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[quote=skinsfan69;830832]Who is Marcus White? He was a pass rushing fool last thurs night![/quote]

I remember reading about Marcus White when we drafted him... he's actually a really amazing story.

First of all, he was a big-time basketball prospect out of high school and chose to pursue a basketball career at Rutgers University. After one year there, he transferred to Butler Community College (a JUCO), changing course and playing football at Defensive End.

While there in 2007, the guy went nuts, becoming National JUCO Player of the Year... recording 24.5 sacks (led nation), 6 forced fumbles (led nation), 97 tackles, 39 of which were behind the line of scrimmage. The team went 12-0 and won the JUCO National Championship as well.

He then transferred to Florida State where he played 2 years before we drafted him. He got 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss his senior year there.

Clearly he has a ton of potential. It's amazing that the guy went from a D-1 basketball player, learning Defensive End QUICKLY at a JUCO, transferring to one of the nations top football programs, starts for them 2 years later, then gets drafted to play LINEBACKER in the NFL, where he just made it through final cuts and made the 53-man roster.

Pretty cool stuff... maybe he can be the Antonio Gates of defense... haha

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;830785]Dennis Morris.[/quote]

Attempted sarcasm. And I hate you mention that one b/c I really wanted him to do well.

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Wow that is a cool story about him...
24.5 sacks evil!

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That is an awesome story , now if he can add sacking Eli and blocking a punt next Sunday .....

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[quote=doughtydoubter;830856]Wow that is a cool story about him...
24.5 sacks evil![/quote]

[quote=budw38;830859]That is an awesome story , now if he can add sacking Eli and blocking a punt next Sunday .....[/quote]

What story?

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[quote=Hail to the Redskins;830841]I remember reading about Marcus White when we drafted him... he's actually a really amazing story.

First of all, he was a big-time basketball prospect out of high school and chose to pursue a basketball career at Rutgers University. After one year there, he transferred to Butler Community College (a JUCO), changing course and playing football at Defensive End.

While there in 2007, the guy went nuts, becoming National JUCO Player of the Year... recording 24.5 sacks (led nation), 6 forced fumbles (led nation), 97 tackles, 39 of which were behind the line of scrimmage. The team went 12-0 and won the JUCO National Championship as well.

He then transferred to Florida State where he played 2 years before we drafted him. He got 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss his senior year there.

Clearly he has a ton of potential. It's amazing that the guy went from a D-1 basketball player, learning Defensive End QUICKLY at a JUCO, transferring to one of the nations top football programs, starts for them 2 years later, then gets drafted to play LINEBACKER in the NFL, where he just made it through final cuts and made the 53-man roster.

Pretty cool stuff... maybe he can be the Antonio Gates of defense... haha[/quote]

Thats awesome...potential beast

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Hoping we drop stallworth and pick up an interior o-lineman off waivers. That's gotta be the plan right?

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[quote=Kindoy;830875]Hoping we drop stallworth and pick up an interior o-lineman off waivers. That's gotta be the plan right?[/quote]

I hope so too, but Stallworth is a guy that both QB's liked in the preseason, and Shanahan's like as well. I have a feeling he'll be around even though I think we need to get other guys (OG, DE)

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[quote=Hail to the Redskins;830841]I remember reading about Marcus White when we drafted him... he's actually a really amazing story.

First of all, he was a big-time basketball prospect out of high school and chose to pursue a basketball career at Rutgers University. After one year there, he transferred to Butler Community College (a JUCO), changing course and playing football at Defensive End.

While there in 2007, the guy went nuts, becoming National JUCO Player of the Year... recording 24.5 sacks (led nation), 6 forced fumbles (led nation), 97 tackles, 39 of which were behind the line of scrimmage. The team went 12-0 and won the JUCO National Championship as well.

He then transferred to Florida State where he played 2 years before we drafted him. He got 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss his senior year there.

Clearly he has a ton of potential. It's amazing that the guy went from a D-1 basketball player, learning Defensive End QUICKLY at a JUCO, transferring to one of the nations top football programs, starts for them 2 years later, then gets drafted to play LINEBACKER in the NFL, where he just made it through final cuts and made the 53-man roster.

Pretty cool stuff... maybe he can be the Antonio Gates of defense... haha[/quote]

And to play with the potential of having a seizure is really amazing. Sometimes we take for granted our health, but this kid has to fight a daily battle. Hope he becomes a great LB.

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RT @caplannfl: G/C Eric Olsen, is expected to sign with the Redskins. Not sure on PS or 53.

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[quote=CultBrennan59;830884]I hope so too, but Stallworth is a guy that both QB's liked in the preseason, and Shanahan's like as well. I have a feeling he'll be around even though I think we need to get other guys (OG, DE)[/quote]

I don't know how much it means at this point but Stallworth is listed 5th behind moss, gaffney, Armstrong, and hankerson. But listed in front of Austin, Paul, and banks.

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[quote=vallin21;830899]And to play with the potential of having a seizure is really amazing. Sometimes we take for granted our health, but this kid has to fight a daily battle. Hope he becomes a great LB.[/quote]

Kids got more balls than I, epilepsy isn't something to **** around with, and I've already had enough problems with it without having to step on a football field. I hope he works out for us and ends up being a productive guy, but I also hope he knows what he's doing and the risks he's taking with his future.

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[quote=12thMan;830906]RT @caplannfl: G/C Eric Olsen, is expected to sign with the Redskins. Not sure on PS or 53.[/quote]

I don't know anything about him...but he has only been with the Broncos for 1 year and was a 6th rounder, quite average....Here is what the broncos press had to say going into the cuts

Eric Olsen: After getting one start last year, and opening training camp strong, Olsen has fallen off the map. I didn't see him get any reps on Thursday night, and while his play has been adequate, without flashes or significant demerits, the lack of playing time could indicate that his roster spot lost. This would be disappointing since he plays RG, C and LG. Projection: Waived on cutdown day.

[url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2011/9/2/2401156/denver-broncos-fight-for-53-offensive-line-battle]Denver Broncos Fight For 53 -- Offensive Line Battle - Mile High Report[/url]

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From what I've read he's a decent zone blocker, he's young, and was available.

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i imagine paul or thompson go to the PS to make space if we find a guard etc before we ditch donte, unless he's traded, white is the 3rd PS candidate if we need a quick roster spot. keeping them off the waiver-day wires helps us by letting other teams fill up their rosters with guys that aren't our players.

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[quote=12thMan;830919]From what I've read he's a decent zone blocker, he's young, and was available.[/quote]

What do you mean "was" available?...have the skins picked him up yet or is it just a rumor?

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[quote=skinsnut;830921]What do you mean "was" available?...have the skins picked him up yet or is it just a rumor?[/quote]

He was waived by the Broncos, but expected to sign with the Skins.

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FWIW, the Broncos waived four back-up OL yesterday.

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Final cuts


Player Position Status
Isaac Anderson WR Waived; Undrafted Rookie
Horatio Blades LB 2007 6th-Round Draft Pick
Anthony Bryant NT 5-Year Veteran; Signed in 2010
Selvish Capers OT Waived; 2010 7th-Round Draft Pick
Kellen Clemens QB 6-Year Vet; Signed in July
Tony Curtis TE 4-Year Vet; Signed in August
Shaun Draughn RB Waived; Undrafted Rookie
Thaddeus Gibson LB Waived; Joined Team in August
Matt Gutierrez QB Waived; Signed in August
Artis Hicks OL 10-Year Vet; Signed in 2010
Chris Horton S Waived; 2008 7th-Round Draft Pick
Maurice Hurt OL Waived; 2011 7th-Round Draft Pick
Edgar Jones LB 5-Year Vet; Signed last January
Reggie Jones CB Waived; Signed in 2010
Clint Oldenburg OT Waived; Signed in 2009
Donovan Raiola C Waived; Signed in August
Aldrick Robinson WR Waived; 2011 6th-Round Draft Pick
Evan Royster RB Waived; 2011 6th-Round Draft Pick
Anderson Russell S Waived; Signed in 2010
Derek Schouman TE 5-Year Vet; Signed in August
Davonte Shannon DB Waived; Undrafted Rookie
Jeff Stehle DL Waived; Signed in August
Doug Worthington DL Waived; Signed in August
Keiland Williams RB Waived; Signed in 2010

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[url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/nfl/2011/09/redskins-offense-better-or-worse]Redskins offense: Better or worse | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner[/url]

[url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/nfl/2011/09/redskins-defense-better-or-worse]Redskins defense: Better or worse | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner[/url]

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[quote=Hail to the Redskins;830841]I remember reading about Marcus White when we drafted him... he's actually a really amazing story.

First of all, he was a big-time basketball prospect out of high school and chose to pursue a basketball career at Rutgers University. After one year there, he transferred to Butler Community College (a JUCO), changing course and playing football at Defensive End.

While there in 2007, the guy went nuts, becoming National JUCO Player of the Year... recording 24.5 sacks (led nation), 6 forced fumbles (led nation), 97 tackles, 39 of which were behind the line of scrimmage. The team went 12-0 and won the JUCO National Championship as well.

He then transferred to Florida State where he played 2 years before we drafted him. He got 8.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss his senior year there.

Clearly he has a ton of potential. It's amazing that the guy went from a D-1 basketball player, learning Defensive End QUICKLY at a JUCO, transferring to one of the nations top football programs, starts for them 2 years later, then gets drafted to play LINEBACKER in the NFL, where he just made it through final cuts and made the 53-man roster.

Pretty cool stuff... maybe he can be the Antonio Gates of defense... haha[/quote]

Wow! I didn't know that. Pretty impressive stuff. What a great story.

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[url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6932537/cleveland-browns-add-potential-starter-veteran-ol-artis-hicks]Cleveland Browns add potential starter in veteran OL Artis Hicks - ESPN[/url]

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^ I guess one mans trash is another mans treasure.

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[quote=53Fan;831058]^ I guess one mans trash is another mans treasure.[/quote]

It's kind of like when a sofa is left out in a college town. If you don't already have one you can only be so picky.

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[quote=53Fan;831058]^ I guess one mans trash is another mans treasure.[/quote]
LOL . This "Jones " guy in Texas has lots of other mans treasures , [url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/team_roster.cfm]DallasCowboys.com - Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys[/url] :)

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[quote=budw38;831085]LOL . This "Jones " guy in Texas has lots of other mans treasures , [url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/team/team_roster.cfm]DallasCowboys.com - Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys[/url] :)[/quote]

He's kind of like the opposite of King Midas, playoff wise, everything he touches turns to s**t.

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[quote=53Fan;831094]He's kind of like the opposite of King Midas, playoff wise, everything he touches turns to s**t.[/quote]
Well said ..... i hope the NY JETS sack Romo 7-8 times and hold them to under 17 pts Sunday night ! To see that look of shock on JJ's face if they are losing say 27 - 10 at the 2 min warning .....priceless !

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Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks!

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]

Keiland is alright. Not sure I'd call him a "power" back though. He's a pretty solid and versatile guy. Nothing flashy or special, but not someone that will hurt you either.

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]

I'll echo Matty's sentiment on this one. I don't think of K.Will as a power back, both Torain and Hightower are more of a banger than he is. He's got good hands, he's solid and hardworking, not particularly fast or particularly strong, but he gives good effort. Dare I say average? He's got some things going for him, but he's not gonna make you want to push him up the depth chart. I'm not going to miss him, but only because I am way more excited with Hightower, Helu, and Torain, than I was with him. I'd call him serviceable.

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]

Solid rotational guy, wont break away but will give good effort, can catch out of the backfield

I lived in Warren during the season 2 years ago

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]

Keiland has good hands. I think he's ok in a third down back sort of role.

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The #Redskins signed NT Chris Baker to the practice squad. He spent last season with the #Dolphins.

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Hightower changed jersey number to #25

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[quote=12thMan;831116]Hightower changed jersey number to #25[/quote]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

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[quote=12thMan;831116]Hightower changed jersey number to #25[/quote]

More work for Summo

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]

Keiland fairly slow, Tortise-like. But the guy has solid moves at the point of attack, can catch the ball outta the backfield, and can pick up blitzers for the QB. With the guys we got we wont shed a tear, but he is someone yall could develop.

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]

By the way, if you're looking for a Lions bar - Capitol Lounge on the Hill (Penn Ave) plays Lions games downstairs. Hot bartenders, too.

You guys have a solid squad this year.

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[quote=12thMan;831116]Hightower changed jersey number to #25[/quote]

this is horrible news.

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[quote=restore_more_roar;831103]Nice forum, guys. I'm a Lions fan located in the DMV -- I work in DC. Skins have been pretty impressive in PS. Lions picked up K Williams RB from the Skins as a power compliment to Best's outside speed (and as stop gap 'til Leshoure recovers from a popped Achilles'). Any thoughts on this guy? Please someone tell me you're sorry to lose him! Thanks![/quote]You're essentially looking at the Maurice Morris skill set, but he's an upgrade on that.