Hail to the Redskins
04-29-2009, 12:40 AM
Just reading about what a physical specimen "Rak" is and the fact that he will play LB AND DE... I started having a mini-flashback to #56 days...
I was wondering what everyone's thought were comparing/contrasting these 2 guys.
I know one thing... Lavar was a little bit of a "you know what" about playing DE and putting one hand down even after 11 sacks one yr. Rak doesn't seem to have ANY of that in him...
Lotus
04-29-2009, 12:57 AM
Rak is primarily a DE. Lavar was primarily a LB.
Lavar had personality problems. At this point, Rak seems put together pretty well.
Lavar went to three Pro Bowls. Rak hopefully will go to eight.
Fingers crossed all around. It is hard to compare the two since Rak has yet to don the b&g.
FRPLG
04-29-2009, 01:03 AM
Well Orakpo doesn't seem to think as much of himself as Lavar did for one thing. Also, he is at heart a DE whose responsibility play afer play is maintain contain nd get into the backfield. Not much to freelance there whereas LBs have tons of opportunity to submarine the scheme by going rogue. Lavar exceled at that.
Ruhskins
04-29-2009, 01:13 AM
Man, it's going to be a long summer.
tryfuhl
04-29-2009, 01:33 AM
Man, it's going to be a long summer.
Was waiting for this type of reply :laughing2
Redskin Warrior
04-29-2009, 01:33 AM
Man, it's going to be a long summer.
Amen bro
hooskins
04-29-2009, 01:51 AM
I really don't see the comparison.
Eknox
04-29-2009, 02:40 AM
hopefully he's more disciplined
budw38
04-29-2009, 07:26 AM
Lets just hope that in a few years , we are comparing Orakpo to Mann and Manley .
CRedskinsRule
04-29-2009, 08:50 AM
Lets just hope that in a few years , we are comparing Orakpo to Mann and Manley .
Man, that would be awesome. Remember the days, Manley was a beast, and Mann just oozed confident character. If Carter/Orakpo, and Haynesworth can do any of that, it will be a fun season.