RICHMOND, Virginia -- Start with the last name because that’s what first draws attention. It draws more notice than the fact that he’s four inches shorter and 30 pounds lighter than other inside linebackers in the Washington Redskins training camp. He’s Nico Marley, grandson of Bob, which provides instant fascination.
It doesn’t matter whether it’s from reporters or his teammates, the questions are typically the same. His head coach peppered him with questions about his grandfather.
Some teammates want to, but don’t want to bug him. Nico Marley might never play an NFL game, but he inspires awe thanks to being the grandson of a music legend.