IDP Spotlight: Richard Marshall (1 Viewer)

[Aaron Rudnicki]

2009 IDP Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Richard Marshall, CB, Carolina Panthers

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[J Giles Band]

Although he's never been a full time starter, Richard Marshall has been a FBG's favorite since I've been a reader. Two 80+ tackle, double figure PD, multiple INT & defensive TD scoring seasons couldn't help but provide optimism for what could be once he attained starter status.

What's changed: Panthers release Ken Lucas, Marshall will start at CB opposite Chris Gamble

Prediction: while his numbers as the Panthers nickle back are hard to ignore (especially his big play potential), for some reason I'm not convinced they will translate as anticipated as a starting CB. Expect him to be tested opposite Gamble in his first season as a full time starter, resulting in solid tackle opportunity. But don't be surprised if the big plays are less frequent than his history might suggest. The shine is off. A DB2 ceiling is probably his best case scenario. DB3 may be just as likely his finish, if not moreso.

74 solos, 10 assists, 1 sack, 1 FF, 1 FR, 3 INT, 11 PDs

 

[bcr8f]

I see him top 5 with 80 tackles, 11 assists, 11 PD's, 2 sacks and 3 interceptions.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Considering that Marshall was the nickel back in each of his three seasons, his tackle numbers have bordered on amazing. He has been in the top 25 in solo tackles among all DBs in all three seasons, including 2007 when he finished with 79 solos. What will he do playing every down? He has great ball skills and combined with some struggles in pass defense last year, Marshall will probably be tested a lot, especially early in the season. That can do nothing but increase his numbers across the board. Also, despite this being his 4th year, Marshall is still only 24 years old. There are still many people sleeping on Marshall and he is a great buy right now both in redraft and dynasty leagues. He is currently my #1 DB in both redraft and dynasty leagues.

86 solos, 17 assists, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 2 FR, 5 INT's, 17 PD

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

My views on Marshall are well known. I expect a top 5 DB finish. He's hyperaggressive, both in coverage and in run support. He's got great instincts to jump routes (and even fake FGs - see preseason 2008), and once he gets the ball in his hands, he's looking to score a la Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed.

85/20 1.5 sacks 4 FF/FR 7 Ints 12 PDs 1 Def TD.

 

[bcr8f]

My views on Marshall are well known. I expect a top 5 DB finish. He's hyperaggressive, both in coverage and in run support. He's got great instincts to jump routes (and even fake FGs - see preseason 2008), and once he gets the ball in his hands, he's looking to score a la Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed.85/20 1.5 sacks 4 FF/FR 7 Ints 12 PDs 1 Def TD.

That fake field goal last year was a thing of beauty. It was like he knew the play before it was called.Marshall noticed something different about how the Eagles lined up.“From watching film, their end men always block down on me,” he said. “They never let me come free. So, when they let me come free, that kind of put some flags for me, like something's not right.”Holder Sav Rocca took the snap, and instead of placing the ball on the ground for Akers to kick, flipped it toward to tight end Brent Celek, who was sprinting on a parallel path just behind the line of scrimmage.“When I saw the man coming toward me, and there's never a man coming toward me, I knew it was a fake,” said Marshall, who was lined up on the left side of the play.Marshall took off with Celek, matching him stride-for-stride. Rocca threw the ball toward Celek anyway.