McIntosh Vs. Marshall

[stu_nna]

Looks like Fletcher's gonna be the every down middle linebacker, according to redskins.com. With McIntosh going into his second year(and giving up draft picks to get him) and Marshall sliding over to WIL, who is gonna be the Weak side starter? My vote is for Rocky, he has showed some nice flashes when he was annointed a starter, plus the experience would be invaluable. Marshall is so versatile he could back up any linebacker spot without missing a beat. Opinions?

[Beemnseven]

Everybody should be rooting hard for Rocky McIntosh to soundly beat Lemar Marshall in preseason competition.

If he doesn't, consider it yet another 2nd round draft bust.

[Crazyhorse1]

Originally Posted by stu_nna

Looks like Fletcher's gonna be the every down middle linebacker, according to redskins.com. With McIntosh going into his second year(and giving up draft picks to get him) and Marshall sliding over to WIL, who is gonna be the Weak side starter? My vote is for Rocky, he has showed some nice flashes, when he was annointed a starter plus the experience would be invaluable. Marshall is so versatile he could back up any linebacker spot without missing a beat. Opinions?

Marshall should start at season opening with Rocky replacing him often. Later on, it would be great to have Marshall backing up all three linebackers to keep everyone's legs fresh. Rotations can be very effective is you have the right and/or older personnel, and I believe we do.

[stu_nna]

2 yrs riding the pine seems kinda long. Does anyone know whether Meast(Marcus Washington) will be ready for the start of training camp?

[12thMan]

I'm betting that Rock locks it down. I honestly think it's his to lose. That being said, Marshall is going to be a very good package LB.

[stu_nna]

The idea of McIntosh playing behind Carter probably doesn't strike fear into opposing rushing offenses either. Marshall is bigger. Hmmm...

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by stu_nna

Looks like Fletcher's gonna be the every down middle linebacker, according to redskins.com. With McIntosh going into his second year(and giving up draft picks to get him) and Marshall sliding over to WIL, who is gonna be the Weak side starter? My vote is for Rocky, he has showed some nice flashes when he was annointed a starter, plus the experience would be invaluable. Marshall is so versatile he could back up any linebacker spot without missing a beat. Opinions?

Washington would play the strong side, Flether in the middle and either Rocky or Marshall at weak side.

I guess this will be a battle in training camp. This is good becasue at least we have depth at this position. But you would figure that Rpck would start.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by stu_nna

The idea of McIntosh playing behind Carter probably doesn't strike fear into opposing rushing offenses either. Marshall is bigger. Hmmm...

Highway 99 should only be in on pass downs.

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm betting that Rock locks it down. I honestly think it's his to lose. That being said, Marshall is going to be a very good package LB.

Agreed. It's definitely a nice "problem" to have.

[hagams]

Either way, I think Rock deserves a solid shot at being the starter. As previously posted, we've wasted too many draft picks not to at least give him the shot he has earned. London, and Rocky should have the led going into pre-season for the starting jobs. Let the rest of them fight it out. Either way, I think we'll be pretty solid this year with the LB's.

[jbcjr14]

I feel pretty good with Fletcher, Washington and McIntosh at the LB positions and with Marshall backing all three up. Who else is on the roster at LB? Is Posey still around?

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Everybody should be rooting hard for Rocky McIntosh to soundly beat Lemar Marshall in preseason competition.

If he doesn't, consider it yet another 2nd round draft bust.

You are a glass is half empty person.

Nobody deserves a position, you earn it. Let the best player win.
I am in favor of the best LB win the position regardless of their name or draft position. I hope they both do well and we have great depth. I have mentioned in a prior post that it will be much easier for Marshall to play Outside LB after after playing at the MLB position. That experience will make him a better football player because MLB is a much more difficult position to play. He will have an immediate advantage over Rocky. But with experience and better athleticism Rocky will catch up and most likely surpass Marshall with time.
No need to be negative about Rocky. He has little NFL experience.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

I'm pretty sure Campbell is still around. We have great depth at Linebacker, no matter who starts...and with the signings at corner, I feel better about our defense going into 2007 than I did going into 2005...

[stu_nna]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

You are a glass is half empty person.

Nobody deserves a position, you earn it. Let the best player win.
I am in favor of the best LB win the position regardless of their name or draft position. I hope they both do well and we have great depth. I have mentioned in a prior post that it will be much easier for Marshall to play Outside LB after after playing at the MLB position. That experience will make him a better football player because MLB is a much more difficult position to play. He will have an immediate advantage over Rocky. But with experience and better athleticism Rocky will catch up and most likely surpass Marshall with time.
No need to be negative about Rocky. He has little NFL experience.

I'm on board with the logic here. In addition to Marshall's experience and the fact that he'll be an above average WIL i think im switching over for Marshall to start.
Rocky has value on special teams, and he could learn strong side and weak side while backing up the starters, increasing his value to the team. If he doesn't start this year he is certainly not a bust.

[Big C]

i think both will play a lot and spell each other often to keep both fresh. if they split time it doesnt matter who starts