Orakpo is Open to Change

MTK · 05-08-2009, 08:10 AM

If Marcus sucks it up and comes back for the vet min I would welcome him back. As we get closer to camp and he's still sitting at home w/o a deal I think he just might take that offer. If not oh well we'll battle on without him.

redskingrove · 05-08-2009, 09:37 AM

I hope that the Redskins put Orakpo at DE the whole preseason to scare the "poo" out of teams and to see what he is capable of at DE (his specialized position). Don't let any of the teams see what he will do at LB until it is gametime. The element of surprise will give the Redskin defense another edge. The other teams will not know how to prepare for his presence.

redskingrove · 05-08-2009, 09:42 AM

(If Marcus sucks it up and comes back for the vet min I would welcome him back. As we get closer to camp and he's still sitting at home w/o a deal I think he just might take that offer. If not oh well we'll battle on without him.)

This would be awesome also. Marcus would be crazy not to accept this offer for 1 year, then in an uncapped year go for the bigger contract. Once Marcus is at LB, Orakpo will see most of his action at DE. The defense (especially LBs would benefit in their play from a strong D-line and put Marcus in line for more money next year...that's what he wants isn't it?) stronger stats would show how well Marcus can play and = more ground to demand for better contract money.

2BIG2BSKINNY · 05-08-2009, 09:48 AM

I am open to moving Orakpo around as long as we utilize Haynesworth all along the d-line. To be honest I look forward to the future chess matches our DC will play with opposing QB's! Doing this change will not only bring pressure but will diminish the second half of the season decline...now what can we do to the offense. Can Orakpo catch or run?

Nflnick11 · 05-08-2009, 09:43 PM

Ya I really don't see orakpo being a good 4-3 OLB he needs to stay at DE

diehard · 05-10-2009, 05:45 PM

What interesting is the consensus best LB in the draft Aaron Curry was 'downgraded' because of his lack of pass rush moves. Orakpo has the size 6'3" 250lbs +/-, speed and agility of a strongside LB (sub 4.7 speed 39.5in vertical) of a OLB. Have we talked about his strength? His ability to read and react will determine his sucess. I recall games where McIntosh was covering TEs and it wasn't always pretty. With Orakpo we get the best of both worlds. On passing downs, he'll have his hand in the dirt. Just like we wanted to use Washington and Arrington.

Dirtbag59 · 05-10-2009, 07:14 PM

Only the Redskins. We're the only team that will use a first round pick at DL for the first time in 12 years and contemplate using that guy 2/3 of the time at OLB.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 05-10-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Only the Redskins. We're the only team that will use a first round pick at DL for the first time in 12 years and contemplate using that guy 2/3 of the time at OLB.

That is what we do.

diehard · 05-12-2009, 12:02 PM

It's hard to trust that the FO and coaches are on the dame page. Chris Wilson working out at SLB? Aging Daniels and Wynn are the only DEs in the league or draft who can do what we need done on the DL. Jansen loses job to a undrafted rookie but yet we fail to seek legitimate competition/replacement for both?

05-12-2009, 05:38 PM

I agree with the article that Orakpo should be at DE for all 3 downs. I do understand why the staff wants him at LB though. With Daniels and Wynn the Skins have guys who can stuff the run at the LDE spot on running downs. The Skins have a hole at OLB and Orakpo has the power/speed combo to be effective enough on those downs to make the defense better as a whole.

The problem I have with this is Orakpo is build to be a Defensive End. We all know he will be a end for the next 10-15 years in DC if things pan out. Id rather him get all the snaps at his future position for the longrun instead of having him fill a hole on this team at OLB.

Honestly id love to see Carter at LDE where I think hes actually better then people think at stopping the run. Id put Orakpo at RDE where he can reak havoc all over the field. At the 2 OLB spots id put Rocky and Wilson there. With all the defensive ends here now I think Wilson can see alot more playing time at OLB and he could really breakout at that position.

05-08-2009, 08:10 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change If Marcus sucks it up and comes back for the vet min I would welcome him back. As we get closer to camp and he's still sitting at home w/o a deal I think he just might take that offer. If not oh well we'll battle on without him. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

05-08-2009, 09:37 AM	#2
redskingrove Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 57	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change I hope that the Redskins put Orakpo at DE the whole preseason to scare the "poo" out of teams and to see what he is capable of at DE (his specialized position). Don't let any of the teams see what he will do at LB until it is gametime. The element of surprise will give the Redskin defense another edge. The other teams will not know how to prepare for his presence.

05-08-2009, 09:42 AM	#3
redskingrove Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 57	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change (If Marcus sucks it up and comes back for the vet min I would welcome him back. As we get closer to camp and he's still sitting at home w/o a deal I think he just might take that offer. If not oh well we'll battle on without him.) This would be awesome also. Marcus would be crazy not to accept this offer for 1 year, then in an uncapped year go for the bigger contract. Once Marcus is at LB, Orakpo will see most of his action at DE. The defense (especially LBs would benefit in their play from a strong D-line and put Marcus in line for more money next year...that's what he wants isn't it?) stronger stats would show how well Marcus can play and = more ground to demand for better contract money.

05-08-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
2BIG2BSKINNY Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 214	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change I am open to moving Orakpo around as long as we utilize Haynesworth all along the d-line. To be honest I look forward to the future chess matches our DC will play with opposing QB's! Doing this change will not only bring pressure but will diminish the second half of the season decline...now what can we do to the offense. Can Orakpo catch or run?

05-08-2009, 09:43 PM	#5
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change Ya I really don't see orakpo being a good 4-3 OLB he needs to stay at DE

05-10-2009, 05:45 PM	#6
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change What interesting is the consensus best LB in the draft Aaron Curry was 'downgraded' because of his lack of pass rush moves. Orakpo has the size 6'3" 250lbs +/-, speed and agility of a strongside LB (sub 4.7 speed 39.5in vertical) of a OLB. Have we talked about his strength? His ability to read and react will determine his sucess. I recall games where McIntosh was covering TEs and it wasn't always pretty. With Orakpo we get the best of both worlds. On passing downs, he'll have his hand in the dirt. Just like we wanted to use Washington and Arrington. Last edited by diehard; 05-10-2009 at 08:00 PM.

05-10-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change Only the Redskins. We're the only team that will use a first round pick at DL for the first time in 12 years and contemplate using that guy 2/3 of the time at OLB. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

05-12-2009, 12:02 PM	#9
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change It's hard to trust that the FO and coaches are on the dame page. Chris Wilson working out at SLB? Aging Daniels and Wynn are the only DEs in the league or draft who can do what we need done on the DL. Jansen loses job to a undrafted rookie but yet we fail to seek legitimate competition/replacement for both?

05-12-2009, 05:38 PM	#10
Brian Orakpo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Orakpo is Open to Change I agree with the article that Orakpo should be at DE for all 3 downs. I do understand why the staff wants him at LB though. With Daniels and Wynn the Skins have guys who can stuff the run at the LDE spot on running downs. The Skins have a hole at OLB and Orakpo has the power/speed combo to be effective enough on those downs to make the defense better as a whole. The problem I have with this is Orakpo is build to be a Defensive End. We all know he will be a end for the next 10-15 years in DC if things pan out. Id rather him get all the snaps at his future position for the longrun instead of having him fill a hole on this team at OLB. Honestly id love to see Carter at LDE where I think hes actually better then people think at stopping the run. Id put Orakpo at RDE where he can reak havoc all over the field. At the 2 OLB spots id put Rocky and Wilson there. With all the defensive ends here now I think Wilson can see alot more playing time at OLB and he could really breakout at that position.

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