I think this might be our answer for OLB... (Greg Ellis?)

In any 4-3 Ellis would be a better fit as a DE since thats where he played when Dallas ran a 4-3.

I still think he could fit as a LB though. Hell if Orakpo is going to play LB and hes a DE why not Ellis? Id rather have Orakpo at DE and Ellis at LB.

If he comes to Washington he wouldnt have to play SLB imo. He could play WLB and move Rocky to SLB.

I think Orakpo is more athletic so he can pull it off, Ellis on the other hand is older and i just cant see him keeping up with guys in coverage.

I think Orakpo is more athletic so he can pull it off, Ellis on the other hand is older and i just cant see him keeping up with guys in coverage.

I also think Orakpo can pull it off. I guess I just really want him as a 3 down DE. Id have Ellis as the WLB so he could blitz more and move Rocky to SLB so he can cover the TE.

if you don't think you can do it, who else would?

Sounds like Marcus is having a productive offseason.

Redskins Insider - Marcus Washington Still Looking for a Team (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/jason-la-canfora/marcus-washington-update.html?wprss=redskinsinsider)

Sounds like Marcus is having a productive offseason.

Redskins Insider - Marcus Washington Still Looking for a Team (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/jason-la-canfora/marcus-washington-update.html?wprss=redskinsinsider)

From the Redskin Insider link....

The Redskins have since signed a few linebackers, moved end Chris Wilson to linebacker and drafted hybrid linebacker Brian Orakpo, so the chances of any need or want on their end at this point are essentially nonexistent.

I find it hard to believe if Marcus Washington's agent called the Skins and said he would sign a vet min deal that we wouldnt at least give him a shot in camp. I like Chris Wilson at OLB but its still a question mark at this point and Orakpo was drafted to be a DE not to be played out of position.

Id give Marcus one last shot to stay healthy and make some plays. If only so we can move Orakpo back to DE.

Sounds like Marcus is having a productive offseason.

Redskins Insider - Marcus Washington Still Looking for a Team (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/jason-la-canfora/marcus-washington-update.html?wprss=redskinsinsider)

He'll be back with somebody, and probably be in better shape than he's been in awhile. I wish him the best and hope he doesn't sign with a NFC East rival. I'm still holding out hope but I don't think he even wants to sign with us. Thanks for the post GMScud, that's the first news I've heard in awhile.

I also think Orakpo can pull it off. I guess I just really want him as a 3 down DE. Id have Ellis as the WLB so he could blitz more and move Rocky to SLB so he can cover the TE.

#1. Ellis is more of a DE as you said.

#2. His old butt would probably have trouble keeping up with the TE's as a SLB.

#3. Simply to make that side difficult for offenses to deal with I would put Ellis at DE and Orakpo at SLB. Orakpo is a lot younger and probably faster to chase down the TE's if need be and yet still be apart of a Blitz on that side if needed.

#4. I would not trade for him. Wait it out. I'm betting other teams are waiting for him to be let go. Then give him decent money for a 1 or 2 yr deal. Hopefully by then we would have his replacement.

I could see Orakpo playin like a D. Thomas -RIP- role. He was a very good OLB and a GREAT passrusher. RAK has that kind of talent although im not sayin he is the next D Thomas. just an example.

#1. Ellis is more of a DE as you said.

#2. His old butt would probably have trouble keeping up with the TE's as a SLB.

#3. Simply to make that side difficult for offenses to deal with I would put Ellis at DE and Orakpo at SLB. Orakpo is a lot younger and probably faster to chase down the TE's if need be and yet still be apart of a Blitz on that side if needed.

#4. I would not trade for him. Wait it out. I'm betting other teams are waiting for him to be let go. Then give him decent money for a 1 or 2 yr deal. Hopefully by then we would have his replacement.

Yep he is more of a defensive end in a 4-3. Id give him a shot at OLB though if the price is right.

If I placed him at LB id move him to WLB not SLB. Where he could make more plays at the QB.

Thats a good idea. I just really want Orakpo playing DE. :)

I wouldnt trade for him either. I honestly dont think any team would. Id give him a 1 or 2 year deal also.

Don't try to teach an old dog new tricks. He's getting up there in age. Sign him, don't trade for him. He plays LE on 1st and 2nd downs. And 3rd downs for running plays. Slide Orakpo onto the line as needed.

They wouldn't convert him from a defensive end at his age, and with his skill set. Let's be realistic.

And to be honest, i don't even see that we need him.