It's been a while since we've truthed out everyones hearts here at GRGGD. I'd offer an explanation, but we all know (both of us) that it's better to just get straight to business.
The Hero Squad (read: Redskins) released Linebacker Marcus Washington yesterday after a disappointing '08 season plagued by injuries. With free agency and the draft fast approaching, Washington became one of several casualties (including storied punter Ryan Plackemeier) to feel the economic crunch caused by the recession. Washington played five (5) seasons with the Redskins. This leaves current backup LB H.B. Blades, who is noted for having the most bad-ass name in all of sports, as the likely candidate for starting strong side LB. This is of course, unless Redskins front office succeeds in bringing Lawrence Taylor and Dick Butkus out of retirement to compete for the starting job.
On a more serious personal note; while this was a down year for Marcus Washington, he will be missed. He was a leading presence in the locker room and on the field. He is the all time leading Redskin in the categories of in-between-plays and during-timeout dances. Those dances were the stuff of legend. They forced kings to their knees and caused oceans to boil. My favorite Marcus Washington moment is when we played the Giants back in '06. The Giants had gotten off to an early lead, when a war-party of dragons descended upon the field and started lighting. shit. up. Un-phased, Washington learned the language of the dragons and befriended them. He made peace between humans and dragons (for now). Thank you, Marcus Washington. Thank you. We here at GRGGD appreciate the five (5) years you gave us and wish you the best with wherever your travels take you from here. You heard it here first.
-Brandle
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