RI: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker

wilsowilso · 05-01-2009, 02:43 PM

Orakpo is not a full time 4-3 DE yet.

Unless you would like to see Andre Carter on the bench?

Orakpo can play LDE on passing downs, but he is too small right now to handle full time strong side DE duties.

skinsfan69 · 05-01-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Orakpo is not a full time 4-3 DE yet.

Unless you would like to see Andre Carter on the bench?

Orakpo can play LDE on passing downs, but he is too small right now to handle full time strong side DE duties.

My thoughts exactly. Let Daniels play DE on the run downs.

Son Of Man · 05-03-2009, 10:42 AM

Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out.

The Goat · 05-03-2009, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Man

Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out.

This is my gut feeling too...won't be surprised if he's over 270 when all said and done. Plenty of room on that frame and I think he'll really focus on building leg strength at this level, which is the easiest way to add weight/mass.

Lotus · 05-03-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

This is my gut feeling too...won't be surprised if he's over 270 when all said and done. Plenty of room on that frame and I think he'll really focus on building leg strength at this level, which is the easiest way to add weight/mass.

I feel the same. I also feel like sending him a case of steaks and some workout music as encouragement.

53Fan · 05-03-2009, 03:34 PM

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I feel the same. I also feel like sending him a case of steaks and some workout music as encouragement.

If he's not interested, you can always send them to me Lotus.

Lotus · 05-03-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

If he's not interested, you can always send them to me Lotus.

Will you score 10 sacks from LDE if I do?

53Fan · 05-03-2009, 05:28 PM

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Will you score 10 sacks from LDE if I do?

I'll damn sure try buddy.

05-01-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker Orakpo is not a full time 4-3 DE yet. Unless you would like to see Andre Carter on the bench? Orakpo can play LDE on passing downs, but he is too small right now to handle full time strong side DE duties.

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Son Of Man Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 643	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out. Last edited by Son Of Man; 05-03-2009 at 10:50 AM.

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