Om Field: Reaction - DE Brian Orakpo

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Reaction: DE Brian Orakpo
April 27, 2009

I admit it.

When the NY Jets moved up to grab Franchise QB-designee Mark Sanchez with the fifth overall selection of the 2009 NFL Draft on Saturday, and the realization set in that there would be no tumultuous quarterback transition in Washington this offseason (or at least this weekend), I experienced a moment of vague disappointment.

In fairness, it was probably due as much to the sense of “losing out” to another team—the competitive juices flow hard on draft day—as it was legitimate concern over the long-term best interests of the Washington Redskins (talking QB changes everything). Nonetheless, in that instant I felt a little deflated.

It didn’t last long ...

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[jsarno]

Glad it didn't last long...my initial reaction was that of elation that we didn't do something stupid...instead we stayed put and addressed a serious need for years to come. If Sanchez becomes a stud, then I will apologize, but when he never becomes a star in this league, I'll know I was right with my reactions.

[tryfuhl]

Yeah I was thinking we'd move too, but became relieved that we didn't.

[MTK]

I was relieved as all hell when the Jets traded up.

[FRPLG]

I was working out and listening to the draft. From pickw 2-5 I was getting stomach aches thinking at any minute we'd consumate some damn trade. When the Jets moved in I did nice fist pump in elation.

[SmootSmack]

I had a good feeling Orakpo was going to be there at 13 when we picked, and I thought we'd pick him up...until Friday night when I started hearing Sanchez looked like he was going to drop to 8th (which put us in a good spot to get him), and that if that didn't happen Rey or Cushing were our likely choices at 13. Then I just didn't know what to think.

I was frantically trying to text Matty whatever info I could get while arguing with my wife on the streets of New York about my attachment to my blackberry when she's trying to talk to me (it's the NFL Draft!)

This thread is turning into a "Where Were You When You Found Out the Jets Got Sanchez?"

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I had a good feeling Orakpo was going to be there at 13 when we picked, and I thought we'd pick him up...until Friday night when I started hearing Sanchez looked like he was going to drop to 8th (which put us in a good spot to get him), and that if that didn't happen Rey or Cushing were our likely choices at 13. Then I just didn't know what to think.

I was frantically trying to text Matty whatever info I could get while arguing with my wife on the streets of New York about my attachment to my blackberry when she's trying to talk to me (it's the NFL Draft!)

This thread is turning into a "Where Were You When You Found Out the Jets Got Sanchez?"

She should be happy that you were out. I was planted right in front of the TV, ahhhh, the single life!

[drew54]

As most of you, I was on cloud nine when the Jets moved up and saved us. I wanted a DE, but thought we would end up with Ayers, and then Orakpo landed in our laps. I loved how we had a jersey on hand with his name!

Thanks Bears, Thanks Jets. Now prove the nay-sayers wrong Jason.

[jsnyder03]

Thanks Bears, Thanks Jets. Now prove the nay-sayers wrong Jason.[/quote]


Thanks Denver! Kept Philly from getting Moreno & we got Orakpo.

Glad the FO solidified the DL in a big way this off-season!

[Chief PA]

Jets saved us from another danny vinny blunder. Thank you New York

[Ruhskins]

I'm f'ing giddy about our defense this year. Hail!

[Monksdown]

I was at a 4 year olds birthday party. I had timed it just about right, i slipped into the host's home to find the tv. Where i discovered the owner of the home, and grandfather of the 4 year old watching a lifetime movie, curled up under a f'ing blanket. This guy drives a harley davidson in his free time. I was shocked, and ran to my car to listen as we drafted.

[gw0103]

I was glad that another team took the gun away from next year's draft..
We will have a 1, 2, and 3 !!!!!!!

[backrow]

Was the NFL Draft this past weekend?? You mean I missed it?

[Ruhskins]

Although I truly think the Redskins were never going to trade up to get Sanchez (otherwise Florio would have been posting this everywhere on his site), I was relieved when the Jets took him.