Alexander Shapes Up for Newest Position

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by an23dy

Orakpo at RDE and Alexander at LDE. Sounds like it could be a good combo.

Actually, Alexander will probably be playing DE only on the downs that Orapko is playing LB, which could be as much as 60% of the time. We need to keep Carter on the other end.

From a report I heard, Orapko will be playing a lot at LB and pass rushing about half of those downs, then also playing DE and rushing every time he's lined up there.

Zorn indicated that Orakpo could see some action at linebacker on first or second down and then move to defensive end on obvious passing downs.
Redskins Mixing It Up At Strong-Side Linebacker

Orakpo said his exact role, which could involve playing some downs at linebacker and others rushing the quarterback at defensive end, is still "up in the air." Orakpo said he would be comfortable dropping back to linebacker if that is what he is asked to do.
washingtonpost.com

Orakpo, selected by the Redskins a week ago as a highly touted, pass-rushing defensive lineman, spent his first minicamp Friday and Saturday drilling with Washington's linebacker corps.

"In running downs, it's up in two-point stance, and when it's time to rush, well, it's 'Get down and go.' "
Skins' Orakpo adapts as linebacker in first minicamp | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com