Orakpo is Open to Change

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I get what you're saying. I really do. He is better than what we have right now, but is it worth holding a roster spot at a position of need for a guy who is only able to get on the field about half the time, and is gimpy more often than not? You say if Marcus can only play 6 or 7 games then you don't want him. Well, he's missed 13 the past two years. So if he can play around 9 games, do you want him?

The starters we are counting on who are coming off injuries/surgeries aren't dealing with chronic problems though. A torn tricep (Samuels) for example, is not the same thing as a recurring, possibly degenerative lower body issue.

His hip is only going to get worse as time goes on, and he's on the wrong side of 30. I dunno man. I know you adore the guy, but I'm just not sure how much he can help us anymore.

Seriously 53, if he's the starting caliber, "pretty damn good" player you think he still is, then why haven't any other teams shown interest? Surely if was still a starting caliber player, someone would have made a play for him.

Look GMScud. I'm not Blindly in love with the guy. Other teams probably haven't shown a lot of interest for the same reasons you have doubts. And he's probably more valuable to us because he knows what is expected of him here. But if you look at my last post, he stats weren't horrible even part time. Maybe he can't cut it anymore, but I don't think you can just say that at this point. He has an offer. If it's still on the table, I'd like to see him take it. It wouldn't cost us much and I still think he can make a difference. I honestly believe, if healthy, he's the best option we have at SAM. If he signs, check him out in camp and if he's not healthy enough to play....cut him.