Pick 47 Trent Murphy

That is an utterly ridiculous statement.
but it's irrefutable!

So who will start at ILB for the 3rd preseason game once Robinson is done for the year? I truly hope Robinson stays healthy, but we have no depth at ILB. I feel comfortable with Riley and that Riley can make the calls. I think we're in for a world of hurt if either of those two guys get hurt.

I think the depth is there at ILB for at the very worst, a platoon type approach if needed. Sharpton, Jordan, Compton, Hayward, etc.

People are getting a little ahead of themselves with assuming Rak is gone. What if he has a monster season? Think they'll just let him walk if he puts up big numbers?

I know the front office was split on re-signing him, but I'm sure those that were against it could be swayed if he goes out there and knocks it out of the park.

Nothing wrong with have a guy in the wings if Orakpo does take his talents and leaves, but I don't see Murphy as a guarantee Orakpo is gone. It simply, and hopefully, makes it where the Skins aren't over a barrel, and can walk away if the two sides can't agree.

Nothing wrong with 3-4 solid OLB's especially when two are on rookie deals.

Nothing wrong with have a guy in the wings if Orakpo does take his talents and leaves, but I don't see Murphy as a guarantee Orakpo is gone. It simply, and hopefully, makes it where the Skins aren't over a barrel, and can walk away if the two sides can't agree.

Nothing wrong with 3-4 solid OLB's especially when two are on rookie deals.

Yup, I see Murphy as leverage for the team when it comes contract time for Rak, and of course in the meantime it doesn't hurt to have more help when it comes to the rush.

It would be a real.....boon for this team to have some fresh legs in the pass rush without a huge letoff in talent.

im excited to see what a fully healthy rak can do. no matter the scenario, i think we benefit.

if rak plays like a beast and walks = we got a beast year out of him

if rak plays decent = we can resign him for FMV if we want or let him walk if we want

That is an utterly ridiculous statement.

not really, if Orakpo has a good season he will want $75+ million for 5 years... if not he will still expect $10 million per year.

They have more important places to spend their money.

I would like to say that it's not a foregone conclusion he is gone. I may have stated that too strong. They are, however, laying the groundwork to allow for that. I think Matty is correct that it gives them leverage or in the worst case scenario an option if he leaves.

However, we have some guys coming up that will require big money. Alf Mo, RG3, and Jordan Reed will all likely require fairly hefty contracts. Not to mention Kerrigan on the defensive side.

However, we have some guys coming up that will require big money. Alf Mo, RG3, and Jordan Reed will all likely require fairly hefty contracts. Not to mention Kerrigan on the defensive side.

i would just replace those guys through the draft, rinse wash repeat these positions every 3-4 years.

i wouldnt pay a RB or a TE a second contract/big money unless he was an absolute stud game changer.

i just dont see alfo or reed being that but they still have a lot of football to play to prove otherwise.

while they are productive and important players on our team last year and this year, i do not believe they will be irreplaceable parts of our team 2-3 years from now.