2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2)

Lotus · 04-13-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kerrigan91

First off I am new to the forum so I can't post links unfortunately, but I'll do my best to relay the important details of the articles and videos that i would have attached.

Mike Orakpo is saying he is innocent. He tweeted a bible verse which reads, "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.''

Also, the article does state that two weeks prior on St. Patty's Day, he was involved in a fight in which he was protecting a teammate who got stabbed. He very likely may have not had anything to do with the actual beating of the kid, but like the incident 2 weeks prior it could just be a case of bad timing around bad teammates. There is a video link to the news story about it and the reporter states that specific football players haven't officially been linked yet, it is only under investigation. One of the three kids who were attacked said that it was only one player that beat all of them.

If he gets kicked out of school, which very well may happen, I don't have any problem bringing him in as an UDFA. Even if he has behavioral problems (and he might not) maybe having his big brother (and hopefully london) there as mentors will be perfect. He is 6'1", 215 and built solidly (look at 0:20 of the upcoming video link)

There is a highlight of a monster hit he lays at the five yard line on youtube, just search "mike orakpo hit" and it will be the second link listed. This is from his freshman year. Sorry in advance for interesting editing/music choice of the video.

This could be a great pickup for this team as a possible future starting LB (maybe) He would have to be developed and groomed but an Orakpo brother tandem in the future could be terrifying for offenses around the NFL

Good beginning post. Thank you for that. Welcome to the WP.

mooby · 04-13-2012, 10:43 AM

Welcome to the boards Kerrigan91. Good first post but I don't necessarily agree, if Mike Orakpo is a punk who goes around looking for fights that doesn't sound like a guy I want on my team, brother of Brian or not. With that said I don't know the kid so I have no idea what he's like, but I'm sure Brian could give our decision makers more insight on him. If he did become available in the supplemental draft I wouldn't use more than a late round pick on him. Either way I expect the truth to come out.

SmootSmack · 04-13-2012, 02:49 PM

Awesome

VIDEO: Trent Richardson to take leukemia patient to her senior prom - CBSSports

Hog1 · 04-13-2012, 07:58 PM

Good on you, Trent! what a big deal for such a simple act.....

NYCskinfan82 · 04-13-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Awesome

VIDEO: Trent Richardson to take leukemia patient to her senior prom - CBSSports

That really is nice of him, hope they have a good time.

CultBrennan59 · 04-15-2012, 04:08 PM

For those who want Vontaze Burfict....

Burfict gets the cold shoulder | ProFootballTalk

...he may not get drafted and hasn't had a private workout or visit yet

Dirtbag59 · 04-15-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Can I break the news of Dirtbag's Wonderlic score?

Yeah that guy is probably stupid......

Hey wait a minute.

Eknox · 04-15-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

For those who want Vontaze Burfict....

Burfict gets the cold shoulder | ProFootballTalk

...he may not get drafted and hasn't had a private workout or visit yet

I was going to ask about everyones opinion of this guy. He seems like a monster on the field. Maybe he will be a Colt. Lol!!!

Chico23231 · 04-15-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

For those who want Vontaze Burfict....

Burfict gets the cold shoulder | ProFootballTalk

...he may not get drafted and hasn't had a private workout or visit yet

I dont know if he is a system fit but i dont know if there is any better role model than Fletch for the guy. 6th round flyer on him and see if he can be impacted by London. Guy put up pretty decent numbers.

Mechanix544 · 04-15-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

If you "break" news of Morris Claiborne's Wonderlic score here...consider yourself banned

pretty bad when your 40 yard dash time is higher than your wonderlic, LOL!!!!!!!

diehardskin2982 · 04-15-2012, 10:17 PM

Burfict reminds me of James Harrison. He has a lot of potiental but because of maturity issues may go undrafted. He will get picked up as a undrafted free agent by someone and will get cut possibly a few times before he get's it.

MonkFan4Life · 04-15-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

T.Y Hilton is starting to intrigue me.

A coworker of mine has been talking about that guy since about January.

REDSKINS4ever · 04-15-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Burfict reminds me of James Harrison. He has a lot of potiental but because of maturity issues may go undrafted. He will get picked up as a undrafted free agent by someone and will get cut possibly a few times before he get's it.

Burfict has the talent. His combine and pro day didn't fall in conjunction with the player on the field making swarming tackles. Maybe he was out of shape. Maybe the drills were too much for him. Or maybe he was playing possum, making people think he was worse than he really is. All this kid needs is for someone like London Fletcher or Phillip Daniels to sit him down and have a good talk with him. In the case that he does go undrafted, it very well could make him grow up.

vallin21 · 04-15-2012, 11:32 PM

T.Y. Hilton would be a steal for us in the 4th or 5th round... Fast (4.33), returns punts and kicks, and can play slot WR. We went after Eddie Royal pretty hard, and IMO T.Y. Hilton is a faster, more dynamic version of Royal in the the return game and as a WR.

T.O.Killa · 04-15-2012, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

T.Y. Hilton would be a steal for us in the 4th or 5th round... Fast (4.33), returns punts and kicks, and can play slot WR. We went after Eddie Royal pretty hard, and IMO T.Y. Hilton is a faster, more dynamic version of Royal in the the return game and as a WR.

We already have him on our roster. His name is Aldrick Robinson. Ran a 4.35 at the cobine.

04-13-2012, 10:43 AM	#17
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: 2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2) Welcome to the boards Kerrigan91. Good first post but I don't necessarily agree, if Mike Orakpo is a punk who goes around looking for fights that doesn't sound like a guy I want on my team, brother of Brian or not. With that said I don't know the kid so I have no idea what he's like, but I'm sure Brian could give our decision makers more insight on him. If he did become available in the supplemental draft I wouldn't use more than a late round pick on him. Either way I expect the truth to come out. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

04-13-2012, 02:49 PM	#18
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: 2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2) Awesome VIDEO: Trent Richardson to take leukemia patient to her senior prom - CBSSports __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

04-13-2012, 07:58 PM	#19
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: 2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2) Good on you, Trent! what a big deal for such a simple act..... __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

04-15-2012, 04:08 PM	#21
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: 2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2) For those who want Vontaze Burfict.... Burfict gets the cold shoulder \| ProFootballTalk ...he may not get drafted and hasn't had a private workout or visit yet __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

04-15-2012, 10:17 PM	#26
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: 2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2) Burfict reminds me of James Harrison. He has a lot of potiental but because of maturity issues may go undrafted. He will get picked up as a undrafted free agent by someone and will get cut possibly a few times before he get's it. __________________ That got ugly fast

04-15-2012, 11:32 PM	#29
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,177	Re: 2012 NFL Draft Prospects (Scene 2) T.Y. Hilton would be a steal for us in the 4th or 5th round... Fast (4.33), returns punts and kicks, and can play slot WR. We went after Eddie Royal pretty hard, and IMO T.Y. Hilton is a faster, more dynamic version of Royal in the the return game and as a WR. Last edited by vallin21; 04-15-2012 at 11:40 PM.

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