Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over

calia · 10-20-2014, 12:24 PM

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).

DynamiteRave · 10-20-2014, 12:25 PM

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

JoeRedskin · 10-20-2014, 12:38 PM

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.

Meks · 10-20-2014, 12:57 PM

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

skinsguy · 10-20-2014, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

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.

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.

spAtt · 10-20-2014, 01:01 PM

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

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-20-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

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.

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

Chico23231 · 10-20-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by spAtt

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

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

calia · 10-20-2014, 01:55 PM

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

Trent Murphy, step on up.

Redskins' Brian Orakpo (torn pectoral) headed to IR - NFL.com

MTK · 10-20-2014, 02:24 PM

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

FRPLG · 10-20-2014, 02:29 PM

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.

81forHOF · 10-20-2014, 02:35 PM

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

mredskins · 10-20-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

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

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.

BaltimoreSkins · 10-20-2014, 02:50 PM

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?

MTK · 10-20-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BaltimoreSkins

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?

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

10-20-2014, 12:24 PM	#46
calia Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woodside, CA Age: 57 Posts: 3,756	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). __________________ "Coach, what do you think of your team's execution?" "I'm all for it." -- Coach McKay

10-20-2014, 12:25 PM	#47
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	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. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

10-20-2014, 12:38 PM	#48
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	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. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

10-20-2014, 12:57 PM	#49
Meks Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Jersey Age: 40 Posts: 5,831	Re: Is Brian Orakpo career as a Redskin possibly over Torn, in my eyes, sadly he's done here __________________ R.I.P #21SEAN TAYLOR

10-20-2014, 01:55 PM	#54
calia Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Woodside, CA Age: 57 Posts: 3,756	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. Redskins' Brian Orakpo (torn pectoral) headed to IR - NFL.com __________________ "Coach, what do you think of your team's execution?" "I'm all for it." -- Coach McKay

10-20-2014, 02:24 PM	#55
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10-20-2014, 02:29 PM	#56
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	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.

10-20-2014, 02:35 PM	#57
81forHOF Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mt Holly Springs, PA Age: 53 Posts: 579	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. __________________ 81 is where he belongs!

10-20-2014, 02:50 PM	#59
BaltimoreSkins Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parkton, MD Posts: 5,800	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?

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