The Goat
12-17-2013, 02:24 AM
I say we pay him a little more than the next best offer, if that kind of thing can be negotiated. He's been through hell here with two terrible HCs and one terrible DC. He's been consistent with about 10 sacks a season and is playing lights out right now, which you can read two ways. On the one hand you could say Rak is playing for a contract right now and why didn't he give this effort all along? On the other hand you can say we're seeing his best right now, and if we make the right coaching hires after this season, Rak will keep playing to his potential.
And how many great players have we let get away to regret it?
What sayeth the mob?
FRPLG
12-17-2013, 02:41 AM
I am a Rak believer. We have enough holes, no need to create another. Of course if he gets some ridiculous offer well above his real value I think it would be best to pass...but I mean WELL above value.
I am a Rak believer. We have enough holes, no need to create another. Of course if he gets some ridiculous offer well above his real value I think it would be best to pass...but I mean WELL above value.
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donofriose
12-17-2013, 09:37 AM
If Kerrigan or rob Jackson stepped up this year, I wouldn't mind letting him walk.
They didnt so orakpo resigning is almost necessary. He will get paid like a top 5 pass rusher, he doesn't play like it but that will probably end being his price tag.
Chico23231
12-17-2013, 09:50 AM
First question, are we gonna stay 3-4 or 4-3? I think his value is 3-4 OLB now. I hesitate a little if we go 4-3.
EARTHQUAKE2689
12-17-2013, 09:56 AM
First question, are we gonna stay 3-4 or 4-3? I think his value is 3-4 OLB now. I hesitate a little if we go 4-3.
I don't think we will go back to a 4-3, and to be honest I don't want us to.
Chico23231
12-17-2013, 09:59 AM
I don't think we will go back to a 4-3, and to be honest I don't want us to.
nor do i, I like the 3-4 and with 3 of our best players (Orakpo, Kerrigan, Coefield) on that defense seem to be better fits with in the 3-4 scheme, you dont change it. You need better coaching at LB and a natural 3-4 DC.
Green Monk Machine
12-17-2013, 10:17 AM
4-3 please.
Resign Rak before he can test market. If he walks and Haslet stays....
DynamiteRave
12-17-2013, 10:19 AM
I don't think we'll do better than Rak. Might as well hold onto him. He's an above average, albeit not elite LB. Above average is good enough for me.
Rak is a high priority IMO. On a D that lacks playmakers we can't let one get away. Too many holes to fill as it is. As long as the contract makes sense which I'm sure it will with Allen, get it done asap.