Breaking News: Redskins release Lemar Marshall
Per the Official Site:
The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Marshall was a versatile linebacker who could play all three positions for the Redskins.
But with Marcus Washington slowed by a dislocated right elbow this preseason, it appears the team wanted a linebacker with greater size than Marshall's 6-2, 225-pound frame.
So much for the suggestion that Rocky has done well enough to possibly play for an injured Marcus Washington which would necessarily leave the weak-side job to Lemar Marshall, where his size is less of an issue.
Gary Fitzgerald goes on to note that "Marshall is among the success stories for the Redskins' personnel department this decade" then documents that success, which makes the move all the crazier, in my opinion. And to replace what I thought was a clear-cut "Redskins guy" whatever the fudge that concept is supposed to mean now, we sign someone else's 11 year veteran who happens to be bigger, although I can't confirm that since he doesn't exist in either the current or former NFL player's list at the league's official site. He's not on the roster. All we know of Godfrey is:
Godfrey played for Redskins assistant head coach-defense Gregg Williams with the Titans in the 2000 season.
Another strange development:
I'll update pending additional information.
The Redskin Report, Lemar Marshall Cut, Godfrey Signed
AOL Fanhouse, Redskins Release LB Lemar Marshall
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by Lee Gibbons on Aug 21, 2007 12:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahh touche on the Espy spot
by Skin Patrol on Aug 21, 2007 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope this was a good move
by Sincethebeginning on Aug 21, 2007 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm getting a headache
by JustinU804 on Aug 21, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is some of the weirdest news...
And, why did we sign another WR in his spot despite the fact that we recently signed Corey Bradford AND Todd Stinkston!?!?! We know who our top 4 receivers are anyway, how many more do we need for the competition???
I don't understand this. I bet the Eagles sign Marshall, since they just released Trotter.
by mmford10 on Aug 21, 2007 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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I know, it's like having an additional coach on the team. He's been in this system and understands it as well as anyone; he was calling the plays last year.
His size was the deciding factor yet he can't even play on the weak-side? I don't believe that for a second.
by Skin Patrol on Aug 22, 2007 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds to me like...
Maybe this opens up a spot for one of the 2 LBs the team drafted but I doubt it. Plus, a backup LB is pretty much a mainstay on special teams, so maybe that's where Marshall was lacking. It's hard to say.
And if I had to guess... I just don't know but it seems like there is more to the story. Maybe economics or something inside the locker room.
I just don't know.
by TexSkins on Aug 21, 2007 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The only explanation
Dallas Sartz still has his work cut out for him to earn a spot behind Marcus Washington, though maybe he's got a better shot on the weak-side (even though that isn't his natrual position)? Can Khary Campbell be moved behind Rocky? I think The Hamburglar is safe and will make the team behind London.
by Skin Patrol on Aug 22, 2007 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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