Rocky McIntosh

[Schneed10]

There's no real news or anything here, other than that it appears that Rocky McIntosh has the leg up on Lemar Marshall for a starting job at this point. But I'm just a bit excited to see what the young fella can do in our defense. I mean, we know what Marcus Washington is going to give us, and Fletcher is a consistent vet who figures to play well in the middle as he's done his entire career. Rocky would seem to be the real wildcard of the LB group. If he develops into something we could have a real solid LB corps all the way across; and if he plays well against the run then our defense would appear to be balanced personnel-wise, and would represent a threat to attack from either side. Rocky could be a big key for us, I'm excited to watch his progress and see what he can do for us.

Marshall said he met with new linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti, who told him that Washington, Fletcher and Rocky McIntosh would be the starters, but that Marshall would have an opportunity to compete for a first-string job.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...051702206.html

[MTK]

Good news... I really think Lindsey had something to do with holding Rocky back last year.

Marshall is a great backup to have since he is so versatile. I hope he keeps a good attitude about coming off the bench.

[skinsfan69]

The right side of our defense makes me nervous. I hope AC and RM can hold it down cause you know teams are going to be running to that side.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

The right side of our defense makes me nervous. I hope AC and RM can hold it down cause you know teams are going to be running to that side.

You're right. If their side holds up well against the run, I can easily see a return to the top 10. If their side doesn't, I can see us losing 8 games or more. It's a huge key for us.

Luckily last year Carter really came on at the end of the season, making mad tackles (several for loss) as well as a few sacks. So I'm encouraged there. We'll see what Rocky can bring behind him. As TMC has said before, he can't possibly be worse than Warrick Holdman.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

You're right. If their side holds up well against the run, I can easily see a return to the top 10. If their side doesn't, I can see us losing 8 games or more. It's a huge key for us.

Luckily last year Carter really came on at the end of the season, making mad tackles (several for loss) as well as a few sacks. So I'm encouraged there. We'll see what Rocky can bring behind him. As TMC has said before, he can't possibly be worse than Warrick Holdman.

that is true but with landry or taylor helping on that side and with a rotation with wynn coming in at times and evans i think we can hold it down

[Longtimefan]

Perhaps the time has come that the shroud of mystery concerning Rocky McIntosh is about to be unveiled. We were never presented with a clear-cut reason as to why he was not playing, according to today's article in the Wash.Post he's finally going to get his opportunity. It was also good to witness Marshall's attitude in reference to the change.

[chrisl4064]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Perhaps the time has come that the shroud of mystery concerning Rocky McIntosh is about to be unveiled. We were never presented with a clear-cut reason as to why he was not playing, according to today's article in the Wash.Post he's finally going to get his opportunity. It was also good to witness Marshall's attitude in reference to the change.

maybe a clear cut reason is because lemar is better....

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by chrisl4064

maybe a clear cut reason is because lemar is better....

That sure wouldn't explain why Olividatti told Lemar that Rocky is the starter.

[GridIron26]

I don't think we would have problem with our right side because if somehow Rocky didn't live up to it, Lemar can come in.. Remember the 2004 season, he came in to replace LaVar when he got injured and Lemar played GREAT.. So..

[skins009]

You guys are assuming a lot. You've got to much faith in the Redskins ablility to pick players (exp. Archelueta). Rocky needs to pick it up big time.

[number21isabadman]

personally i didnt see much difference between us selecting rocky last year in the second round compared to carolina selecting jon beason from miami or lawerence timmons from florida state in the first round. they all look at have the same attributes.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by chrisl4064

maybe a clear cut reason is because lemar is better....

Well if Lemar is better we pissed away a high second pick (along with the other pick or picks that I don't feel like researching right now). Lemar, when healthy, is a solid productive guy. McIntosh has the pedigree and ability to be great.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by number21isabadman

personally i didnt see much difference between us selecting rocky last year in the second round compared to carolina selecting jon beason from miami or lawerence timmons from florida state in the first round. they all look at have the same attributes.

Rocky is very very fast.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Perhaps the time has come that the shroud of mystery concerning Rocky McIntosh is about to be unveiled. We were never presented with a clear-cut reason as to why he was not playing, according to today's article in the Wash.Post he's finally going to get his opportunity. It was also good to witness Marshall's attitude in reference to the change.

I think that could be part of the reason Dale Lindsey got the ax. Some idiot thought Warrick Holdman was a starting caliber LB. Could Rocky have done any worse?? I doubt it. I personally can't wait to see the kid play. He is one of the 3 Redskins whose performance I am most anxiously anticipating (JC and Landry being the other 2).

[holmester]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Good news... I really think Lindsey had something to do with holding Rocky back last year.

Marshall is a great backup to have since he is so versatile. I hope he keeps a good attitude about coming off the bench.

I think Lindsey is a huge reason that Rocky rode the pine all year. I remember reading that alot of players were stunned that he was getting such a small amount of playing time because he looked so good in practice and was a stud on special teams. He looked good against the Rams with limited pt , and then had that great play getting Tiki in the backfield during the season finale. That was probaly the only time we tackled Tiki for a loss last season. Literally. Lindsey probaly had a feeling he was on the way out and did'nt want to push his luck by playing a rookie during his make or break season. Look's like that was the wrong move just like mishandeling lavar and not pushing harder to retain Pierce.