Orakpo is Open to Change

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Springs is still a top-tier player when he's on the field. Can't really say that about Marcus. Just because we talked about signing Levi Jones doesn't mean the Skins are interested in him. Signing players with past injuries is one thing. Marcus has an ongoing chronic hip issue which has contributed to multiple hamstring issues, and he just can't get to 100% anymore it seems. Trust me, I wish he could. I'd love to have him back at full tilt rocking it out at SAM.

Well that certainly seems to be your opinion, but I would say Blache disagrees. Dec.18, 2008 this is what he had to say, "You lose a lot when you lose Marcus. Not to take anything away from the guys who stepped in and competed for us, but a Marcus is a Marcus. He is a cut above." He's had injuries just like Randy Thomas, Chris Samuels and others, but I've never heard he had a chronic hip issue. I just find it funny the arguments made against him when others on the team have had injury issues as well. The fact is, the Redskins wanted him back or they wouldn't have made an offer. MW is just hurt about the way he was let go and by the offer being vet min. I don't blame the Skins for not wanting to pay him as much considering how much he's missed the last 2 years but it's not like the guy can't play at a high level anymore or has had worse injuries than some of the other players who are starting for us. The reason he's not here is because of pride, not because he can't play. We may not sign him but I seriously doubt he's washed up and he's certainly better than some of the other OLB's we have.