Your thoughts of the possibility of Kerrigan "surpassing" Orakpo

GTripp0012 · 10-03-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Stephen Bowen is very under-appreciated. I'm actually pretty ecstatic that they signed him instead of Cullen Jenkins. Granted Jenkins is playing well right now (4 sacks in 4 games) but Bowen has three years on him and is constantly getting pressure.

The good thing about Bowen is that he'll still be playing well when this team is ready to compete for the NFC East every season (2013- if all goes well in the next two drafts).

Jenkins is a better player now, and probably would have been a better use of the money we spent b/c his "cheap" years would have been more valuable to us on the front end. But considering the way we did go (probably overpaying Bowen), we came out alright.

Dirtbag59 · 10-03-2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The good thing about Bowen is that he'll still be playing well when this team is ready to compete for the NFC East every season (2013- if all goes well in the next two drafts).

Jenkins is a better player now, and probably would have been a better use of the money we spent b/c his "cheap" years would have been more valuable to us on the front end. But considering the way we did go (probably overpaying Bowen), we came out alright.

Actually come to think of it, I'm starting to wonder if Bowen is underpaid. In fact I found myself thinking earlier today "this is the type of play they were hoping to get out of Haynesworth last year." The sack is just the icing on the cake. His impact has been more then basic numbers he's posted on his own sheet.

IrMitchell · 10-02-2011, 09:23 PM

Kerrigan has been significantly better than Orakpo during his rookie year.

MTK · 10-02-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Kerrigan has been significantly better than Orakpo during his rookie year.

We'll see if he tops 11 sacks.

VegasSkinsFan · 10-02-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by IrMitchell

Kerrigan has been significantly better than Orakpo during his rookie year.

that's a very fair statement

Alvin Walton · 10-02-2011, 09:34 PM

Surpassing him in what?
This is like trying to decide who gets a free oil change, you or your wifes car.

SmootSmack · 10-02-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Surpassing him in what?
This is like trying to decide who gets a free oil change, you or your wifes car.

Brilliant

jamf · 10-03-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

Surpassing him in what?
This is like trying to decide who gets a free oil change, you or your wifes car.

This is great!

12thMan · 10-02-2011, 09:49 PM

Funny, I know the thread is about Kerrigan, but I don't think Rak has anywhere reached his potential. I think this guy could be one of the best. He just hasn't put it all together.

JoeRedskin · 10-02-2011, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Funny, I know the thread is about Kerrigan, but I don't think Rak has anywhere reached his potential. I think this guy could be one of the best. He just hasn't put it all together.

As to Rak, I generally agree. He has superlative physical ability. I would like to see him develop an effective spin move and/or a nice arm over - he may do them but I don't see them. It seems if he can't bull or speed rush the QB he doesnt get there.

maybe as RK gets more attention, Rak can start developing some techniques that let his speed become more of a factor.

diehard · 10-02-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

As to Rak, I generally agree. He has superlative physical ability. I would like to see him develop an effective spin move and/or a nice arm over - he may do them but I don't see them. It seems if he can't bull or speed rush the QB he doesnt get there.

maybe as RK gets more attention, Rak can start developing some techniques that let his speed become more of a factor.

I saw that he used the spin move today...

MTK · 10-02-2011, 11:09 PM

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I saw that he used the spin move today...

He had a nice inside move too.

2.5 sacks, not bad for a guy with no moves... according to some.

Dirtbag59 · 10-02-2011, 11:11 PM

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He had a nice inside move too.

2.5 sacks, not bad for a guy with no moves... according to some.

Being a human tsunami/tornado/wrecking ball is not a move.

wilsowilso · 10-02-2011, 09:58 PM

Kerrigan's play recognition is outstanding for a rookie making a position switch.

He has a football mind, a great motor, is strong as hell and is more slippery than scouts gave him credit for.

Dude is more than a handful already.

What a BEAST draft pick for a team that traded back.

SFREDSKIN · 10-02-2011, 10:04 PM

This year's Redskins draft class will go as one best when it's all said and done. We are just scratching the surface, Kerrigan, Helu, Paul are making an impact and as the season progresses others will step up.

10-02-2011, 09:23 PM	#3
IrMitchell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 657	Re: Your thoughts of the possibility of Kerrigan "surpassing" Orakpo Kerrigan has been significantly better than Orakpo during his rookie year. __________________ One of Canada's two Redskins fans.

10-02-2011, 09:34 PM	#6
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Your thoughts of the possibility of Kerrigan "surpassing" Orakpo Surpassing him in what? This is like trying to decide who gets a free oil change, you or your wifes car. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

10-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#9
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Your thoughts of the possibility of Kerrigan "surpassing" Orakpo Funny, I know the thread is about Kerrigan, but I don't think Rak has anywhere reached his potential. I think this guy could be one of the best. He just hasn't put it all together.

10-02-2011, 09:58 PM	#14
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Your thoughts of the possibility of Kerrigan "surpassing" Orakpo Kerrigan's play recognition is outstanding for a rookie making a position switch. He has a football mind, a great motor, is strong as hell and is more slippery than scouts gave him credit for. Dude is more than a handful already. What a BEAST draft pick for a team that traded back.

10-02-2011, 10:04 PM	#15
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Your thoughts of the possibility of Kerrigan "surpassing" Orakpo This year's Redskins draft class will go as one best when it's all said and done. We are just scratching the surface, Kerrigan, Helu, Paul are making an impact and as the season progresses others will step up. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

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