Leroy Hill A Free Agent!!

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Superman13732

There is another interesting quote from ESPN, not sure it applies to this thread, but what the hell it mentioned linebacker as our weakness.

But they are right, we do not have an ideal replacement for MW.. Redskins were just trying to find someone to fill in the gap, that's all.. Beside Rocky's knee is questionable.. When Rocky's knee holds up, he's great player but when it is not, his productivity decreases.. Only solid LBs we have are Fletcher (he's aging, as well) and Blades, they both are small sized..

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

But they are right, we do not have an ideal replacement for MW.. Redskins were just trying to find someone to fill in the gap, that's all.. Beside Rocky's knee is questionable.. When Rocky's knee holds up, he's great player but when it is not, his productivity decreases.. Only solid LBs we have are Fletcher (he's aging, as well) and Blades, they both are small sized..

Short...London and Blades are short. They are the heaviest of the LB corp and actually heavier than most at their position league-wide. It's a disadvantage in coverage but otherwise i think the guys w/ this kind of stature/build are very well suited MLB cuz they can absorb a ton of tackles and punishment.

...btw in all this searching for a SLB has Fincher not even been considered. He was as impressive in pre-season as anyone on the roster...even more impressive actually. Why not give him a shot?

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Short...London and Blades are short. They are the heaviest of the LB corp and actually heavier than most at their position league-wide. It's a disadvantage in coverage but otherwise i think the guys w/ this kind of stature/build are very well suited MLB cuz they can absorb a ton of tackles and punishment.

...btw in all this searching for a SLB has Fincher not even been considered. He was as impressive in pre-season as anyone on the roster...even more impressive actually. Why not give him a shot?

Yes, you are right.. Fletcher and Blades re heavy but like you said, they both are suited to play MLB.. Other than Rocky, we have no proven LB.. This does not mean I advocate us to find a LB such as signing free agent LB (Hill and Foote comes in the mind).. I'm all for giving Fincher a chance for the spot at SLB.. Or whoever else roster who has a shot at that position..

All I am saying is that they are right - as of right now, our LBs corp are not strong until one of our players like Fincher or others prove they can be starter..

[Superman13732]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Short...London and Blades are short. They are the heaviest of the LB corp and actually heavier than most at their position league-wide. It's a disadvantage in coverage but otherwise i think the guys w/ this kind of stature/build are very well suited MLB cuz they can absorb a ton of tackles and punishment.

...btw in all this searching for a SLB has Fincher not even been considered. He was as impressive in pre-season as anyone on the roster...even more impressive actually. Why not give him a shot?

See what happens with Fincher in the Pre-season, but I'm still not sold on him or blades.


Anyone remember when it was Lavar, Pierce, and Washington? Sigh, those were the days.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Superman13732

See what happens with Fincher in the Pre-season, but I'm still not sold on him or blades.


Anyone remember when it was Lavar, Pierce, and Washington? Sigh, those were the days.

Yeah those days were special...too bad that unit wasn't kept together longer. I think our defense can be elite w/o getting a guy like Hill but it requires 1) the return of Marcus and a resurgent season from one of my favs or 2) a real surprise from someone currently on the roster. I think we know what we'll get from Blades...good solid play but not a gamechanger. Thomas is a backup and spot-starter at WLB probably...maybe he surprises but i doubt it. Fincher and Wilson are wildcards. Wilson has better size but honestly I don't expect anything from him. Fincher is Marcus Washington Jr from what I can tell. Brings that rare intensity and passion to the game however he's a bit smaller and probably lacking some talent. Again I'd like to see us keep Blades in the middle...subbing for London if we ever pull way out ahead in a game. Hopefully Marcus is back and Fincher can get some time in the regular season.

[Superman13732]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Yeah those days were special...too bad that unit wasn't kept together longer. I think our defense can be elite w/o getting a guy like Hill but it requires 1) the return of Marcus and a resurgent season from one of my favs or 2) a real surprise from someone currently on the roster. I think we know what we'll get from Blades...good solid play but not a gamechanger. Thomas is a backup and spot-starter at WLB probably...maybe he surprises but i doubt it. Fincher and Wilson are wildcards. Wilson has better size but honestly I don't expect anything from him. Fincher is Marcus Washington Jr from what I can tell. Brings that rare intensity and passion to the game however he's a bit smaller and probably lacking some talent. Again I'd like to see us keep Blades in the middle...subbing for London if we ever pull way out ahead in a game. Hopefully Marcus is back and Fincher can get some time in the regular season.

I agree completely. I would like to see us add a sack threat at LB. McIntosh ad Fletcher aren't those guys, they are solid run stoppers and can contain the plays once they get by the D-line. I'm not talking about a Harrison or Ware (that would be nice though), just a threat that teams have to plan against. OUr D-line is going to occupy 6 blockers minimum every play, if we can have a guy coming from the linebacker position... use your imagination, a team would need 7 blockers for 5 defenders. that leaves 6 of our D to cover 3 recievers. I like our odds. That's another area our LB could use help, is in when in coverage, they are good, but i think against the TEs in our division we could use a speedy linebacker that is good in coverage.

[Lotus]

Leroy Hill is no longer a free agent.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Leroy Hill is no longer a free agent.

Why are they called "FREE" agents when they cost millions of dollars! IRONY!!!

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

But they are right, we do not have an ideal replacement for MW.. Redskins were just trying to find someone to fill in the gap, that's all.. Beside Rocky's knee is questionable.. When Rocky's knee holds up, he's great player but when it is not, his productivity decreases.. Only solid LBs we have are Fletcher (he's aging, as well) and Blades, they both are small sized..

I hate to bust some Redskins fans bubble but Marcus Washington was on the decline last season. We will miss his leadership and enthusiasm but his skills in pass coverage was awful. I still got the away Dallas game win he got beat bad on a Jason Witten TD. That play showed he has no business out their in pass situations. How much do you pay him to play 2 downs?