Rocky McIntosh getting some playing time

[12thMan]

From the outside looking in, it just seems absurd that they could be so high on a guy coming into the NFL, throughout training camp, and yet he get's no playing time to speak of.

The whole argument that Holdman is always in 'position' is just beyond me at this point. For two years running, opposing offenses have made it a point to run at that side of our defense. Being in position, and making plays are two different things.

I think it's that one single mind set that has the Redskins on the verge of breaking an NFL record for lowest turnovers. Yes, you have to be smart and disciplined, but you have to be able to make plays on the ball in the today's NFL.

Look around the NFL, the trend on the defensive side of the ball is starting to mirror the changes we're seeing at the quarterback position. Coaches are letting young guys learn and earn their stripes on the job. I think all or most of the linebackers drafed right ahead of Rocky are at least starting or getting significant playing time.

I'm kinda glad that Shawn Merriman ended up San Diego where he's making a tremendous impact. If he was drafted by the Skins, we somehow would have figured out a way to keep him on the bench and let him 'earn' his way into the starting line up until he learned the playbook.