Mock Draft - Skins take Orakpo

[The Goat]

This mock has us taking Orakp over Jackson and Rey...that would be retarded.

[Number44]

Originally Posted by The Goat

This mock has us taking Orakp over Jackson and Rey...that would be retarded.

To each his own, I guess. Although I doubt Orakpo will be there for us, I think we've gotta grab him if he's there. I rate him above Jackson and Rey, and he's a better fit for our needs, as well, IMO. What's not to like about Orakpo?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Number44

To each his own, I guess. Although I doubt Orakpo will be there for us, I think we've gotta grab him if he's there. I rate him above Jackson and Rey, and he's a better fit for our needs, as well, IMO. What's not to like about Orakpo?

Recurring knee injury to start...serious enough he's missed time two seasons in a row. In the NFL he and that knee will take much more abuse than seen in the past...so i guess on injury history alone I'd be wary of Orakpo. Secondly he's not at all a simple fit to our system. We require a lot from our OLBs, including the ability to cover well and make plays in space. Orakpo's not experienced in either thing. As a DE his explosiveness isn't elite so I doubt we get a serious boost to pass-rush, and he's not an elite run-stuffer as we need at LDE. I said somewhere else i think Orakpo would do alright @ RDE in our system (after AC moves on).

...Jackson fits our need @ LDE perfectly IMO. He's a monster run stuffer who collapses the pocket in a flash. Rey is more of a wildcard for us, especially in the short term as SLB, but jeez his playmaking ability is impressive.

...i won't bitch and moan if we take Orakpo just saying i really won't expect him to make a big impact for us.

[DIRTEE]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Recurring knee injury to start...serious enough he's missed time two seasons in a row.

I'm with you on that one. I read about his knee and I just kept thinking about E. James and M. Kelly. We really need an impact first rounder.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by DIRTEE

I'm with you on that one. I read about his knee and I just kept thinking about E. James and M. Kelly. We really need an impact first rounder.

Shit never studied about this guy closely. He missed games in 2 seasons with a bum knee huh? I think we need a tackle or guard more than a d linemen, but would be happy if we did get an impact DE to play opposite Haynesworth. I see this Orakpo thing as a 50/50 shot at best. The Big 12 is tough, but nothing compared to the gruelling 16 possibly more games played in the NFL. IF he can stay healthy he rocks. I did watch enough of him this past season to know he rocks, but damn, he missed time in 2 seasons with his knee? Snyder gambles way too much for my liking!!!!!

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Recurring knee injury to start...serious enough he's missed time two seasons in a row. In the NFL he and that knee will take much more abuse than seen in the past...so i guess on injury history alone I'd be wary of Orakpo. Secondly he's not at all a simple fit to our system. We require a lot from our OLBs, including the ability to cover well and make plays in space. Orakpo's not experienced in either thing. As a DE his explosiveness isn't elite so I doubt we get a serious boost to pass-rush, and he's not an elite run-stuffer as we need at LDE. I said somewhere else i think Orakpo would do alright @ RDE in our system (after AC moves on).

It's been reported that Eugene Monroe has knee problems as well, and according to Peter King, he failed the physical of a number of NFL teams, yet he still will be picked up in the top 5, if not the top 10.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

It's been reported that Eugene Monroe has knee problems as well, and according to Peter King, he failed the physical of a number of NFL teams, yet he still will be picked up in the top 5, if not the top 10.

Heard this too...initially i thought Monroe would be a "realistic" guy to grab if we traded up (even though Danny/Vinny wouldn't think so) but w/ the knee thing there's no way in hell I'd take him. I dunno to me it's like any top 10 or even top 15 pick should meet qualifications of elite prospect but also clean injury history. The injury thing just multiplies the bust factor that much more.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Heard this too...initially i thought Monroe would be a "realistic" guy to grab if we traded up (even though Danny/Vinny wouldn't think so) but w/ the knee thing there's no way in hell I'd take him. I dunno to me it's like any top 10 or even top 15 pick should meet qualifications of elite prospect but also clean injury history. The injury thing just multiplies the bust factor that much more.

Well I guess the question is that if Eugene Monroe were to fall to #13, would you take him?

On a different note, looks like BJ Raji is in the clear.

Web site erred in reporting B.J. Raji tested positive - ESPN

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well I guess the question is that if Eugene Monroe were to fall to #13, would you take him?

On a different note, looks like BJ Raji is in the clear.

Web site erred in reporting B.J. Raji tested positive - ESPN

I see Ruh. I would take him if all other top OT prospects were gone along w/ Jackson and Rey. In other words if it's between Monroe and Orakpo I'd take Monroe easy decision.

...dude I can't believe Raji was slandered that way. Saw a headline today asking whether SI owes him more than an apology...i would say so. But mostly I'm just happy for him all this got cleared up prior to the draft. I won't be surprised if he goes top 5.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Well I guess the question is that if Eugene Monroe were to fall to #13, would you take him?

On a different note, looks like BJ Raji is in the clear.

Web site erred in reporting B.J. Raji tested positive - ESPN

Unlikely scenario but I'd take him in a heartbeat.