Where's our vocal defensive leader?

Monkeydad · 12-07-2006, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by celts32

I think our most vocal leaders on defense had been Pierce & Smoot...but we had a good defense last year without them so I don't know that this vocal stuff is all that important. We need more guys who can stuff the run and cover a WR not talk...

Smoot went from our Vocal Leader to the Vikings' VD Leader.

Citizens for 81 · 12-06-2006, 06:21 PM

No vocal leader? Marcus Washington is a constant chatter box on the field.

I've heard other players comment on his level of intensity and energy in the past.

I think if you ask any of them, they would agree that is still the case today.

skinsguy · 12-06-2006, 08:38 PM

I'd rather the entire defense band together and each and everyone become a leader in his own right, rather than to be looking for guidance with one player! They can only improve with that type of mentality.

Longtimefan · 12-07-2006, 03:26 PM

I'm inclined to think vocal leaders emerge from consistent play on the field. Players have a tendency to respond to a player (or players) who play hard, and with a sense of purpose, in practice, as well as in games. In essence they lead by example, thereby, leaders being born. No one in particular on the defense has played exceptionally well this year, thus we don't have the Ray Lewis type vocal member, however, one could emerge in the future. I do think that person will be one who plays with great desire and determination, and others are willing to listen to, and follow when he say's something.

Big C · 12-10-2006, 08:42 PM

Patrick Willis Scouting Report - 2007 NFL Draft Prospect

anyone know anything about this guy? sounds like a guy who could help us a lot

12-06-2006, 06:21 PM	#2
Citizens for 81 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 52 Posts: 410	Re: Where's our vocal defensive leader? No vocal leader? Marcus Washington is a constant chatter box on the field. I've heard other players comment on his level of intensity and energy in the past. I think if you ask any of them, they would agree that is still the case today. __________________ "At night there is no such thing as an ugly woman." Ovid (43 B.C.- A.D. 17)

12-06-2006, 08:38 PM	#3
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	Re: Where's our vocal defensive leader? I'd rather the entire defense band together and each and everyone become a leader in his own right, rather than to be looking for guidance with one player! They can only improve with that type of mentality. __________________ "Fire Up That Diesel!"

12-07-2006, 03:26 PM	#4
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Where's our vocal defensive leader? I'm inclined to think vocal leaders emerge from consistent play on the field. Players have a tendency to respond to a player (or players) who play hard, and with a sense of purpose, in practice, as well as in games. In essence they lead by example, thereby, leaders being born. No one in particular on the defense has played exceptionally well this year, thus we don't have the Ray Lewis type vocal member, however, one could emerge in the future. I do think that person will be one who plays with great desire and determination, and others are willing to listen to, and follow when he say's something. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

12-10-2006, 08:42 PM	#5
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 40 Posts: 4,453	Re: Where's our vocal defensive leader? Patrick Willis Scouting Report - 2007 NFL Draft Prospect anyone know anything about this guy? sounds like a guy who could help us a lot __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

Where's our vocal defensive leader?

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