothing except add an aging MLB and now starting essentially a rookie at the weakside spot. the only area of this team that has been upgraded is the secondary. and that even has questions. Springs staying healthy? Carlos - lets face it, did not play like a top 10 pick last year - and Smoot struggled the last two years. We are expecting a Rookie in Landry to make miracles - dont see it happening -

Pocket$ $traight · 07-17-2007, 10:39 PM

I recall getting torched by everybody prior to '05.

How did that work out for the "experts"?

GTripp0012 · 07-17-2007, 11:47 PM

We WERE pretty horrible at LB last year. Bottom 1/4 and thats being nice.

However, the signing of Fletcher changes a LOT at LB, and the natural maturity of a certain second round draft pick will help us even further.

I'd predict top half this year. The LBs went from arguably our biggest weakness to the strength of the defense.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-18-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

We WERE pretty horrible at LB last year. Bottom 1/4 and thats being nice.

However, the signing of Fletcher changes a LOT at LB, and the natural maturity of a certain second round draft pick will help us even further.

I'd predict top half this year. The LBs went from arguably our biggest weakness to the strength of the defense.

Our entire defense was a weakness last year.

07-17-2007, 03:01 PM	#8
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,258	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings Apparently everyone else improved and we did nothing but slide? :confused: __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

07-17-2007, 04:53 PM	#9
Monksdown The Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warrenton, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 1,515	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings I agree with 19, give or take 5. We have ONE sure thing, top of the line linebacker(Marcus). Now lets look at the facts behind him. London is aging, but will probably make the players around him better. And Rocky is supposed to be the real deal. Depends on how much hype you allow yourself to swallow. Those are the reasons that Im not bothered by the rank. They've got the pieces, lets see what GW does w/ them.

07-17-2007, 04:58 PM	#10
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings i personally think our LB's are no better than our D-line. Both are gonna have to make major strides this year. No matter how they perform, I hope we reallize that there still needs to be improvement in the near future as far as personnel. I don't disagree with drafting the best available player though (landry), but it is obvious that building a defense takes time. I hope the offense makes up for it. We need to O-line to hit their stride earlier in the season this year. __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

07-17-2007, 06:43 PM	#11
GoSkins! The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Yorktown, Va Age: 55 Posts: 1,587	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings We have a solid LB core. Fletcher for leadership-solid but aging, Washington solid and in his prime, Rocky young with a lot of upside and talent, and Marshall for depth. (Just like the article says). To me, at least on paper, that sounds middle of the pack. We are probably ranked a little lower because we sucked so bad last year (understandable). __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts. A. Einstien

07-17-2007, 07:57 PM	#12
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings I think the ranking have been pretty dead on. everybody wants to say they are a joke that we should be higher. DL stunk, LB's stunk, secondary stunk, and WR postition stunk - If we so many great players at key positions, then how come we go 5-11? I am a die-hard skins fan - eat and sleep skins - but I am realistic. We did nothing to make the DL better - nothing except add an aging MLB and now starting essentially a rookie at the weakside spot. the only area of this team that has been upgraded is the secondary. and that even has questions. Springs staying healthy? Carlos - lets face it, did not play like a top 10 pick last year - and Smoot struggled the last two years. We are expecting a Rookie in Landry to make miracles - dont see it happening -

07-17-2007, 02:42 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,743	Scouts Inc. LB rankings 19. Washington Redskins If the Redskins' ordinary group of defensive tackles can protect newly signed London Fletcher, then he has the ability to be very productive at his new home. He is undersized and doesn't excel taking on big blockers play after play, but he diagnoses very quickly and doesn't take many false steps on his way to the ball carrier. On the strong side, Marcus Washington brings a nice blend of size, pass-rush ability and strength at the point of attack. There were many rumors flying around that Washington was in the market for Lance Briggs for their weakside linebacker spot, but second-year player Rocky McIntosh has all the talent needed to excel at this spot. Lemar Marshall can play several linebacker positions and the depth he provides is crucial, especially if McIntosh were to struggle. Link: http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insid...ory?id=2938497 __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-17-2007, 10:39 PM	#13
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings I recall getting torched by everybody prior to '05. How did that work out for the "experts"?

07-17-2007, 11:47 PM	#14
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Scouts Inc. LB rankings We WERE pretty horrible at LB last year. Bottom 1/4 and thats being nice. However, the signing of Fletcher changes a LOT at LB, and the natural maturity of a certain second round draft pick will help us even further. I'd predict top half this year. The LBs went from arguably our biggest weakness to the strength of the defense.

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