Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey??

Meks · 08-21-2007, 06:16 PM

don't like the move of cutting marshall.... i do like the moe i bringing in Godfrey tho, he's a pretty solid vet... I'm also interested in seeing H.B. and Startz get alittle bit of playing time via Marcus will not be healty thruout the season nd Godfrey is old, plus a ? mark

Kevikazi · 08-21-2007, 07:25 PM

It was only surprising because Lemar knows the system and played fairly well for us. But, he wasn't going to start for us this year anyways. So, it wouldn't have affected our defense unless somebody got hurt. Maybe he asked to be released when he found out they are bringing in Godfrey and realized his chance of starting was very slim.

81forHOF · 08-21-2007, 08:01 PM

I don't like it. Why cut him now when we don't have to? What happens if Rocky blows out his acl next week against the Ravens...we will look real stupid. Just like when we cut Bramlet and JC hurts his knee the next week and Brunnel continues to look like crap.

Or another team could lose their WLB and then we could get something for him. Just like Atlanta jumping on Bramlet...surely they would have given us something for him or at least pursued Brunnel more. It just doesn't make sense to cut someone with value now. And don't give me the old 'we were be nice by letting him go early' bit. This is after all a business, as we have been repeatedly reminded.

Also, how does the rest of the team react to losing one of their own for what appears to be hardly any reason. way to look out for your 'core Redskins'.

Finally, I have seen Marshal make big plays for this team. Everyone else has yet to show that to me - potential or no.

holcknowsbest · 08-21-2007, 08:16 PM

anyone have some names they would like to throw out there that the redskins should sign. either potential cuts, unsigned vets???

Pocket$ $traight · 08-21-2007, 08:31 PM

Personally, I thought Marshall had value since he could play Middle and outside. I also thought that he looked pretty good in the Steelers scrimmage. I highly doubt that this was a cap move so there has to be a good reason, right!?!?

dmek25 · 08-21-2007, 08:43 PM

why wasn't Marshall treated as a core redskin? he did play well against Pitts, and can play more then one position, which gives him value. i cant wait to hear the explanation

rypper11 · 08-21-2007, 09:56 PM

Lemar is a good player but not a starter. And other younger LB's have outplayed him so far. Godfrey is a disciple of Williams from their Titans days together. Even if he never gets in a game, it's a quality move.

GusFrerotte · 08-21-2007, 11:18 PM

Why the fuck did we cut Marshall for this guy? The Chargers released him for some chronic health issues. He is old as dirt on top of that. I didn't think Marshall had deteriorated that bad in his play. Even if it was a money thing he would have been a great backup for Rocky or any other LB for that matter. Godfrey had chronic hamstring problems, what is upgrade here?

Redskins8588 · 08-21-2007, 11:39 PM

If you study the cap sheets, I still think that it comes down to clearing up cap room for Cooley. We just drafted 2 young LB's, and one of the 2 drafted looks really good. I am stunned by this move, but I kinda understand the move also. And lets be honest, LM should have lit it up against 2nd and 3rd stringers if he was that good...

Pocket$ $traight · 08-21-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskins8588

If you study the cap sheets, I still think that it comes down to clearing up cap room for Cooley. We just drafted 2 young LB's, and one of the 2 drafted looks really good. I am stunned by this move, but I kinda understand the move also. And lets be honest, LM should have lit it up against 2nd and 3rd stringers if he was that good...

Aren't they paying Godfrey more than Marshall?

12thMan · 08-22-2007, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Aren't they paying Godfrey more than Marshall?

Yep, about 300K more. So it definitely wasn't a cap move.

I'll bet Marshall ends up playing in the NFC East this year. What a shame.

724Skinsfan · 08-22-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Yep, about 300K more. So it definitely wasn't a cap move.

I'll bet Marshall ends up playing in the NFC East this year. What a shame.

I'll bet Godfrey is more effective at stopping the run. We have a good number of guys that can play pass defense but not enough run-stoppers. I like this move, just not on any particularly high level of importance. I rank this at #24 on my list of pertinent roster changes for this year.

ArtMonkDrillz · 08-22-2007, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Yep, about 300K more. So it definitely wasn't a cap move.

I'll bet Marshall ends up playing in the NFC East this year. What a shame.

I never bet because I'm sort of cheap but I might actually be willing to put money on Marshall going to Philly.

SantanaMan · 08-22-2007, 07:10 AM

I like the idea of a sub-forum for free agent talk, once a guy actually signs then talk can move over to the locker room.
Also noticed they have the same mentality when it comes to other teams cuts - once a guy gets cut its all "we should go get him", so its not necessarily a Skins thing.

Godfrey has the nickname "Hitman" according to one poster, seems like we will be resting our laurels on being a hard hitting, punishing D this year.

SmootSmack · 08-21-2007, 11:42 PM

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08-21-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
Meks Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 5,923	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? don't like the move of cutting marshall.... i do like the moe i bringing in Godfrey tho, he's a pretty solid vet... I'm also interested in seeing H.B. and Startz get alittle bit of playing time via Marcus will not be healty thruout the season nd Godfrey is old, plus a ? mark

08-21-2007, 08:01 PM	#3
81forHOF Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mt Holly Springs, PA Age: 53 Posts: 579	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? I don't like it. Why cut him now when we don't have to? What happens if Rocky blows out his acl next week against the Ravens...we will look real stupid. Just like when we cut Bramlet and JC hurts his knee the next week and Brunnel continues to look like crap. Or another team could lose their WLB and then we could get something for him. Just like Atlanta jumping on Bramlet...surely they would have given us something for him or at least pursued Brunnel more. It just doesn't make sense to cut someone with value now. And don't give me the old 'we were be nice by letting him go early' bit. This is after all a business, as we have been repeatedly reminded. Also, how does the rest of the team react to losing one of their own for what appears to be hardly any reason. way to look out for your 'core Redskins'. Finally, I have seen Marshal make big plays for this team. Everyone else has yet to show that to me - potential or no. __________________ 81 is where he belongs!

08-21-2007, 08:16 PM	#4
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08-21-2007, 08:31 PM	#5
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 50 Posts: 4,261	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Personally, I thought Marshall had value since he could play Middle and outside. I also thought that he looked pretty good in the Steelers scrimmage. I highly doubt that this was a cap move so there has to be a good reason, right!?!?

08-21-2007, 08:43 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 64 Posts: 10,672	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? why wasn't Marshall treated as a core redskin? he did play well against Pitts, and can play more then one position, which gives him value. i cant wait to hear the explanation __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-21-2007, 07:25 PM	#2
Kevikazi Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Maryland Age: 56 Posts: 187	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? It was only surprising because Lemar knows the system and played fairly well for us. But, he wasn't going to start for us this year anyways. So, it wouldn't have affected our defense unless somebody got hurt. Maybe he asked to be released when he found out they are bringing in Godfrey and realized his chance of starting was very slim.

08-21-2007, 09:56 PM	#7
rypper11 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,228	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Lemar is a good player but not a starter. And other younger LB's have outplayed him so far. Godfrey is a disciple of Williams from their Titans days together. Even if he never gets in a game, it's a quality move.

08-21-2007, 11:18 PM	#8
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Why the fuck did we cut Marshall for this guy? The Chargers released him for some chronic health issues. He is old as dirt on top of that. I didn't think Marshall had deteriorated that bad in his play. Even if it was a money thing he would have been a great backup for Rocky or any other LB for that matter. Godfrey had chronic hamstring problems, what is upgrade here?

08-21-2007, 11:39 PM	#9
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 47 Posts: 2,519	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? If you study the cap sheets, I still think that it comes down to clearing up cap room for Cooley. We just drafted 2 young LB's, and one of the 2 drafted looks really good. I am stunned by this move, but I kinda understand the move also. And lets be honest, LM should have lit it up against 2nd and 3rd stringers if he was that good... __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

08-22-2007, 07:10 AM	#14
SantanaMan Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? I like the idea of a sub-forum for free agent talk, once a guy actually signs then talk can move over to the locker room. Also noticed they have the same mentality when it comes to other teams cuts - once a guy gets cut its all "we should go get him", so its not necessarily a Skins thing. Godfrey has the nickname "Hitman" according to one poster, seems like we will be resting our laurels on being a hard hitting, punishing D this year.

08-21-2007, 11:42 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey?? Here's what they're saying on Chargers message boards Godfrey signs with the Redskins...... - San Diego Chargers Website and Message Board from Glorifythepast.com The Official San Diego Chargers Forum __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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