[CultBrennan59]

I'm glad you brought this up into a thread, because I was thinking this the other day when he picked off Romo (see Dallas Postgame thread)

Rob Jackson right now is showing that he's a starter somewhere. Here? I don't know.

But I'll repeat what I said in that post. Being an OLB in the 3-4 is about sacks/pressure first and foremost. Rob Jackson doesn't get the consistent pressure that Orakpo can get on the QB. Just keep in mind how much time we've let opposing QBs (Dalton, Big Ben, Eli, to name a few) have in the pocket to throw. Also keep in mind Rob Jackson went a good 4 games without being named or noticed. He just recently got going making smart picks (something Orakpo can't do) and getting occasional sacks.

Right now, the NFL Free Agency Market of OLBs are:

1. Shaun Phillips
2. Connor Barwin
3. Anthony Spencer
4. Rob Jackson

(as for 4-3 DEs who could be 3-4 OLBs)
Dwight Freeney
Cliff Avril
Osi Umenyiora
Michael Johnson

The point is, there are some other pass rusher names out there this year to make Robs potential deal high salary, but also guys that can go to other teams since they are all starters and proven.

I'll leave with this; When Orakpo went out everyone here panicked. Rob Jackson hasn't made me forget about Orakpo--he's been good, but hasn't been Orakpo pro bowl caliber great. If Rob Jackson leaves, I won't panic, but I'd love to have him back as GREAT depth.