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Robert McCune Got Cut in 2005 Preseason (1 Viewer)
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Fantasy Football Junkie
Footballguy
Is Lemar Marshall the man now?
Dave Baker
Damn glad to meet you
He already was, but yes, I think this increases his chances to hold onto the spot.
Rusty Barr
Footballguy
McCune was one of my super sleepershis getting cut shocked me
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Back on the team... signed with the practice squad.
redman
Footballguy
McCune was having trouble adjusting to the mental aspects of the pro game and often looked slow/lost out there this preseason. Not good considering the MLB in Williams' defense is the defensive QB and his age was hoped to be an advantage in terms of his ability to pick up complexities like the defensive scheme. Also, Williams likes his LB's to be versatile enough to play multiple roles, and McCune looks like he's only able to play MLB given that he's not really all that rangy. This is why Zach Keasey, a UDFA from Princeton, made the squad and McCune didn't. He's probably not worth keeping at this point, however I'd watch him from afar to see if he develops at all this year.
Illegal Pants Downfield
Footballguy
What do you guys think McCune's status is with the release of Arrington? Any change?
Ourlads currently has him listed as backup at SLB. Any opportunity for him to have a shot at taking over at MLB in Washington?
Ourlads currently has him listed as backup at SLB. Any opportunity for him to have a shot at taking over at MLB in Washington?
Illegal Pants Downfield
Footballguy
Just realized I posted a question about the guy's opportunity in a thread whose title indicates he's been cut. I'm a genious.
I'll repost my question in a new thread.
I'll repost my question in a new thread.
redman
Footballguy
Watch who the 'Skins draft. One of their early picks (Rounds 2 or 3) figures to be a LB. If they draft a MLB, that would (eventually) enable Lemar Marshall to move back outside and would put McCune and that rookie to compete to start there. If they draft an OLB, Marshall is likely staying in the middle, and McCune would remain his backup.
Either way, McCune is looking like a backup this year. If he's going to seriously compete for a starting position, that'll likely be next year. Remember, he came in as an extremely raw prospect.
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
Barring injury, I'd say there is little chance he ousts any of the starters, and if the 'Skins decide to go LB with their 2nd rounder he may fall back on the depth chart a little more.He could do well if given the chance, though. The staff has always talked positively about him. He's full of "potential" but will need some luck to try and showcase himself.
The_Hunchback
Footballguy
Sorry just found that part funny after knowing he was cut last year.I don't think Marshall gets moved from his MLB and one could argue that with the Holdman signing things won't change from last year. Holdman I believe started when Arrington was down and I saw positive comments about him as well.
redman
Footballguy
I don't recall him ever being cut.
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
Not sure why it's so funny. Like redman said, McCune was very raw going into the draft. He wasn't going to make the regular roster, but the 'Skins wanted to hold on to him. So they released him at the final cut down then immediately resigned him the next day so he could be placed on the practice squad. He worked his way on to the regular roster by about midseason and got some PT.Quotes on McCune after a quick search:Gibbs: "Most football players are really well built, but he's on a different level."
(day after the draft) "A lot of people maybe backed off him probably because of his age, but for us we felt like he was someone of value"
(regarding his strength/conditioning) "Wait 'til you see this guy."
Williams: "The fact that he's more mature--I like that."
"I'm anxious to see him play in live conditions. He's got a good frame and he has shown toughness."
ETA: I don't consider the staff acknowledging his "rawness" as a real negative. They see potential and are working to cultivate it.
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Sidewinder16
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dgreen
Footballguy
I found it funny because Gibbs will talk positively about Charles Manson. He just doen't bad-mouth people. Gregg Williams on the other hand doesn't exactly through around compliments too often, although I think he's starting to become more like Gibbs with the media.
The_Hunchback
Footballguy
Imagine that, a coach praising a draft pick they made just a day earlier.
Gibbs: "Most football players are really well built, but he's on a different level."
(day after the draft) "A lot of people maybe backed off him probably because of his age, but for us we felt like he was someone of value"
(regarding his strength/conditioning) "Wait 'til you see this guy."
Williams: "The fact that he's more mature--I like that."
"I'm anxious to see him play in live conditions. He's got a good frame and he has shown toughness."
ETA: I don't consider the staff acknowledging his "rawness" as a real negative. They see potential and are working to cultivate it.
The_Hunchback
Footballguy
What does it count as?I understand that many rookies get cut but there were 31 other teams who could have signed him, yet they didn't. Often times players will get cut and then move onto other teams, yes even rookies do this.Probably because a lot of rookies get cut and resigned to the practice squad. It doesn't really count as getting cut.LOL!
Sidewinder16
Footballguy
It's pretty rare that a 5th round pick gets picked off of waivers by another team.Do you disagree that McCune is a project and that the Redskins have invested time and effort into teaching this guy and working him onto the field? 'Cause that's all anyone is saying. If the 'Skins have no interest in his abilities and potential, why is he still on the roster?
redman
Footballguy
I find it fascinating that you're this passionate about a 5th round LB for the Redskins. Could it be because you have some sort of agenda about the team? No, couldn't be . . .What does it count as?I understand that many rookies get cut but there were 31 other teams who could have signed him, yet they didn't. Often times players will get cut and then move onto other teams, yes even rookies do this.Probably because a lot of rookies get cut and resigned to the practice squad. It doesn't really count as getting cut.LOL!
The_Hunchback
Footballguy
What? I'm not a Redskins fan and don't own McCune. Knowing this do tell what my agenda is?I find it fascinating that you're this passionate about a 5th round LB for the Redskins. Could it be because you have some sort of agenda about the team? No, couldn't be . . .What does it count as?I understand that many rookies get cut but there were 31 other teams who could have signed him, yet they didn't. Often times players will get cut and then move onto other teams, yes even rookies do this.Probably because a lot of rookies get cut and resigned to the practice squad. It doesn't really count as getting cut.LOL!
redman
Footballguy
He wasn't mobile or athletic enough to play in the 4-3, so it'll be interesting to see if he's better off in the 3-4.
