Orakpo is Open to Change

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

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.

I'm sure Blache means he's a cut above when he's full go, which he never is anymore. He has recurring hip problems in the same hip, thus, chronic hip problem. From Marcus' page on rotoworld.com: "...injuries sapped his effectiveness and speed the last two seasons. Going on 32 with chronic hip and leg issues, he's unlikely to find another starting job." Also, this link from Hog's Haven mentions that his hip problems are chronic AT BEST, possibly degenerative.

The Redskins may want him back, but not too badly. They didn't offer him any more than any other 31 year old fringe players. "MW is hurt about the way he was let go and offered the vet min?" Then I'd tell him to grow up. He knows better than anyone how much he's been slowed by age/injuries. It's the business. And even if he was hurt initially, the total lack of better offers by the 31 other teams in the league should tell him the Skins did the right thing.

He's missed 13 games the past 2 seasons. That's a ton. I never said the guy couldn't play, but he's not the player he was in his first two seasons with the team.