Lemar Marshall released for Randall Godfrey??

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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

Apparently they ilked the guy. THat is a positive thing. I swear that we Skins fans are the most pesimistic SOB's in the world.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

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

Those people from San Diego stay classy.

They also don't know much about the Redskins. And those sigs. Earthquake would be in Heaven. One note: They have a seperate forum dedicated to free agents which I think is a good idea. The Internet GMs can hang out in there.

[Meks]

san deigons

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by Meks

san deigons

San Diegoites? San Dieganers? San Diegans.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Sheriff we played the giants in week 16 of the 2005 season and dont for get his acrobatic interception in week 17 against the Eagles which lead to a portis 22 yard td on the next play.

[firstdown]

I heard on the NFL network that the Skins had to act fast on Godfrey because the Eagles want to sign him. Thats all I got to say about that.

[freddyg12]

ESPN reported that the iggles had a special conference for Trotter's release & the owner made a statement.

It would've been nice for the skins to do something similar for LM. He spent his career here & made the team against the odds & even started at 2 positions. Plus, like Trotter, he was popular among teamates.

As for the nfc east, I won't be surprised if the iggles or giants look to pick him up, but I will be surprised if he starts there, or somewhere else for that matter. Not many, if any, teams want a linebacker that small. I could see somebody picking him up to use him as a nickel/3rd down LB. He's better in coverage than most.

[SkinsFanSince91]

THIS IS MY TAKE ON IT:

I think that the Redskins, along with being unimpressed with his recovery from his injuries, were impressed tremendously with McIntosh and that caused LM to fall on the depth chart. I believe, as a former starter, he had problems with being placed behind RM. He then began to work with the 2nd teams, and he morale went down.

Then, LM went to the staff to express his concern, but they were set in their appraisal of the roster, so they chose, as a measure of good faith, to release him early so that he can get picked up later by another team.

Thats a classy move by the front office. If they know that he wont make our team and they arent moved by his performance, let him og early and hope he gets picked up by another team.

This also means that the team feels confident about the depth at the LB spot. Thats a good sign if u ask me.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SkinsFanSince91

THIS IS MY TAKE ON IT:

I think that the Redskins, along with being unimpressed with his recovery from his injuries, were impressed tremendously with McIntosh and that caused LM to fall on the depth chart. I believe, as a former starter, he had problems with being placed behind RM. He then began to work with the 2nd teams, and he morale went down.

Then, LM went to the staff to express his concern, but they were set in their appraisal of the roster, so they chose, as a measure of good faith, to release him early so that he can get picked up later by another team.

Thats a classy move by the front office. If they know that he wont make our team and they arent moved by his performance, let him og early and hope he gets picked up by another team.

This also means that the team feels confident about the depth at the LB spot. Thats a good sign if u ask me.

That's realistic & a good way to look at it. The only thing i'd note in your scenario is that LM said he was surprised by the cut, so it doesn't appear on the surface that he & the staff really discussed his situation until they decided to cut him.

Another thing to consider is that he would be a free agent after this season I believe. Maybe they knew they wouldn't re-sign him so let him go now. I still don't like it. I would've rather seen him go next year when Wynn, Daniels & some others are likely not to be on the roster.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by SkinsFanSince91

THIS IS MY TAKE ON IT:

I think that the Redskins, along with being unimpressed with his recovery from his injuries, were impressed tremendously with McIntosh and that caused LM to fall on the depth chart. I believe, as a former starter, he had problems with being placed behind RM. He then began to work with the 2nd teams, and he morale went down.

Then, LM went to the staff to express his concern, but they were set in their appraisal of the roster, so they chose, as a measure of good faith, to release him early so that he can get picked up later by another team.

Thats a classy move by the front office. If they know that he wont make our team and they arent moved by his performance, let him og early and hope he gets picked up by another team.

This also means that the team feels confident about the depth at the LB spot. Thats a good sign if u ask me.

Interesting theory. In any event, the move is perplexing but it will take a year or two to judge the move with any certainty. It could turn out to be a mistake if a starter is injured and our depth proves insufficient. It could also turn out to be a good move if it gives guys like Blades or Sartz more playing time in the preseason and with the second team in practice and one or both of them turns out to be decent.

[firstdown]

They have two young players that they feel have done a better job so he got cut. They brought in a Vet to help them and he will be gone next year. For the ones who say we should have just kept him around for another year then cut him Why?

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

They have two young players that they feel have done a better job so he got cut. They brought in a Vet to help them and he will be gone next year. For the ones who say we should have just kept him around for another year then cut him Why?

Depth, Leadership and Skill
We won three super bowls with veteran backups like Monte Coleman, Kurt Guovea, Mel Kaufmann. When an injury happened, or even if it is just to spell someone for a play or two, there was no drop off in play.
It is NOT a fact that Khary Campbell, ANthony Trucks or Dalls Sartz are currently better than Lemar Marshall. It has not been proven on NFL game field that they are better. Practice or preseason is not the same as a regular game. Not the same intensity.
Last year we took a chance on two rookie DT's Montgomery and Golsten. When Griffen and Salavea were injured the middle of our defense collapsed because the rookies DT's were not ready. Now the same scenario is in place for the LB's, they may not all be rookies, but there is no back up LB in his prime and with game experience. Godfrey is too injury prone because he is old.

[firstdown]

I heard a little line from GW about Godfrey and they had him on some blitz packages yesterday in pratice. GW said he ran a few guy over I guess saying that he got after the QB and went through who every was blocking him.

[12thMan]

I really don't think we should get our hopes up too high about Godfrey. Sure, he probably has some gas left in the tank, but he aint going to be a Pro-Bowler for us folks.

I think he was brought here for a very specific reason and will be used in certain packages. And what the Skins are betting on is, Godfrey is a better fit in those packages than LeMar was.

My gut tells me, though, that LeMar hasn't fully bounced back from last year's injury.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I really don't think we should get our hopes up too high about Godfrey. Sure, he probably has some gas left in the tank, but he aint going to be a Pro-Bowler for us folks.

I think he was brought here for a very specific reason and will be used in certain packages. And what the Skins are betting on is, Godfrey is a better fit in those packages than LeMar was.

My gut tells me, though, that LeMar hasn't fully bounced back from last year's injury.

I agree with this assessment completely. But, I don't think anyone is expecting him to be a pro-bowler. They shouldn't be anyway.