Jarmon signed

[MTK]

Just need some guys that were drafted around Orakpo to get signed and his deal will fall into place quickly.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Just need some guys that were drafted around Orakpo to get signed and his deal will fall into place quickly.

Not necessarily. As long as someone prior to him gets signed they can pretty much figure out what he will make and the top two plus one other has been signed prior to his draft spot. I'm betting it's just finalizing the finer details

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Not necessarily. As long as someone prior to him gets signed they can pretty much figure out what he will make and the top two plus one other has been signed prior to his draft spot. I'm betting it's just finalizing the finer details

um yeah that's what I meant

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Just need some guys that were drafted around Orakpo to get signed and his deal will fall into place quickly.

It's kind of crazy how few 1st rounders are signed right now. Sanchez, Stafford, Oher, Mack, Eric Wood, and Ziggy Hood. That's it. 6 out of 32 and it's almost August.

A link in case anyone is interested:

Signing status of 2009 NFL Draft first-round picks

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by GMScud

It's kind of crazy how few 1st rounders are signed right now. Sanchez, Stafford, Oher, Mack, Eric Wood, and Ziggy Hood. That's it. 6 out of 32 and it's almost August.

A link in case anyone is interested:

Signing status of 2009 NFL Draft first-round picks

Well I found this article stating that Aaron Maybin may be a hold out for Buffalo, which may be bad for us since his signing and Tyson Jackson's would influence what type of deal Orakpo gets. Jackson has not been signed either...so any word what's going on with Orakpo?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well I found this article stating that Aaron Maybin may be a hold out for Buffalo, which may be bad for us since his signing and Tyson Jackson's would influence what type of deal Orakpo gets. Jackson has not been signed either...so any word what's going on with Orakpo?

No idea, although Zorn said he doesn't expect Orakpo to report on time. We have a unique position with our 1st round pick since we're asking him to change positions to a degree, so every second of camp is that much more valuable.

I understand agents want to wait and see what kind of money players picked near their clients sign for, however someone has to be the first to sign. We need Rak in camp ASAP.

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by GMScud

It's kind of crazy how few 1st rounders are signed right now. Sanchez, Stafford, Oher, Mack, Eric Wood, and Ziggy Hood. That's it. 6 out of 32 and it's almost August.

A link in case anyone is interested:

Signing status of 2009 NFL Draft first-round picks

You think it's because the NFL is headed into the final year of the labor agreement?

Maybe agents are trying to secure more money this year in case of a lock out after this year.

...Pure speculation on my part of course.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

You think it's because the NFL is headed into the final year of the labor agreement?

Maybe agents are trying to secure more money this year in case of a lock out after this year.

...Pure speculation on my part of course.

I mean this would be a good story for the sports media to address, but of course they are too busy not letting go of the Brett Favre's non-story

GMScud, thanks for the heads up on Zorn's comments. I agree with you, Orakpo needs to be in camp, I hope we get him signed pretty soon.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

You think it's because the NFL is headed into the final year of the labor agreement?

Maybe agents are trying to secure more money this year in case of a lock out after this year.

...Pure speculation on my part of course.

Absolutely. I think the prospect of 2010 being uncapped is playing a big role.

[GMScud]

Add Heyward-Bey to the list:

Raiders sign off on contract for Heyward-Bey - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Add Heyward-Bey to the list:

Raiders sign off on contract for Heyward-Bey - NFL- nbcsports.msnbc.com

This may be close enough for Orakpo to get slotted, did you all know that Ben Dogra represents Orakpo and Heyward Bey.

Dogra represents:
1. Lions: QB Matthew Stafford (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); signed April 25.

2. Rams: OT Jason Smith (Ben Dogra/Michael Lartigue); unsigned.

7. Raiders: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); signed

12. Broncos: RB Knowshon Moreno (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); unsigned.

13. Redskins: LB Brian Orakpo (Ben Dogra/Michael Lartigue); unsigned.

14. Saints: CB Malcolm Jenkins (Ben Dogra/Tom Condon); unsigned.

15. Texans: LB Brian Cushing (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); unsigned.

19. Eagles: WR Jeremy Maclin (Ben Dogra/Jim Steiner); unsigned.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

This may be close enough for Orakpo to get slotted, did you all know that Ben Dogra represents Orakpo and Heyward Bey.

Dogra represents:
1. Lions: QB Matthew Stafford (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); signed April 25.

2. Rams: OT Jason Smith (Ben Dogra/Michael Lartigue); unsigned.

7. Raiders: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); signed

12. Broncos: RB Knowshon Moreno (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); unsigned.

13. Redskins: LB Brian Orakpo (Ben Dogra/Michael Lartigue); unsigned.

14. Saints: CB Malcolm Jenkins (Ben Dogra/Tom Condon); unsigned.

15. Texans: LB Brian Cushing (Tom Condon/Ben Dogra); unsigned.

19. Eagles: WR Jeremy Maclin (Ben Dogra/Jim Steiner); unsigned.

Smith is close too supposedly.