Brian Orakpo unlikely to reach extension with Washington Redskins by deadline - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11217021/brian-orakpo-unlikely-reach-extension-washington-redskins-deadline)
It seems both coaching and front office are on the same page on the fact that Orakpo simply isn't worth the type of money he's wanting. He's far from elite, but wants elite money. Not going to happen.
Not this year at least.
JoeRedskin
07-15-2014, 12:10 PM
Someone is going to pay Orakpo a lot of money next year. He may not be elite but he is very good, and very good pass rushers get paid. A lot.
JoeRedskin
07-15-2014, 12:12 PM
I thought Marinelli was a very good line coach for the Bucs back in the day. Has done anything of not since then?
Rod Marinelli likes that Dallas Cowboys' D has much to prove - ESPN Dallas (http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4729919/rod-marinelli-likes-that-d-has-something-to-prove)
SirLK26
07-15-2014, 01:20 PM
I thought Marinelli was a very good line coach for the Bucs back in the day. Has done anything of not since then?
Rod Marinelli likes that Dallas Cowboys' D has much to prove - ESPN Dallas (http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4729919/rod-marinelli-likes-that-d-has-something-to-prove)
While on the subject of the Cowboys, I love how their fans are so sure their defense will be better this year than last year. Even though they lost Hatcher, Ware, and Lee, they're totally convinced that somehow Melton, Lawrence, and the supposed "improved D-line depth" will equal a better defense. Sure, sure... countering the loss of their two best pass rushers and the best player on the defense with a DT recovering from ACL surgery, a rookie 2nd round pick, and assorted scrubs equals an improved defense.
NC_Skins
07-15-2014, 02:37 PM
Someone is going to pay Orakpo a lot of money next year. He may not be elite but he is very good, and very good pass rushers get paid. A lot.
Let somebody else do it. Good teams don't overpay for "good" talent. They pay for elite talent and let everybody else walk.
Chico23231
07-15-2014, 02:59 PM
While on the subject of the Cowboys, I love how their fans are so sure their defense will be better this year than last year. Even though they lost Hatcher, Ware, and Lee, they're totally convinced that somehow Melton, Lawrence, and the supposed "improved D-line depth" will equal a better defense. Sure, sure... countering the loss of their two best pass rushers and the best player on the defense with a DT recovering from ACL surgery, a rookie 2nd round pick, and assorted scrubs equals an improved defense.
Well remember, they were ranked dead last:
NFL Stats: by Team Category (http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?tabSeq=2&defensiveStatisticCategory=GAME_STATS&conference=ALL&role=OPP&season=2013&seasonType=REG&d-447263-s=TOTAL_YARDS_GAME_AVG&d-447263-o=1&d-447263-n=1)
So let them be hopeful for that 29th ranked D. :oink:
SirLK26
07-15-2014, 03:24 PM
That's a reasonable goal for them. :D
I suppose Cowboys fans could point to better health as another reason the defense will improve, but still, if they think that defense will even be mediocre, they need to put the Kool-Aid down.
skinsfan69
07-15-2014, 03:51 PM
Kind of off topic but I just read BOYS Will BE BOYS, a book about the Cowboys during the Johnson and Switzer year. I can't believe that they won 3 SB's with the amount of partying these dudes did. A great read, and Charles Haley is seriously sick in the head!
skinsfan69
07-15-2014, 03:56 PM
Before we write Rak off, let's see how he does this year. While I do think this will be his last year here, things may change if he has a 15-17 sack season. If the scheme is more aggressive then maybe he reaches those numbers.
If Rak gets the same number of rush opportunities that other top pass rushers get, no reason he can't put up some big numbers.