The re-sign Orakpo thread

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

"With the 35th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft the Washington Redskins select:
Shane Skov, MLB, Stanford."

No thanks. Shane Skov is slower than molasses in January.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

No thanks. Shane Skov is slower than molasses in January.

Thats what they said about Brandon Spikes amd Luke Kuechly.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Thats what they said about Brandon Spikes amd Luke Kuechly.

H-m-m-m-m-m. I may need to rethink that, then.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Thats what they said about Brandon Spikes amd Luke Kuechly.

Amen. Not to mention Burfict who is leading the NFL in tackles I believe?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

"With the 35th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft the Washington Redskins select:
Shane Skov, MLB, Stanford."

That would be awesome!! He's the real deal.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

With our 33 pick or 34 whatever it'll be , I'd seriously look into LB , I know we need a RT but still

Gotta be the best player available at any position of need in the early second round.

I'm betting that we sign a RT candidate in FA.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Gotta be the best player available at any position of need in the early second round.

I'm betting that we sign a RT candidate in FA.

Agreed. With that pick you look at all positions of need and take the guy out of that pool who will make the most impact.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Gotta be the best player available at any position of need in the early second round.

I'm betting that we sign a RT candidate in FA.

There are plenty of players I would take, just saying a name there. A few from my list of who will be available who would help us:

Odell Beckham Jr. WR, LSU
Jarvis Landry WR, LSU
Louchiez Purifoy CB, Florida
Stephon Tuitt DE/NT, Notre Dame
Anthony Johnson DT, LSU
LaMarcus Joyner CB/FS, Florida State
Craig Loston S, LSU
Cyril Richardson OT/OG, Baylor
James Hurst OT, UNC
Shane Skov MLB, Stanford
De'Anthony Thomas RB/KR/PR, Oregon
Darqueze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama

Anyone of those would be fine with me.

[Southpaw]

He needs to be signed long term. Orakpo is arguably the best player on the defense, and obviously the most naturally gifted with remaining upside potential. Since he added the inside move to his pass rush arsenal several weeks ago, he's been a menace.

I'd prefer they didn't break the bank, but give him whatever his market value is. God forbid we keep some home grown talent around here.

[firstdown]

I don't think Orakpo is going to sign a deal with us prior to testing the market. One of the announcers said this past Sunday they talked to Orakpo and he was excited about hitting free agency in his prime. That might also explain his performance the past couple of weeks. Up until week 10 he only had 3 sacks. Not sure how to read into that. I'd like to see us sign him but I just have a feeling he will not be on the team next year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I don't think Orakpo is going to sign a deal with us prior to testing the market. One of the announcers said this past Sunday they talked to Orakpo and he was excited about hitting free agency in his prime. That might also explain his performance the past couple of weeks. Up until week 10 he only had 3 sacks. Not sure how to read into that. I'd like to see us sign him but I just have a feeling he will not be on the team next year.

He said it's taken him a while to get confidence back due to the injury. Completely understandable and it's not like the guy ever loafs it. He also wants to stay here.

Brian Orakpo getting his groove back during late-season stretch

Brian Orakpo says his preference remains to re-sign with Redskins

[SFREDSKIN]

Resign him, I'm tired of seeing 1st round picks like Rogers and Landry leave and getting nothing in return.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He said it's taken him a while to get confidence back due to the injury. Completely understandable and it's not like the guy ever loafs it. He also wants to stay here.

Brian Orakpo getting his groove back during late-season stretch

Brian Orakpo says his preference remains to re-sign with Redskins

I know the Giants would like to have him , all players will say they want to stay with the team they are on but most take the money .

[skinsfan69]

Rak is the best player on a terrible defense. I know we all like him, but he can't be paid like an elite player. If we have 30-35 million in cap space he could eat up almost one third of that. I hope the Redskins proceed w/ caution here. With as many holes as we have, and w/Jackson and two pass rushers on the bench, I wouldn't be afraid to let him walk.

[skinsfan69]

What about Brandon Jenkins? Could he step in with help from Tapp and Jackson and do the job? I'd make that gamble and fill other holes ...o-line, MLB and a safety.