Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

I don't see why we couldn't replicate with Rak what was recently done with DHall. Let Rak test the open market -- he won't find big money with his combination of injury history and lack of production (stats-wise, at least) this season, and I wouldn't mind at all having him back but for a lot less money. If he comes in on a one year deal and tears it up (on the field I mean, not another pec), then we can consider something longer term. But I think he is surely better than anyone else we can plug in right now who is already on the squad or that we can pick up without spending a lot of $, and I would rather see that spent on O-Line and safety help where we are by far more thin. And if he isn't willing to come down money-wise, then we part ways and wish him well. I think the guy has not lived up to expectations, but I don't question his heart (his brains, maybe, for not realizing or pursing any move to the QB other than a bull rush).

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

Just read that Orakpo's pec injury is most likely a season ender. Surprise surprise.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

At the end of the year, put a reasonable multi-year offer in front of him. (not sure what the number might be but certainly, 2nd tier DE money). If he takes it, great. If not, see ya.

I don't mind having him back. I do mind the constant "Should we have him back" debate. Decide what he's worth to the team over the next 4 years, put the offer out there, if he can do better, good for him.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

Torn, in my eyes, sadly he's done here

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

[quote=JoeRedskin;1090405]At the end of the year, put a reasonable multi-year offer in front of him. (not sure what the number might be but certainly, 2nd tier DE money). If he takes it, great. If not, see ya.

I don't mind having him back. I do mind the constant "Should we have him back" debate. Decide what he's worth to the team over the next 4 years, put the offer out there, if he can do better, good for him.[/quote]

Realistically, the Redskins already have players on the team (even if it's by committee) that can come in and provide the same quality of play as Orakpo for much less than what we'd have to offer Brian to stay - even at a discount.

Cut him loose, wish him well, and allocate those funds toward keeping Ryan Kerrigan.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

So now that it is official, can we sign him cheap? Lol

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

[quote=Ruhskins;1090396]I guess we won't know until he's out. I mean, some people don't think much of D. Hall and we're hurting bad in passing defense now that he's out.[/quote]

I would agrue that Hall is more important to the defense than Rak was.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

[quote=spAtt;1090414]So now that it is official, can we sign him cheap? Lol[/quote]

honestly, Im just tired of people bitching about this guy, lets let him walk

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

It's official -- done for the year. Disappointing all around.

Trent Murphy, step on up.

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000414295/article/redskins-brian-orakpo-torn-pectoral-headed-to-ir]Redskins' Brian Orakpo (torn pectoral) headed to IR - NFL.com[/url]

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

I'd at least make a modest offer to Rak, but if someone wants to pay him more so be it.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

I'm ready to move on. I'm not sure what he does well. At this point he's a league average type player who thinks he's some dynamo pass-rusher...who gets hurts too much. We've seen his ceiling and can get it from a younger guy for much less. Or close to it.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

I would have to say his career with the Skins most probably over. Mainly for financial reasons.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

[quote=Mattyk;1090429]I'd at least make a modest offer to Rak, but if someone wants to pay him more so be it.[/quote]

Which actually may be in play now that he tore his pec again.

Hopefully Rex Ryan gets fired and we can hire him to right this defensive mess we have.

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

In 2012 Kerrigan's numbers dropped without Orakpo on the other side. Is there a concern about added focus on Kerrigan or is that going to be a non-issue?

Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over
 

[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1090439]In 2012 Kerrigan's numbers dropped without Orakpo on the other side. Is there a concern about added focus on Kerrigan or is that going to be a non-issue?[/quote]

Until Murphy proves himself I think it's a legit concern.