Redskins-Chiefs Defensive Review

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The biggest difference from last year in the pass rush has not been Albert Haynesworth, though he certainly has helped. It's been Brian Orakpo. The lighting-quick rookie is a disruptive backfield force who teams must account for in their protection schemes. And the offenses we have played have simply been slow to adjust. He's been a dynamic threat from the OLB position, when the Redskins use him in that matter. I think they're doing a good job mixing up his role so he's tough for defenses to find, as the Chiefs never were able to isolate Orakpo. Which is good, because he's giving up 10.3 yards per attempt against the pass this year. How bad is that? Fred Smoot has only given up 7.9 YPA this year, and he plays corner, and he's been benched.

I'm glad to know this.. Although I still believe it would do us better when we put Orakpo down on the scrimmage line every play.. But once again, who takes over the SLB? I certainly hope we will try to find someone to take over the position during the off-season.. I sort of still want Horton to be the candidate but it's obviously that it's not possible.. So..

Some people keep saying that Haynesworth haven't really played up to the par we paid him to.. The reality is he's been playing pretty well; it's just that we are overpaying him to just play as DT..

Orakpo, Haynesworth, and Carter to pro bowl this year? Or will they be snubbed along with Fletcher?