Let's talk some Orakpo

[CRedskinsRule]

and another good one:
Orakpo_Has_a_Need_For_Speed

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

and another good one:
Orakpo_Has_a_Need_For_Speed

In one on ones he was at the QB before the coach finished blowing his whistle. Damn. You gotta love it!!!

[CultBrennan59]

2 days 1 hour and 30 mins til kickoff!

[redsk1]

We need a "playmaker." Orakpo could be that guy.

[CultBrennan59]

Originally Posted by redsk1

We need a "playmaker." Orakpo could be that guy.

if blache uses him right and exploits orakpos strengths and hides his weaknesses..kinda like what lebeau does with james harrison of the steelers or polamalu..then ya orakpo can be that playmaker guy

[JLee9718]

In yesterday's Redskins-Giants game, I didn't hear Orakpo's name called but just a couple of times. Did I miss something, or rather, didn the sports announcers miss something?

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

In yesterday's Redskins-Giants game, I didn't hear Orakpo's name called but just a couple of times. Did I miss something, or rather, didn the sports announcers miss something?

I didnt notice him at all, except 1 play early in the game when he kinda "rushed" Manning.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Not really. Rak wasn't that effective. He didn't make any real plas other than a QB presssure. Maybe he is better suited playing end than SLB.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Not really. Rak wasn't that effective. He didn't make any real plas other than a QB presssure. Maybe he is better suited playing end than SLB.

come on guys, this was his first pro game. geez, let's look at it the other way, name one play that was his primary responsibility that was a success? I can't. And nothing I've seen, or heard, leads me to think that he isn't transitioning well. with respect to Orakpo, patience will be very rewarding.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

come on guys, this was his first pro game. geez, let's look at it the other way, name one play that was his primary responsibility that was a success? I can't. And nothing I've seen, or heard, leads me to think that he isn't transitioning well. with respect to Orakpo, patience will be very rewarding.

I followed him on a few plays when the running back ran off-tackle to his side. He was out-of-position on most plays, which allowed the running back a lot of space to run. I think he may be playing too close to the line of scrimmage which gets him tangled up a bit.

[Njall]

Orakpo Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 260 lb (118 kg) a future OLB not DE ... Rumor has been he can not stop the RUN!!! Maybe he will be better in a 3-4 later in his carrear....

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Njall

Orakpo Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 260 lb (118 kg) a future OLB not DE ... Rumor has been he can not stop the RUN!!! Maybe he will be better in a 3-4 later in his carrear....

Someone who can't stop the run is better off as a 4-3 DE than a 4-3 OLB. 4-3 OLBs are chiefly responsible for the run. 4-3 DE's are far enough away from the play that you can compensate with a physical corner or safety.

[MTK]

Is it too early to say bust?

I kid, I kid

[JLee9718]

In the Rams game, Orakpo finally made some decent plays. That penalty for roughing the passer was a bad call and I don't understand why it was made.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

In the Rams game, Orakpo finally made some decent plays. That penalty for roughing the passer was a bad call and I don't understand why it was made.

Because he hit the quarterback when the ball was already out . Even if he can't avoid him, even if it's a millisecond after the ball is out those officials are flag ready. Sucks but remember it goes both ways, I've seen us getting roughing the passer penalties because D guys hit JC like immediately after the ball was out, so I won't complain. I guess the only thing to do is for Blache to teach the guys to avoid the qb at all costs if the ball is already or is gonna be out before our guy can get there.

And I agree in general bout Rak though, I think he was getting some decent pressure when he was coming off the edge and it showed a lot on the Rams last series. I really wish LB would be his secondary position but we gotta deal with it.