Orakpo is Open to Change

[The Goat]

Personally i expected Marcus to have a rebound year in '08. One thing not discussed much is the bullshit steroid testing he had to do in '07 and how much that brought him down mentally. I can't remember where i read the article, but basically MW tested positive for something once, though it didn't sound really determinate, so the league decided to require regular testing throughout the '07 season...dude had to fly up to NY weekly I think for the process. Basically it really wore on him. Then he started off really pumped about the '08 season. Nagging injuries set in, which sucks and may be a harbinger of his time left in professional football. But I wouldn't give up on him by a long shot if he can swallow his pride and bring the same fire.