Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo

jsarno · 04-25-2009, 07:29 PM

A+ pick...he was the one guy I really wanted but thought it was unrealistic to have him there at 13. I was getting more and more excited every time a team took another player. Make no mistake, this kid is a beast, and we got a steal. Yes, he was at 13, so how much of a steal can he be? Well, he will put up numbers worthy of a #1. Smart pick...thank you FO for not kicking the team in the nutts with a dumb trade for Sanchez! We are MUCH better off! This gives us an amazing line. I am super excited for our pass rush this year! I don't recall the last time it looked this good!

GusFrerotte · 04-25-2009, 07:30 PM

Yeah that is why I wanted Oher. THis guy is a beast, but if he has a weak knee that might come into play sooner than later. The combine stuff doesn't faze me though. Since we were smart and kept JC and didn't go for Sanchez, you would have thought we would have decided to give him some help up front. Still we addressed a glaring need of ours and I give the pick an A!!!!! Just hope that knee crap can be chalked up to "shit happens".

theJBexperience · 04-25-2009, 07:30 PM

Do you mean every day injuries in the sense that he seems to be injured every day?

CRedskinsRule · 04-25-2009, 07:31 PM

I do like the pick, also he said first thing he is going to do--- Buy a BIG bed. Great answer. With our DL rotation I think our D will be fierce.

jsarno · 04-25-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I suppose I am just gunshy after last years injuries:

Just sprains. Don't ever look too deep into "combine injuries", they are often ways to get out of doing the combine. Sprains are common, he has no structual issues, and with professional trainers, he will only get stronger.

jsarno · 04-25-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Yeah that is why I wanted Oher. THis guy is a beast, but if he has a weak knee that might come into play sooner than later. The combine stuff doesn't faze me though. Since we were smart and kept JC and didn't go for Sanchez, you would have thought we would have decided to give him some help up front. Still we addressed a glaring need of ours and I give the pick an A!!!!! Just hope that knee crap can be chalked up to "shit happens".

Which KNEE are you referring to? He's sprained both.

NM Redskin · 04-25-2009, 07:33 PM

So best starting front four in the NFL, Cater Grif, Hay, and Rak? On paper looks like it.

Also gotta love Rak's answer to what he was gonna buy with his first pick. A huge bed, nice. Also he looked generally happy to get pick by Wash.

Mattyk · 04-25-2009, 07:35 PM

I wouldn't say the best front four, but I will say it's a considerably improved front four. The best we've seen here in quite some time.

itvnetop · 04-25-2009, 07:35 PM

Haynesworth is going to help his progress a bunch- both on the practice field and on gameday.

jsarno · 04-25-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Since we were smart and kept JC and didn't go for Sanchez, you would have thought we would have decided to give him some help up front.

We still have a 3rd rounder don't forget, and there has always been decent help left in the 3rd round for OL.

Mattyk · 04-25-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by itvnetop

Haynesworth is going to help his progress a bunch- both on the practice field and on gameday.

He's going to see a lot of one on one situations that's for sure.

jsarno · 04-25-2009, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I wouldn't say the best front four, but I will say it's a considerably improved front four. The best we've seen here in quite some time.

I challenge any team to put up a better front 4. This is a top notch crew now. Once the chemistry is there, we will be outstanding.

NM Redskin · 04-25-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He's going to see a lot of one on one situations that's for sure.

Also gets to learn behind some real pros in Daniels and Wynn, assuming they make it to the final 53.

DIRTEE · 04-25-2009, 07:42 PM

I know the defensive line is happy. You really can't double team anyone, its almost like pick your poison.

jsarno · 04-25-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DIRTEE

I know the defensive line is happy. You really can't double team anyone, its almost like pick your poison.

We have a good secondary too...I LOVE the look of our D this year...we should be a top 5. If we can get the offense looking good, we will have a tough team to beat.

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04-25-2009, 07:29 PM	#16
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 38 Posts: 9,534	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo A+ pick...he was the one guy I really wanted but thought it was unrealistic to have him there at 13. I was getting more and more excited every time a team took another player. Make no mistake, this kid is a beast, and we got a steal. Yes, he was at 13, so how much of a steal can he be? Well, he will put up numbers worthy of a #1. Smart pick...thank you FO for not kicking the team in the nutts with a dumb trade for Sanchez! We are MUCH better off! This gives us an amazing line. I am super excited for our pass rush this year! I don't recall the last time it looked this good! __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

04-25-2009, 07:30 PM	#17
GusFrerotte Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 3,961	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo Yeah that is why I wanted Oher. THis guy is a beast, but if he has a weak knee that might come into play sooner than later. The combine stuff doesn't faze me though. Since we were smart and kept JC and didn't go for Sanchez, you would have thought we would have decided to give him some help up front. Still we addressed a glaring need of ours and I give the pick an A!!!!! Just hope that knee crap can be chalked up to "shit happens".

04-25-2009, 07:30 PM	#18
theJBexperience Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 572	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo Do you mean every day injuries in the sense that he seems to be injured every day?

04-25-2009, 07:31 PM	#19
CRedskinsRule MVP Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pasadena, Md Age: 45 Posts: 10,923	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo I do like the pick, also he said first thing he is going to do--- Buy a BIG bed. Great answer. With our DL rotation I think our D will be fierce.

04-25-2009, 07:33 PM	#22
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,004	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo So best starting front four in the NFL, Cater Grif, Hay, and Rak? On paper looks like it. Also gotta love Rak's answer to what he was gonna buy with his first pick. A huge bed, nice. Also he looked generally happy to get pick by Wash. __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

04-25-2009, 07:35 PM	#23
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,739	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo I wouldn't say the best front four, but I will say it's a considerably improved front four. The best we've seen here in quite some time. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

04-25-2009, 07:35 PM	#24
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 36 Posts: 2,709	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo Haynesworth is going to help his progress a bunch- both on the practice field and on gameday.

04-25-2009, 07:42 PM	#29
DIRTEE Special Teams Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 256	Re: Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo I know the defensive line is happy. You really can't double team anyone, its almost like pick your poison.

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