Orakpo gradually shifting to DE?

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/12/03/orakpo-to-de-blades-to-lb.html (http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/12/03/orakpo-to-de-blades-to-lb.html)

According to CBS Rapid Reports, the 13th overall draft pick Brian Orakpo is working more on the defensive line while HB Blades picks up additional time at practices with the starters. Could this be the logical shift that made sense when Orakpo was drafted?

I could see us switching to a 3-4 next season.. Depending on our new hc

Seems the writer of the article assumes this would be a permanent change, but look at our opponent; the saints are gonna throw the ball a lot & Blache may just be starting Rak at DE for this game only.

I saw the link on that other redskins forum and also didnt see this as a big deal.

thats good news for orakpo and blades.

maybe this was done b/c of jarmon's injury.

go skins!!

Seems the writer of the article assumes this would be a permanent change, but look at our opponent; the saints are gonna throw the ball a lot & Blache may just be starting Rak at DE for this game only.

That is a common misconception about the Saints. New Orleans has ran the ball 350 times, while they have passed the ball only 343 times through their first 11 games. To give you a sense of perspective, your Redskins have ran six more pass plays (349) this year than have the Saints and 67 fewer rushing attempts (283). I expect them to run the ball at even a higher clip than normal on Sunday.

I expect them to run the ball at even a higher clip than normal on Sunday.

Is Haynesworth definitely out again?

I thought Haynesworth was playing. Hall might too, though he won't start.

As for Orakpo, I think he'll always be a bit of a hybrid but with Jarmon out you may see him on the line more. I know they've talked about giving Wilson more playing time at LB over the last few games of the season

That is a common misconception about the Saints. New Orleans has ran the ball 350 times, while they have passed the ball only 343 times through their first 11 games. To give you a sense of perspective, your Redskins have ran six more pass plays (349) this year than have the Saints and 67 fewer rushing attempts (283). I expect them to run the ball at even a higher clip than normal on Sunday.

The saints will dominate us with their run game... This will be the worst performance by our d this yr.. Hopefully hayneworth and hall will play bcuz we need them for this week..

The saints will dominate us with their run game... This will be the worst performance by our d this yr.. Hopefully hayneworth and hall will play bcuz we need them for this week..

It sounds like Haynesworth is going to play, but it doesn't look like Hall will play..

Edit: on other hand, Gray says that Hall should be able to play but he won't start..