gw0103
04-26-2009, 08:34 PM
With Orakpo and Wilson coming off the weak side and McIntosh and Fletcher dropping into coverage, I think We have a legit threat to opposing QB health!!! Both players are versatile enough to switch and confuse blocking schemes, so it gives Coach B a whole new look in the DL and LB positions. The two guys are almost of the same body type and physique and I think that Wilson is gonna have a big year with enough starts.
MiraclesHappen07
04-26-2009, 08:36 PM
No to Orakpo at SLB, purely because i dont think he can turn his hips and follow the tightends
Soup's Uncle
04-26-2009, 08:36 PM
We're gonna have so many options and defensive looks. We could def drive some QB's crazy.
tryfuhl
04-26-2009, 08:42 PM
Been discussed to death already, I'd like to see him stay at end unless he can definitely prove that he's a solid SLB early on
I'm not a big fan of how interchangeable we expect our players to be at times
NYCskinfan82
04-26-2009, 08:46 PM
In time, right now all i what is for him to sack somebody.
jsarno
04-26-2009, 09:02 PM
Why? Just let the man rush the passer.
Lotus
04-26-2009, 09:04 PM
Why? Let him keep his hand on the ground and crunch qb's.
The Goat
04-26-2009, 09:29 PM
Been discussed to death already, I'd like to see him stay at end unless he can definitely prove that he's a solid SLB early on
I'm not a big fan of how interchangeable we expect our players to be at times
Agreed...but where does he fit? We're not benching AC at RDE. Maybe they split time there who knows. And unless Orakpo bulks up and becomes a badass run-stopper (not his forte in college at all) he's probably 3rd on the depth chart behind Daniels/Wynn rotating.
I think Rak is a project for our defense. Monster potential but it will take some headscratching, adjustment and probably tweaking of the player to make him a starter.
SirClintonPortis
04-26-2009, 09:39 PM
He can split time with Daniels. Plus, Strahan and Tuck are/were 270 at some point in the career when playing LDE. Orakpo doesn't have that much weight to gain.
redskingrove
04-26-2009, 09:44 PM
With Haynesworth, Griffin, Carter, P.Daniels/R. Wynn for D line, then L. Fletcher, Orakpo, and R. McIntosh as LB crew, Greg Blache could easily start bringing the PAIN with the blitz and feel comfortable doing so. With Orakpo at LB, that would more often that not put a RB trying to block him on a rush. Do the math! Also Orakpo could be spelled at LB and slide in to DE on passing plays if desired. The options are endless. I'm anxious top see how Blache plays his hand. Now the big question is can the Offense put points on the board when the Defense shuts a team down?