Let's talk some Orakpo

Dirtbag59 · 08-26-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

According to a report today, it is Crabtree, not his agent, who is making irrational demands.
49ers holdout Crabtree's agent blaming player for cash demands - Sports Rumors - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

I stand corrected. Lucky for me that story isn't even a day old so at least I don't look like a total idiot. Speaking of which I found a pretty funny quote from the comment section

"What is it with wide receivers. Do they take a special class in "college" called STUPID AND ARROGANT."

NYCskinfan82 · 08-26-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

According to a report today, it is Crabtree, not his agent, who is making irrational demands.
49ers holdout Crabtree's agent blaming player for cash demands - Sports Rumors - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

Everyone should know there worth, but that's the problem with some of these athletes/celebrities they have to many YOUR THE MAN people that hang with them.

That Guy · 08-26-2009, 09:00 PM

every year has its locks. i knew orakpo was a top 5 player (talent wise) in feb... just like i knew calvin johnson or adrian peterson or patrick willis or sean taylor were going to be locks... sometimes guys are just that good.

looking back i don't think we'll have much to regret this year. if we took him with the #4 pick, we'd have still been good value wise from what i've seen so far. let's hope he keeps it up (and playing next to AH with AC/CG etc is just going to make him look even better).

GTripp0012 · 08-26-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

every year has its locks. i knew orakpo was a top 5 player (talent wise) in feb... just like i knew calvin johnson or adrian peterson or patrick willis or sean taylor were going to be locks... sometimes guys are just that good.

looking back i don't think we'll have much to regret this year. if we took him with the #4 pick, we'd have still been good value wise from what i've seen so far. let's hope he keeps it up (and playing next to AH with AC/CG etc is just going to make him look even better).

Add Raji and Curry as well to the locks.

As strong as this tackle class was, I wouldn't throw my support behind any one guy as a can't miss prospect (perhaps Oher, especially as a RT). I think you're bound to get one bust of the group, though I'm not confident which one it will be.

That Guy · 08-27-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Add Raji and Curry as well to the locks.

As strong as this tackle class was, I wouldn't throw my support behind any one guy as a can't miss prospect (perhaps Oher, especially as a RT). I think you're bound to get one bust of the group, though I'm not confident which one it will be.

yeah, almost any DT taken in the top 15 is a lock for a good career (not always, but it's generally even safer than top 10 LTs, which are definitely on the safe side as far as bust %). and curry's a beast, but between him and orakpo, right now i'm happy with what we've got.

GTripp0012 · 08-26-2009, 09:45 PM

Maybin ahead of Orakpo is a crime against humanity, but it does show you that there are worse organizations than the Redskins.

Lotus · 08-26-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Maybin ahead of Orakpo is a crime against humanity, but it does show you that there are worse organizations than the Redskins.

Yes sir. I'm happy but puzzled about the choice of Maybin rather than Orakpo as well as the Maybin contract troubles that followed. We got lucky.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-26-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Yes sir. I'm happy but puzzled about the choice of Maybin rather than Orakpo as well as the Maybin contract troubles that followed. We got lucky.

No we got a guy that always wanted to be a Redskin. HTTR.

GridIron26 · 08-26-2009, 10:58 PM

^ Yes but I think he meant that we are very lucky for Orakpo to fall down to us, especially right after Bills picked Maybin (who plays same position as Orakpo)..

NYCskinfan82 · 08-26-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GridIron26

^ Yes but I think he meant that we are very lucky for Orakpo to fall down to us, especially right after Bills picked Maybin (who plays same position as Orakpo)..

Oh we are lucky or is it finally the FOOTBALL GOD'S smileing down on us. I was more taking about the quick contract i beleive he only missed one day.

MTK · 08-26-2009, 10:09 PM

Just watching the replay of the Skins-Steelers and man, Orakpo really is a beast rushing the passer. I saw him light into Heath Miller and shoved him back a good 2-3 steps nearly into the QB. A back or TE simply cannot block him.

GTripp0012 · 08-27-2009, 12:19 AM

This will be an interesting case study: 3rd year this year for both Landry and Amobi Okoye. Both guys seem primed for a breakout year, and this is the year we could look back and decide whether we made the right call there.

Beemnseven · 08-29-2009, 09:13 AM

So, did the Patriots gameplan for Orakpo? He was pretty quiet last night.

Maybe someone can correct me on this, but I hadn't noticed him lined up on the left side as much as he was last night. Usually he's been on the right side.

I was hoping to see way more pressure on Brady. NE did a great job of protecting him.

12thMan · 08-29-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

So, did the Patriots gameplan for Orakpo? He was pretty quiet last night.

Maybe someone can correct me on this, but I hadn't noticed him lined up on the left side as much as he was last night. Usually he's been on the right side.

I was hoping to see way more pressure on Brady. NE did a great job of protecting him.

Generally speaking Tom Brady is just hard to sack. It's the protection on some plays and his quick release on others. It's just tough getting pressure on the dude. I wouldn't take last night's game as anything other than the Pats are probably one of the best when it comes to protecting the QB.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-29-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Generally speaking Tom Brady is just hard to sack. It's the protection on some plays and his quick release on others. It's just tough getting pressure on the dude. I wouldn't take last night's game as anything other than the Pats are probably one of the best when it comes to protecting the QB.

Exactly plus we are not always going to knock OF out some we will have to wear down, as you saw last nite.

08-26-2009, 09:00 PM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 43 Posts: 17,620	Re: Let's talk some Orakpo every year has its locks. i knew orakpo was a top 5 player (talent wise) in feb... just like i knew calvin johnson or adrian peterson or patrick willis or sean taylor were going to be locks... sometimes guys are just that good. looking back i don't think we'll have much to regret this year. if we took him with the #4 pick, we'd have still been good value wise from what i've seen so far. let's hope he keeps it up (and playing next to AH with AC/CG etc is just going to make him look even better).

08-26-2009, 09:45 PM	#6
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: Let's talk some Orakpo Maybin ahead of Orakpo is a crime against humanity, but it does show you that there are worse organizations than the Redskins. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

08-26-2009, 10:58 PM	#9
GridIron26 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 37 Posts: 3,728	Re: Let's talk some Orakpo ^ Yes but I think he meant that we are very lucky for Orakpo to fall down to us, especially right after Bills picked Maybin (who plays same position as Orakpo)..

08-26-2009, 10:09 PM	#11
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,038	Re: Let's talk some Orakpo Just watching the replay of the Skins-Steelers and man, Orakpo really is a beast rushing the passer. I saw him light into Heath Miller and shoved him back a good 2-3 steps nearly into the QB. A back or TE simply cannot block him. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-27-2009, 12:19 AM	#12
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: Let's talk some Orakpo This will be an interesting case study: 3rd year this year for both Landry and Amobi Okoye. Both guys seem primed for a breakout year, and this is the year we could look back and decide whether we made the right call there. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

08-29-2009, 09:13 AM	#13
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 52 Posts: 5,311	Re: Let's talk some Orakpo So, did the Patriots gameplan for Orakpo? He was pretty quiet last night. Maybe someone can correct me on this, but I hadn't noticed him lined up on the left side as much as he was last night. Usually he's been on the right side. I was hoping to see way more pressure on Brady. NE did a great job of protecting him.

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