3rd year thoughts on Rocky McIntosh

[Rocky52Mc]

OK, OK, OK, before it gets pointed out on here, go ahead and call me a few homer names in your head before writing them down on your keyboard.

My name is Rocky52Mc (Not the real name, Anthony BTW nice to meet you), but what does that mean exactly? (Well if you don't know, honestly I can't consider you a Redskins fan or a guy that watches our defense, OR someone that will be voting players into the probowl! :helmet:). (minor homerism)

In this circumstance, I may come off as a super ultra HOMER, but I'm not! This point is coming across off of college looks and professional ones. The guy I mention here, is a FLAT OUT BEAST, and to be honest, 2nd round picks are not considered small but we got a ****ing steal!

From the day this guy stepped on the field for us (2006), he made an impact on special teams, but that's what he was limited too. If I recall at the time we had Lamar Marshall, Marcus Washington, and I believe Warrick Holdman (before he was sent off to Denver and injured badly), this guy sat on the bench and played special teams and learned the defense, as well as the in's and out's of the NFL.

He ends up coming into the 2007 season and playing lights out in Pre-season, deflecting passes left and right and being a tackling machine. He played extremely well in the 2007 season and was considered a probowler early on in just his 2nd year out of Miami U. (Our personal war making factory). He ended up injuring his knee badly and ended up running his ass off of the field on 2 torn knee ligaments. He at on the sidelines that game with a huge ice pack on his knee, and I'm thinking to myself well...he walked off, is icing it, he's all good.

Nope, 2 torn ligaments and out for the season in his sunshine year. He is predicted to miss OTA's, Training camps, Preseason, and the start of the NFL season. Well tell me, who is starting there at ROLB for the Washington Redskins? Big ol' Solid Rocky McIntosh. He was there for the start and knock on wood he'll be here for the finish! This guy is a straight up thrashing linebacker who plays with speed and aggression.

He is one of the very reasons I believe this defense is top #10. We have fast paced, aggressive, young, ball-hawkers like Rocky, Landry, and Horton who are always around the ball carrier. These guys are deflecting passes, causing fumbles, picking fumbles up, and making big time tackles. But less of them more of him!

Rocky (2006) 2 starts, both last games of the season.
Vs. STL - 10 Solo tackles
Vs. NYG - 5 Solo tackles - 2 assists (7)

Rocky (2007) 14 starts, out for the season and missed the remaining 2 regular season games.
- 87 Tackles
- 68 Solo
- 19 Assists
- 5 Pass Deflections
- 3 Sacks
- 3 Forces Fumbles
- And! negative 4 yards on a ball that was a gift from Sean:logo:Taylor.

Rocky (2008) 11 games/ 11 starts
- 66 Tackles
- 46 Solo
- 20 Assists
- 4 Pass Deflection
- 2.0 Sacks
- 2 Forced Fumbles
- 1 Interception(s)

This guy is a straight up stud sitting at 6,2 240 lbs, and is considered a speedy defender who is a wall that you will NOT penetrate. This guy plays lights out for us, week in and week out, and I understand our fan base is good with him and that he is respected, but I think it's time, it's the year that we can expect HUGE things from him this year and that he gets considered one of our TOP 3 defenders. I'm saying that this guy deserves 9% of the jersey names we see in our damn house. Yep, that means 9 out of 100 people are wearing McIntosh on their back.

I do believe this guy gets credit, but I believe it's the time and it's the day that this man goes out and becomes less of that solid defender and more of that please make that play McIntosh. What better time then now? We're coming off a stunning loss and it's time he has a good performance going against Jamal Lewis and Kellen Winslow. What about Monday night football against Pitt? To my recognition, the fire I saw in him was when we played Pitt in preseason in 2007.

Give this man a damn beer! And here's to a excellent rest of the season for him and all our defenders. This is just my :2cents: but unlike the current state of our dollar, I believe these :2cents: are worth a bit more. Next time someone asks you who is your favorite player on D, you know who's getting a thought.

HTTR!

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee156/Chavez5445/rocky.jpg

[Mr.Skinbo]

I love Rocky McIntosh, this year he has so much energy for comming off an injury. He is a machine, hope he continues up the road that he is going.

[dfitzo53]

He's definitely playing very well. I think he's an underrated factor in our run defense the past few games.

[emor09]

right now, i believe he is the best 4-3 ROLB in the league

[Audible_Red40]

Dude's a baller, love his game!

[NewCliche21]

An absolute stud. I effing love him.

[LoveDaSkins172645]

Yes he is panning out, I just hope his knee is finally healed.

[Teller]

Welcome to the board, Anthony. It's our pleasure to welcome good posters like yourself. And I agree with you, Rocky Mac is the real freaking deal.

BTW, I loved this line about the U: " (Our personal war making factory)." Well said, and very true.

:cheers:

[KDawg]

:shhh:

Don't give him too much hype! At contract time he'll be too much for us to afford.

Rocky? Pfft. Who's Rocky? :laugh:

[BoBoCTiberius]

He's a fantastic young player, but the pro bowl is about stats. I doubt he'll make it.

[G-Prime]

Most under rated guy on the D next to Los

[cjrugger]

Great post, we have been sleeping on him. Hes quickly becoming my favorite defensive player. Has a nose for the ball too, great season so far

[IbleedBnG83]

Too much too read, but I think Rocky is doing a fantastic job and is getting better with each game. If we can draft another OLB to play opposite of him, that would be great!

[KDawg]

We have a guy who can play opposite him who's doing a great job. HB Blades. Yeah, he' supposed to replace London, but I actually like him better on the outside.

[IbleedBnG83]

We have a guy who can play opposite him who's doing a great job. HB Blades. Yeah, he' supposed to replace London, but I actually like him better on the outside.

I'd like him outside more aswell, but there is something about him that leaves me a little uneasy.

[SWFLSkins]

My name is Rocky52Mc (Not the real name, Anthony BTW nice to meet you), but what does that mean exactly? (Well if you don't know, honestly I can't consider you a Redskins fan or a guy that watches our defense, OR someone that will be voting players into the probowl! ). (minor homerism)


YOu'd be a homer if you were questioning the release of Brooks, but backing Rocky, well, that just makes sense.

[Fredburgskin]

I'd like him outside more aswell, but there is something about him that leaves me a little uneasy.

I know, its because he is a short guy much like myself. :D

I don't think you really need to be over six feet tall to play the linebacker position well in the NFL. Sam Mills was a great linebacker for New Orleans, and he was even shorter than HB.

[mel25]

everytime i get down about one of our 3 second round picks, i think about young roger mcintosh. if any of them can make a jump like rocky did his second year, our O will be scary.

[#98QBKiller]

Trading up for him looks like a very smart move right now.

[JaimeDeCurry]

The thing that always jumps out to me is his speed. Dude is FAST for a 240+ pound guy. His technique in block shedding has gotten a lot better this year as well.

[MattGeorge85]

Clearly many of us fans were lookig forward to Rocky Mac's return. It is amazing how fast he still is after rehabbing a knee injury.

He plays with an intensity that should make opposing offenses take notice.

Here's to staying healthy and many great years to come. He's gonna get nothing but better.

[STBonecrusher21]

ROCKY MAC!!!!! Need I say more?

Dude's a baller.

[cphil006]

He was doing better last season.

His knee may be healed, ubt his legs aren't in as good of shape as last year. That will come with time.

He is still very effective this season, but I believe the best is yet to come.

[KDawg]

Which is what's scary about him, phil. He's doing great already and he's not near his potential.

I don't know that he's the best player on our defense, though. I'd say London Fletcher still has that honor, but Rocky isn't that far off and he's young!

[dustinwhylee]

This guy is a straight up stud sitting at 6,2 240 lbs, and is considered a speedy defender who is a wall that you will NOT penetrate.
Reminds me of my first girlfriend.

['Skins_&_'Stons]

Great post, Anthony! I have always been a HUGE supporter of Rocky & agree that he was an absolute steal. I am also the world's #1 Rocky McIntosh Card Collector (self proclaimed, of course). LOL. Anywhoo, feel free to click on the link below to check out some of my collection. HTTR!!!!!!!!

http://s105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/thepistonsfanTRADEPAGE/ROCKY%20McINTOSH%20PC/?start=all

[Ghost32]

Dude is a Beast!!!! He has been all over the field this year making plays.

:dallasuck

[isjoining]

I've become a fan of Rocky Mcintosh since last year, and it continues this year. He's a very underrated weakside linebacker and should only get better once his knee is fully healed. Him and carlos rogers have been playing outstanding coming from knee surgery.

[ouvan59]

I don't know, we could have had Bobby Carpenter......

[corrupt3d]

He makes me happy that we didnt trade for Briggs.

[skinfan2k]

We need to draft another LB for MW? I feel like Blades is the next MLB but we need a SLB to replace MW

[Rocky52Mc]

I don't know, we could have had Bobby Carpenter......

:D! All that I need to say about this is, Rocky finished his special teams work in less than one season. Bobby Carpenter on the other hand.. still has a lot of paperwork to file. :dallasuck

[ouvan59]

:D! All that I need to say about this is, Rocky finished his special teams work in less than one season. Bobby Carpenter on the other hand.. still has a lot of paperwork to file. :dallasuck

LOL

By the way, I love the fact that that London Fletcher and Rocky seem to be in a race to see who gets in on more plays. They both fly all over the field and it's contagious.

[Rocky52Mc]

Great post, Anthony! I have always been a HUGE supporter of Rocky & agree that he was an absolute steal. I am also the world's #1 Rocky McIntosh Card Collector (self proclaimed, of course). LOL. Anywhoo, feel free to click on the link below to check out some of my collection. HTTR!!!!!!!!

http://s105.photobucket.com/albums/m239/thepistonsfanTRADEPAGE/ROCKY%20McINTOSH%20PC/?start=all

I like the sig! Anyway you can PM me with someone who can make me a custom one?

And, I'm heading to that link to check them out now :)

[turbodiesel#44]

Very solid. Responded well to his injury. I think his game is still on the rise.

[Rocky52Mc]

Another good game for Rocky! Always around the ball!

[westcoasthog]

Rocky is a freaking beast! Even m friends who are Raiders fans give him props. He is having a monster year! Vote him to the Pro Bowl!

[thesubmittedone]

Great thread my man... Rocky is a beast, period. Once he starts covering just as well as he tackles and hustles to the ball watch out. And I'm not saying he can't cover... not at all. Just that he's so good at everything else it's hard to match, but he will eventually. That's usually the hardest thing for a LBer.

[Rocky52Mc]

This may be a little unrelated, but I'm giving a shout out to a poster I saw on the Profootballtalk.com comments page who commented on this weeks power rankings. (Btw this is not me, I swear, haha)

Linkage: http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/10/22/week-seven-interactive-power-rankings/

"Rocky McIntosh is the Next Big Thing says:
October 22nd, 2008 at 12:39 pm

Both the ‘Skins and Giants would hand it to the Titans. I’d be shocked if they put up 6 points on either of those defenses. Then again, who will contain Bo Scaife? Many hath tried, and failed.

Next up for the Titans on their schedule: St. Cloud State. "

[Park City Skins]

I'm like others in that I believe had it not been for the injury last year, he would be having an even better season right now, and that's a very good season.

[Hubbs]

Rocky's already done more than I had hoped for this season. His (and Carlos') comeback from such recent ligament damage is nothing short of remarkable.

[Rocky52Mc]

Rocky's already done more than I had hoped for this season. His (and Carlos') comeback from such recent ligament damage is nothing short of remarkable.

I honestly can't believe they both have done. Carlos has what? 11 pass deflections? Don't they say you need at least 10 a year to be considered elite?

[GothSkinsFan]

I don't know, we could have had Bobby Carpenter......
One of my favorite Caps. You know how hockey players can play forever it seems.... :D

[redskins55]

Excellent draft choice by Gibbs and company!

[z0eboy]

Rocky McIntosh is a beast, a core redskin that makes plays. Gibbs drafted Rocky to be a impact player on defense, its going to be awesome to see him learn from London and Marcus.

[estrella117]

Rocky is a freaking animal. He has made very good plays since he has been here but one thing he needs to work on more is his coverage skills. Other then that Rocky is the best linebaker we have drafted since Lavar Arrington for sure. He is a very solid player and I'm glad to see him back on the field after his injury last year. Looks like he never lost a step!

[Rocky52Mc]

Rocky is a freaking animal. He has made very good plays since he has been here but one thing he needs to work on more is his coverage skills. Other then that Rocky is the best linebaker we have drafted since Lavar Arrington for sure. He is a very solid player and I'm glad to see him back on the field after his injury last year. Looks like he never lost a step!

Agreed. But I do see much improvement in his coverage game than last year. I remember he had a little bit of problems covering a few TE's. He seems to be a lot more closer to making the play then he did last year in pass coverage.

[Darth Tater]

Agreed. But I do see much improvement in his coverage game than last year. I remember he had a little bit of problems covering a few TE's. He seems to be a lot more closer to making the play then he did last year in pass coverage.
However, there is NOT a LB who should be able to consistently cover an elite TE. If your an elite pass catching TE whose being shutdown by even an elite LB, you are either injured to the point that maybe you should not be playing or you should hand in your elite status.

[Rocky52Mc]

However, there is NOT a LB who should be able to consistently cover an elite TE. If your an elite pass catching TE whose being shutdown by even an elite LB, you are either injured to the point that maybe you should not be playing or you should hand in your elite status.

I say we give Rocky the benefit of the doubt. :D

[terrifNick21]

He's a fantastic young player, but the pro bowl is about stats. I doubt he'll make it.


I agree partly with what you say about the stats, but I aslo disagree. It's a poularity contest for the most part. A perfect example: Vince Young in his rookie year. Completed only 51% of his passes and had more INTs than TDs.

I think Rocky can and will make it.:2cents:

[bnewbs]

He is definitely a great second round pickup...he didn't deliver immediately his rookie year but he definitely showed improvement through special teams play (just like Devin Thomas is now) and now he is definitely a force on the LB corp.

[Rocky52Mc]

I agree partly with what you say about the stats, but I aslo disagree. It's a poularity contest for the most part. A perfect example: Vince Young in his rookie year. Completed only 51% of his passes and had more INTs than TDs.

I think Rocky can and will make it.:2cents:

This season is still young. When does probowl voting end? I believe Rocky can do it if he brings in some more tackles and maybe an INT or two as well as 2-4 FF's.

[Rocky52Mc]

All I got to say is, these last 2 weeks my man McIntosh has been a complete ****ing beast. Official play making stud.

[IbleedBnG83]

Absolute beast. Good job by Redskins drafting up to get him. Hopefully they get their hands on someone else like him.

[Walking Deadman]

Well worth the draft pick, he should be a great OLB for us for years to come.:cheers:
(hope we're saying the same thing in two years about Kelly, Thomas and Davis).

[tiger187126]

he had a good game tonight he's one of those guys who likes to be around the ball

[kobra860]

Rocky has been doing a great job. His coverage has been lacking at times but he's still a solid player. On an unrelated note, H.B. Blades is going to be a great LB to replace Marcus Washington.

['Skins_&_'Stons]

Rocky's sack on Hassselhoofa was HUGE!! It knocked Mare out of his range and cost the Hags 3 points. Rocky is really turning into playmaker. HTTR!!!!!!!!!!!

-S&S

:gaintsuck:gaintsuck:gaintsuck:gaintsuck:gaintsuck :gaintsuck:gaintsuck

[DexterSackMachine]

I realized when looking at the Salary Cap info that Rocky is in the last year of his contract this coming season. He is scheduled to make just under 1.1 million this season.

My question to all is what should the Redskins do here?

Are we sold enough on his long term health to re-sign him this offseason at what could wind up being a big discount if he keeps improving through next season?

Or do we let him play it out in 2009 and see what happens?

[skinfan2k]

Rocky will be a good LB for us but he will never become a great LB that is mentioned as one of the best at his position

[ciresolstice]

I see flashes where he gets after it and solidifies the D, then other times he seems non existent. Then getting replaced by Fincher down the stretch, I dunno. I hope he finds his game again and his health is ok (knees) He seems like a good guy.

[MLSKINS]

When it comes to playing free safety you never want to hear your player name on defense. But... when you are playing LB and you don't hear your player names often something is wrong.

Rocky is good but like Ciresolstice said sometimes it is like he isn't even out there. If we do re-sign I hope we could do it before the season so we can save us a couple of bucks just in case he breaks out.

[Reaganaut]

The game before McIntosh got hurt last year, he made a play almost picking off a pass where he literally went horizontal. It was the type of play that would have gone on NFL highlight reels for the ages. Unfortunately, he didn't get the hand under the ball like Polamau did to make it a classic. Rocky is the man. He proved to me he is an elite Linebacker even after his injury.

[Warhead36]

I like Mac. He's a solid LB. Is he a star? No but we drafted and developed him. He's a keeper and we should be working on a long term extension for him and Rogers.

[IbleedBnG83]

I think we will need to replace him in a couple of years. He can get lost still. First, the strong side needs to be addressed. Then the MLB. After which, WILL.

Rocky is overall a solid starter, but his knees are something we may see affect him down the road IMO.

[IWANTOBEGM]

He played better than anticipated at the start of the season but wore down, the injury last year certainly showed in his lack of explosiveness and subsequently his demotion to the bench.

[Blackest Eyes]

I think Rocky had a good season considering he came off a bad knee injury. I think he will only continue to get better.

[BigRedskinDaddy]

I see flashes where he gets after it and solidifies the D, then other times he seems non existent...

My thoughts exactly. I like Rocky, I really do -- but I don't think he has the desire to be more than a journeyman LB in this league. He's unquestionably got the skills; but his habit of disappearing for big stretches of games tells me he might not have the heart.

[coopluvstheskins]

when london fletcher retires...rocky will be the only Linebacker this team has!!!!!!

[HitStickTaylor21]

I love his energy on the field, he's beginning to remind me of Marcus Washington (hm, I wonder why), and he certainly makes a lot of plays. I hope his knee is holding up, there was a lot of talk about him needing rest and breaking down at the end of the season. I really want him to bounce back well for next year.

One thing that gets overlooked with him is his versatility. Most people don't realize he played every linebacker position while he was at Miami and while he might be best-suited for WLB in the NFL, he's certainly capable and has the experience, to move anywhere we need him to. Ball out Rocky!

[eagleskins]

We need to draft a LB early. Cushing would be great if we could trade down.

[DGREENHULK]

I love Rocky McIntosh, this year he has so much energy for comming off an injury. He is a machine, hope he continues up the road that he is going.

He is a beast! the knee worries me a little but hey if I could find a premier 52 Jersey I'd buy it in a heartbeat!...I agree we need to see more 52 jerseys in the stands. I like his playing style down and dirty...anyone see how he shut down Shockey vs the Saints....don't tell me he can't cover in space.

[BoBoCTiberius]

when london fletcher retires...rocky will be the only Linebacker this team has!!!!!!

HB Blades would like to have a word with you.

[Shilsu]

Nothing spectacular about him. Nothing wrong with him. He's just an average player that probably would start for a number of teams.

[SKOALSKIN]

I must be missing something. The Rocky I saw was out of position and unable to provide any sort of reliable pass rush. Rocky has one more year to prove he is a starter in this league. After all we gave up another draft pick inorder to trade up and grab him.
As for the jerseys he hasn't earned that support.

[Shilsu]

I must be missing something. The Rocky I saw was out of position and unable to provide any sort of reliable pass rush. Rocky has one more year to prove he is a starter in this league. After all we gave up another draft pick inorder to trade up and grab him.
As for the jerseys he hasn't earned that support.

He hasn't played that great, but at least he's ten times better than Warrick Holdman, haha.

[LLandryistheshiz]

Did somebody say Rocky Smack&Toss! He's a beast. And in a few years he'll have no help other than (hopefully) H.B. Blades. Either this year or next year, we need to draft an OLB somewhere in the first three rounds.

[SKOALSKIN]

He hasn't played that great, but at least he's ten times better than Warrick Holdman, haha.

thats that being the safety patrol on the short bus. McIntosh hasn't played up to the hype. 44th amongst linebackers in tackles isn't cutting it.

[Pounds]

I thought Rocky's play really tapered-off after the first Eagles game. He's not been the same player since the game in Dallas in the '07 season.

He hasn't looked very fluid, his back-side pursuit is non-existent, he can't get off of blocks at the point of attack and he looks lost in coverage. There may be some credence to the whispers about his knees.

I was not surprised to see the coaches opt to go with Fincher in the fourth quarter of the season.

[SKOALSKIN]

Rocky seems like a good guy. It's good to know that he just tore his ACL instead of MCL and ACL. He might turn it around next season. But as of right now he's a liability on the field and his conditioning is a concern. Especially when he's being replaced in the 4th quarter.

[Rocky52Mc]

It takes 2 full years to fully recover and play 100% from a surgery like that. Same goes to Carlos. Rocky bring playmaking ability to the defense, no doubt. He can be a stand out and his potential is enermous. I'm sorry to hear some people here say things like "He won't be considered top of his position ever...but" that's wrong. As long as he's commited to the position he can gain that respect in time. Most players do, especially when you have a turn out like he's had in his short time here. Fletcher what...never made it to the pro-bowl? But he's our beast, arguably he should have gone this year and years before..but who gives a damn.

I tell you what, go look up every single fumble that the Redskins have made while he's on the field and tell me where number 52 is. If he isn't around the ball, you're lying.

[Brandon Lloyd Christmas]

i think hes a very solid linebacker in run support, and hes got good speed. id like to see his pass coverage over the middle improve though. all in all, hes a good linebacker that i think we'd miss if he was gone.

[No_Pressure]

McIntosh gets beat in coverage a little too often for my tastes, and doesn't seem to be in on many big plays. This however has dual meanings- he makes few game changing plays, but he also gives up few game changing plays. He's solid which is a lot more than anybody can say about I-57 whom he replaced. I still don't think he's living up to his potential or draft position, and his injuries are a big worry.

[Brandon Lloyd Christmas]

hes a competent starter who isnt gonna be a probowler, but we need guys like him as well. hes young and cheap, and thats ok by me.

[ciresolstice]

That's a good point and seems very true...the fact he came back and played as well as he did was good...his explosiveness will most likely return in the second season after a knee injury like that.

[Stadium-Armory]

He obviously didn't do squat in year1, but then had a "good" season in year2 -- at times, even showed flashes being great. Very explosive hitter.

And then the ACL.

And when he came back, I think he suprised most at 1) Being back so fast and 2) being as consistently in the lineup and around the ball -- for a guy who had ACL surgery 8 months before.

So what are my thoughts? I think he's proven his ability to start in this league EVEN with an ACL injury. Which makes me think he's capable of being "great". Have to wait and see, but if he builds on his sucess, AND his adversity -- he could be special.

[Pounds]

McIntosh gets beat in coverage a little too often for my tastes, and doesn't seem to be in on many big plays. This however has dual meanings- he makes few game changing plays, but he also gives up few game changing plays. He's solid which is a lot more than anybody can say about I-57 whom he replaced. I still don't think he's living up to his potential or draft position, and his injuries are a big worry.

I agree with this.

When healthy he's solid, if totally unspectacular and as someone very adeptly mentioned, he's cost effective. However, I'd like to see more production from that position. He hasn't been the same player he was to start the '07 season and since the first Dallas game of that year. His play has declined all too steadily.

[bikie]

solid player, good team guy, the fact that he's been injured and hasn't realized his potential should make him easy for us to resign... that is unless he goes crazy this year... best case we get good value and resign him and he starts to fill out his potential..

[Rocky52Mc]

Maybe one of the most underrated moves of this 3-1 start was re-signing a guy most people wanted shipped out of here to a minimal deal. "He doesn't fit the 3-4" "He sucks" "I hate apples"....these were all things said about my boy. But check him out now.

[tiger187126]

Maybe one of the most underrated moves of this 3-1 start was re-signing a guy most people wanted shipped out of here to a minimal deal. "He doesn't fit the 3-4" "He sucks" "I hate apples"....these were all things said about my boy. But check him out now.

thank you rocky, we all have said you've been playing well. nice of you to stop by. tell vinny we said hi, we all know he's lurking.

[HailSkins83]

Rocky looks great! He plays angry and I love it, he is really starting to gel in this 3-4 and I cant wait to see how he progresses!

[Mahons21]

Rocky's had 1 good game... He was missing tackles just last week.

[Skins4Life6388]

I was a big hater of Rocky in the past. He's been playing much better this season. He still has some infuriating missed tackles but for the most part he's been above average.

[RedskinsSuperBowl21]

After last year I had my doubts about Haslett's defense, but this year the right pieces are in place and this unit is OUTSTANDING

[FuriousD]

The 3-4 seems to agree with Rocky and Haslett has him playing at a high level. Kudos to both of them! I don't think he'll ever be Probowl material but he's a solid, well rounded player and obviously a student of the game.

Keep it coming, Rocky!!!

[Califan007]

Rocky's had 1 good game... He was missing tackles just last week.

He leads the team in tackles.

[Mahons21]

He leads the team in tackles.

That doesn't mean he isn't missing his fair share. He played great against STL and I was really pleased, but I'm not going to get carried away it wasn't too long ago 90% of this board was up in arms about how he couldn't cover or tackle.

[Madison Redskin]

Are people complaining about Rocky? Seriously? I don't care what he did in 2008, 2009, or 2010, the guy has looked pretty damn good this season.

[Califan007]

That doesn't mean he isn't missing his fair share. He played great against STL and I was really pleased, but I'm not going to get carried away it wasn't too long ago 90% of this board was up in arms about how he couldn't cover or tackle.

You said he's only had one good game, AND he misses tackles...yet he leads the team in tackles. I'm not exactly sure how you reconcile that. Can you imagine if he had TWO good games? ;)

And it wasn't too long ago that 90% of this board felt Haslett was a complete bum and needed to be fired, pronto. What "90% of this board" believes rarely equates to anything factual lol...

---------- Post added October-3rd-2011 at 09:01 PM ----------


Are people complaining about Rocky? Seriously? I don't care what he did in 2008, 2009, or 2010, the guy has looked pretty damn good this season.

:yes: :yes:

[Mahons21]

You said he's only had one good game, AND he misses tackles...yet he leads the team in tackles. I'm not exactly sure how you reconcile that. Can you imagine if he had TWO good games? ;)
Are you suggesting he doesn't miss more tackles than an average NFL ILB? It is possible to be around the ball a lot which I love, make a lot of tackles, and also miss a lot of tackles?


And it wasn't too long ago that 90% of this board felt Haslett was a complete bum and needed to be fired, pronto. What "90% of this board" believes rarely equates to anything factual lol...

It was hardly 90% of this board, I know I'm not the only one whos' been defending haslett, either way though I agree.

[Enter Apotheosis]

Rocky's had 1 good game... He was missing tackles just last week.

Rocky will never be an all-world player but he is miles ahead of where he was last year.

[Seabee1973]

He is playing good so far this season

[Califan007]

Are you suggesting he doesn't miss more tackles than an average NFL ILB?
How many tackles does the average ILB miss?

How many has McIntosh missed?



It is possible to be around the ball a lot which I love, make a lot of tackles, and also miss a lot of tackles?
I'm not sure I've ever seen a linebacker only have one good game out of every 4 games he plays, miss a lot of tackles, and still lead the team in tackles. And ironically enough, Rocky had less tackles in the Rams game than the other three games where you feel he did not play well.



It was hardly 90% of this board, I know I'm not the only one whos' been defending haslett, either way though I agree.

My point, though, was that anyone using the "90% of this board" argument to show that they are right about something would be a huge mistake...unless that person was wanting to show how most fans are continuously wrong lol...

[skinsfanindallas88]

Like has been said before...Rocky will never be a all-pro player...but i think we would sorely miss him if he was gone

[Skins4life88]

Rocky's had 1 good game... He was missing tackles just last week.

What tackles kind sir? I watch the games 2-3 times and he's been tackling everything with the football. Love the guy...

[S.T.real,lights,out]

I have always liked what Rocky has done for us. I think he's really good and brings a lot of energy to our D. Glad we brought him back

[TheGreek1973]

Contract year. Always scares me a little when a player picks it up when future money is on the table. having said that maybe just maybe Rocky is getting comfortable in the 3-4. Question is how much do we want to pay him to keep him? As good a corner in coverage as Rogers was I wanted him out of here because he couldn't catch a cold. lets see where Rocky is at the end of this year.