Updated: Redskins Release Marcus Washington

[The Goat]

I'll make myself a bit vulnerable here and just say this is the saddest Redskin moment for me since losing Sean (I know the two aren't even comparable in reality but i'm just saying emotionally). I've only seen a single Redskins game live - Browns v Skins '08 - and i can honestly say my eyes were almost always on Marcus when the d was on the field. He was already a favorite but his passion out there, which the camera can't really capture, was something I'll never forget.

... if he doesn't wear the B & G again I wish him the very, very best regardless of where he plays (although I'd kind of like to see him go to NO w/ Williams but doubt it will happen). On the other hand I'm not giving up hope we bring him back on a contract more favorable to the franchise until we actually replace him.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I'll make myself a bit vulnerable here and just say this is the saddest Redskin moment for me since losing Sean (I know the two aren't even comparable in reality but i'm just saying emotionally). I've only seen a single Redskins game live - Browns v Skins '08 - and i can honestly say my eyes were almost always on Marcus when the d was on the field. He was already a favorite but his passion out there, which the camera can't really capture, was something I'll never forget.

... if he doesn't wear the B & G again I wish him the very, very best regardless of where he plays (although I'd kind of like to see him go to NO w/ Williams but doubt it will happen). On the other hand I'm not giving up hope we bring him back on a contract more favorable to the franchise until we actually replace him.

Great post Goat. Thanks for the vid 44. I loved that. I won't buy another teams jersey GMScud because I'm a Skins fan first and foremost. But it is tempting. I know I'm completely biased but I think we lost a great player today. Part of me hopes he goes on to a Pro Bowl season for someone else but that would only feed the resentment I feel right now for the FO. Cutting JT would save us 8.5 Mil Vinny. Anyway, I wish him luck but I'm going to miss seeing him out there. I hope these morons (FO) understand that BLADES cannot replace him and if JT doesn't have a really good year, you're still going to look like a freakin idiot Vinny. I realize that MW has been injured alot the last couple of years, but so has Springs. And Moss was injured alot too before he realized it might be smarter to not workout so hard during the off season. I think there's something ironic about Daniels working out so much in the offseason and coming into camp in the best shape of his life then getting hurt on the first day of practice. These guys are DRIVEN. But perhaps they carry it to far. Anyway. I'm done with my rant. Thanks for indulging me. HAIL REDSKINS!

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Great post Goat. Thanks for the vid 44. I loved that. I won't buy another teams jersey GMScud because I'm a Skins fan first and foremost. But it is tempting. I know I'm completely biased but I think we lost a great player today. Part of me hopes he goes on to a Pro Bowl season for someone else but that would only feed the resentment I feel right now for the FO. Cutting JT would save us 8.5 Mil Vinny. Anyway, I wish him luck but I'm going to miss seeing him out there. I hope these morons (FO) understand that BLADES cannot replace him and if JT doesn't have a really good year, you're still going to look like a freakin idiot Vinny. I realize that MW has been injured alot the last couple of years, but so has Springs. And Moss was injured alot too before he realized it might be smarter to not workout so hard during the off season. I think there's something ironic about Daniels working out so much in the offseason and coming into camp in the best shape of his life then getting hurt on the first day of practice. These guys are DRIVEN. But perhaps they carry it to far. Anyway. I'm done with my rant. Thanks for indulging me. HAIL REDSKINS!

Out of curiosity, where does your undying devotion to Marcus Washington come from?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Out of curiosity, where does your undying devotion to Marcus Washington come from?

Linebacker is my favorite position in football. When it is played well, it is a thing of beauty to me. When I was teenager, it's the only position I would play in our neighborhood pick-up games. No pads, lots of blood. To see someone like Marcus play the position with such passion is something I love to watch and gets me psyched beyond belief. It is something I would have loved to do, but could never be.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Linebacker is my favorite position in football. When it is played well, it is a thing of beauty to me. When I was teenager, it's the only position I would play in our neighborhood pick-up games. No pads, lots of blood. To see someone like Marcus play the position with such passion is something I love to watch and gets me psyched beyond belief. It is something I would have loved to do, but could never be.

Well, at least you still have Fletcher to watch. Dude plays like his blood is on fire. We'll make a move at LB in FA and/or the draft, so hopefully you'll have someone new and exciting to cheer for as well.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Well, at least you still have Fletcher to watch. Dude plays like his blood is on fire. We'll make a move at LB in FA and/or the draft, so hopefully you'll have someone new and exciting to cheer for as well.

Well put. I'm hoping for the impossible. Resign Marcus or have Curry fall into our laps. Thanks man.

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well put. I'm hoping for the impossible. Resign Marcus or have Curry fall into our laps. Thanks man.

I would trade up for Curry. I really think he is a game changer.