Expectations for the rest of the season...

[Rotten1980]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

Um... What?

He switched to OLB when Shanny arrived. He had his hand in the dirt plenty his first year with us. He was moved around a little, so would sometimes rush from a standing position. But he was a 4-3 DE his first year.

I do believe you are correct sir, Rak spent a lot of time at DE his first year with some snaps at OLB in the 4-3.

Brian Orakpo, OLB for the Washington Redskins at NFL.com

And it was his best year. Regardless, seems like common sense Rak is a better fit as a 4-3 DE.