Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey??

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-21-2007, 02:31 PM

I'm sure someone else has already mentioned this, but...

Quote:

Godfrey was said to be considering retirement before the Redskins contacted him.

(from ESPN.com)
Reading that doesn't exactly put me at ease.

JWsleep · 08-21-2007, 02:31 PM

From JLac:

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 08/21/2007
Lemar Marshall Released

This just in on the phone from Jason:

The Redskins have released linebacker Lemar Marshall, whose production last season was affected by injuries and, consequently, had fallen somewhat out of favor with the team.
Still, he was a solid special teams guy and knew how to play every linebacker position in this defense. Privately, he had worried about his role and was uncertain about his future here, but said this morning he had not asked for a trade.
"I'm totally surprised," he said.
We'll add more as we get it.

Surprised, but GW and co very much blamed the LBs for last season--fired the coach, new MLB, start Rocky, cut Lamar, draft some new blood. We'll see!

sandman89 · 08-21-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWsleep

From JLac:

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 08/21/2007
Lemar Marshall Released

This just in on the phone from Jason:

The Redskins have released linebacker Lemar Marshall, whose production last season was affected by injuries and, consequently, had fallen somewhat out of favor with the team.
Still, he was a solid special teams guy and knew how to play every linebacker position in this defense. Privately, he had worried about his role and was uncertain about his future here, but said this morning he had not asked for a trade.
"I'm totally surprised," he said.
We'll add more as we get it.

Surprised, but GW and co very much blamed the LBs for last season--fired the coach, new MLB, start Rocky, cut Lamar, draft some new blood. We'll see!

McIntosh Showed already hes better than Marshall.Hes Speed/Awareness and Agility is better also and being a good play making Coverer and a pressure is what we needed and in 2006 draft hes was the 2nd best choice at LB.

Just Like goldston the skins know how to draft besides Taylor Jacobs ehhhhh.

freddyg12 · 08-21-2007, 07:38 PM

Kelli Johnson on comcast made a good point that's been made before, the core skin talk doesn't seem to mean much at times. LM did a lot for the team, filled in where asked to & played hurt.

The more I think about this it sounds like it was GW's move. I hope Gibbs isn't letting his assistants decide who gets cut, but it really looks like it here. Godfrey played for GW in Tenn. I would hope that Gibbs valued LM a lot & gave this a lot of thought.

GMScud · 08-21-2007, 07:45 PM

I don't have time to read all 150 posts in this thread, but I wonder if the $1M we were to pay Marshall had anything to do with it.

It is curious that we would hang on to other lesser players like Khary Campbell and Sartz and let Lemar go. He wasn't much of a MLB, but OLB pretty well. Godfrey is a solid player. I'm hoping that bringing him in isn't an indication the Marcus' injury is worse than reported.

SmootSmack · 08-21-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMScud

I don't have time to read all 150 posts in this thread, but I wonder if the $1M we were to pay Marshall had anything to do with it.

It is curious that we would hang on to other lesser players like Khary Campbell and Sartz and let Lemar go. He wasn't much of a MLB, but OLB pretty well. Godfrey is a solid player. I'm hoping that bringing him in isn't an indication the Marcus' injury is worse than reported.

I'm sure money definitely played a role. As for Campbell and Sartz, not only are they cheaper depth alternatives they are younger. Marshall is no spring chicken.

More than money and age though, the Redskins must have seen or not seen something lately with Marshall that made them think they need someone right now.

(on a side note, I kind of like this WR they signed Jerel Myers. He could be a good #5 receiver)

70Chip · 08-21-2007, 08:10 PM

Let's see what Williams says about it. This was his call. He may give us some clue. My position at this point is the simplest explanation is the best: he got outplayed. This would make more sense if they had not brought in Godfrey which makes it seem like they are not completely satisfied with the play of the others.

As for the timing, I think they wanted to avoid putting him to the curb with the rest of the first cut garbage. It's a small concession to his service for the team that will be better for him. No, it's not the necessarly the savviest or most cutthroat thing they could have done. But it's not likely they would have gotten that much, if anything, for him. If you are willing to trade a guy at this point, chances are you are going to cut him at some point anyway and other teams know this.

jgalecpa · 08-21-2007, 08:54 PM

Lets be honest, we won't really be able to tell whether this was good or bad until the end of the year when we compare:

(1) How he did on whatever team he will have signed on with, and

(2) How we did without him, especially at his position.

Remember how we fumed at Lavar Leaving???

Darrell_Green_28 · 08-21-2007, 04:23 PM

hmmm will the eaglettes go after Lamar?

redskinsfanatic · 08-21-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell_Green_28

hmmm will the eaglettes go after Lamar?

probably will now since they released jeremiah trotter today.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-21-2007, 05:17 PM

I think we can look at this move positively. GW was looking for MW to put his hand on the ground this year. Randal Godfrey can now come in and fill that wish of GW if MW is hurting for a time this season. Remember the guy came from the Chargers 3-4 as a SLB meaning he has done this in the past and made it work to some effect. I like the move and it also show some belief in the younger guys we have brought in.

This gives Lemar a chance to sign with another team. which I'm sure he will. I really just hope it isn't anyone in the NFC East (which it seems we as a whole have signed a few guys from each other rosters over the years)

We will be ok! Beside I've heard more than a few of you complaining about LM not tackling very well. This guy can come in and sure up the run defense some more.

RMSkins · 08-21-2007, 06:40 PM

Honestly I haven't seen anything from Dallas Sartz. Dallas has not impressed me at all in preseason. I have no doubt in my mind that Lemar Marshall is way better than Dallas Sartz. What I don't understand is why would we get rid of Marshall, when we have guys like Matt Sinclair, and Kevin Jones on the roster that we can cut, to get Godfrey, instead. Could you imagine the depth we would have at LB if we had Randall Godfrey, and Lemar Marshall?

GusFrerotte · 08-21-2007, 05:19 PM

Marshall was indeed released according to a AP wire story on Foxsports.com

GusFrerotte · 08-21-2007, 05:23 PM

This move is bad like Trotter getting the boot, but makes room for new blood. Don't know much about Godfrey though. Anybody care to enlighten me?

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-21-2007, 05:26 PM

read above post. also you can find his stats on wikipedia

08-21-2007, 02:31 PM	#2
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 57 Posts: 4,719	Re: Lamar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? From JLac: Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 08/21/2007 Lemar Marshall Released This just in on the phone from Jason: The Redskins have released linebacker Lemar Marshall, whose production last season was affected by injuries and, consequently, had fallen somewhat out of favor with the team. Still, he was a solid special teams guy and knew how to play every linebacker position in this defense. Privately, he had worried about his role and was uncertain about his future here, but said this morning he had not asked for a trade. "I'm totally surprised," he said. We'll add more as we get it. Surprised, but GW and co very much blamed the LBs for last season--fired the coach, new MLB, start Rocky, cut Lamar, draft some new blood. We'll see! __________________ Hail from Houston!

08-21-2007, 07:38 PM	#4
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Kelli Johnson on comcast made a good point that's been made before, the core skin talk doesn't seem to mean much at times. LM did a lot for the team, filled in where asked to & played hurt. The more I think about this it sounds like it was GW's move. I hope Gibbs isn't letting his assistants decide who gets cut, but it really looks like it here. Godfrey played for GW in Tenn. I would hope that Gibbs valued LM a lot & gave this a lot of thought.

08-21-2007, 08:10 PM	#7
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 55 Posts: 3,048	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Let's see what Williams says about it. This was his call. He may give us some clue. My position at this point is the simplest explanation is the best: he got outplayed. This would make more sense if they had not brought in Godfrey which makes it seem like they are not completely satisfied with the play of the others. As for the timing, I think they wanted to avoid putting him to the curb with the rest of the first cut garbage. It's a small concession to his service for the team that will be better for him. No, it's not the necessarly the savviest or most cutthroat thing they could have done. But it's not likely they would have gotten that much, if anything, for him. If you are willing to trade a guy at this point, chances are you are going to cut him at some point anyway and other teams know this. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

08-21-2007, 08:54 PM	#8
jgalecpa Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 458	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Lets be honest, we won't really be able to tell whether this was good or bad until the end of the year when we compare: (1) How he did on whatever team he will have signed on with, and (2) How we did without him, especially at his position. Remember how we fumed at Lavar Leaving???

08-21-2007, 04:23 PM	#9
Darrell_Green_28 The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Robert, Louisiana Age: 57 Posts: 2,119	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? hmmm will the eaglettes go after Lamar?

08-21-2007, 07:45 PM	#5
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? I don't have time to read all 150 posts in this thread, but I wonder if the $1M we were to pay Marshall had anything to do with it. It is curious that we would hang on to other lesser players like Khary Campbell and Sartz and let Lemar go. He wasn't much of a MLB, but OLB pretty well. Godfrey is a solid player. I'm hoping that bringing him in isn't an indication the Marcus' injury is worse than reported. __________________ Tardy

08-21-2007, 05:17 PM	#11
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? I think we can look at this move positively. GW was looking for MW to put his hand on the ground this year. Randal Godfrey can now come in and fill that wish of GW if MW is hurting for a time this season. Remember the guy came from the Chargers 3-4 as a SLB meaning he has done this in the past and made it work to some effect. I like the move and it also show some belief in the younger guys we have brought in. This gives Lemar a chance to sign with another team. which I'm sure he will. I really just hope it isn't anyone in the NFC East (which it seems we as a whole have signed a few guys from each other rosters over the years) We will be ok! Beside I've heard more than a few of you complaining about LM not tackling very well. This guy can come in and sure up the run defense some more. __________________ Just win.

08-21-2007, 06:40 PM	#12
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 37 Posts: 1,066	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Honestly I haven't seen anything from Dallas Sartz. Dallas has not impressed me at all in preseason. I have no doubt in my mind that Lemar Marshall is way better than Dallas Sartz. What I don't understand is why would we get rid of Marshall, when we have guys like Matt Sinclair, and Kevin Jones on the roster that we can cut, to get Godfrey, instead. Could you imagine the depth we would have at LB if we had Randall Godfrey, and Lemar Marshall?

08-21-2007, 05:19 PM	#13
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Marshall was indeed released according to a AP wire story on Foxsports.com

08-21-2007, 05:23 PM	#14
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? This move is bad like Trotter getting the boot, but makes room for new blood. Don't know much about Godfrey though. Anybody care to enlighten me?

08-21-2007, 05:26 PM	#15
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? read above post. also you can find his stats on wikipedia __________________ Just win.

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