Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine

TenandSix:Unacceptable · 04-12-2007, 09:20 PM

ESPN.com - NFL/DRAFT07 - Magazine: Huge for his age

Although I've been a devils advocate LL and CJ booster because so many people seem to think DL is the ONLY way to go, you've got to like the sound of this guy. I for one would not be upset if they picked him. He's smart, tough and real young, with tons of upside. I wonder how his age will play in the minds of the team based on the fact that this guy will have more impact down the road and Gibbs needs wins now. Thoughts?

I couldn't find this so I started a thread. If this is a repeat, please delete. I believe Okoye has gotten the most support from people here.

Linkage above.

dall-assblows · 04-12-2007, 09:34 PM

i had no idea he was 19. DAAAAMN!!!!

i like him at 6.

Schneed10 · 04-12-2007, 10:16 PM

We all know what an athletic freak Calvin Johnson is. And JaMarcus Russell's size and arm strength is in the freakish category.

Athletically speaking, this guy Okoye is the only other one I'd call freakish.

To be this size at 19 is nothing short of astounding, and to be this quick on top of it, pretty special. There's potential to put on even more muscle which is the most amazing thing of all. I think he'd make a very good anchor for the run defense, and he'd be quick enough to command attention in the pass rush.

He's the guy in the draft I want us to draft most.

djnemo65 · 04-12-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

He's the guy in the draft I want us to draft most.

I second that

GTripp0012 · 04-13-2007, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I second that

I fifth it or something. I dunno, just bring him here. Y'all can have the credit, I just want my DT.

Master4Caster · 04-13-2007, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Schneed10

He's the guy in the draft I want us to draft most.

I'm with you, but here's the thing. The Redskins don't cope well with young players. Looking at how poorly they prepped Jason Campbell to win a game last year, and how poorly they prepped Rocky McIntosh to play a game last year, and their general attitute to the draft, it seems that the oldest coaching staff in the NFL prefers players 28 to 32.

Younger players are warehoused until/unless the Skins are FORCED to use them (Kedric Golston). One side effect of bringing in free agent vets is that the coaching staff isn't very good at developing rookies imho.

There's a good chance that Gaines Adams will be gone by pick six. If that's the case, Okoye would be the best choice for the Redskins situation rignt now. Only, the Skins will trade #6 for a veteran player, if they can.

The kid will be an NFL starter before he's old enough to drink.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-13-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Master4Caster

I'm with you, but here's the thing. The Redskins don't cope well with young players. Looking at how poorly they prepped Jason Campbell to win a game last year, and how poorly they prepped Rocky McIntosh to play a game last year, and their general attitute to the draft, it seems that the oldest coaching staff in the NFL prefers players 28 to 32.

Younger players are warehoused until/unless the Skins are FORCED to use them (Kedric Golston). One side effect of bringing in free agent vets is that the coaching staff isn't very good at developing rookies imho.

There's a good chance that Gaines Adams will be gone by pick six. If that's the case, Okoye would be the best choice for the Redskins situation rignt now. Only, the Skins will trade #6 for a veteran player, if they can.

The kid will be an NFL starter before he's old enough to drink.

i wouldnt blame the whole redskins staff for rocky i blame dale lindsey

freddyg12 · 04-13-2007, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Master4Caster

I'm with you, but here's the thing. The Redskins don't cope well with young players. Looking at how poorly they prepped Jason Campbell to win a game last year, and how poorly they prepped Rocky McIntosh to play a game last year, and their general attitute to the draft, it seems that the oldest coaching staff in the NFL prefers players 28 to 32.

Younger players are warehoused until/unless the Skins are FORCED to use them (Kedric Golston). One side effect of bringing in free agent vets is that the coaching staff isn't very good at developing rookies imho.

There's a good chance that Gaines Adams will be gone by pick six. If that's the case, Okoye would be the best choice for the Redskins situation rignt now. Only, the Skins will trade #6 for a veteran player, if they can.

The kid will be an NFL starter before he's old enough to drink.

They may prefer to bring them along slowly & it may just be that they make the rooks earn playing time regardless of when they were drafted. S. Taylor didn't start immediately but he started most of his rookie year. Carlos Rogers also cracked the starting lineup his rookie year. Both were top 10 picks.

Remember also that Golston & Montgomery beat out N.Clemons & Cedric Killings for rosters spots last year. There could be a similar battle in camp this year w/Wynn, Daniels & Evans' spots up for competition.

I don't think the coaches are poor at developing talent so much as they are cautious about putting guys in that might gamble too easily.

bigSkinsfan61 · 04-12-2007, 10:47 PM

okoye is the only choice...He is only going to get bigger and better. come on guys hes frikkin 19 yrs old hes going to grow and he will be a very big asset to our dl for many many yrs to come. pick him joe gibbs...even if we trade down we can still get him. he is the "one"

EXoffender · 04-14-2007, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bigSkinsfan61

okoye is the only choice...He is only going to get bigger and better. come on guys hes frikkin 19 yrs old hes going to grow and he will be a very big asset to our dl for many many yrs to come. pick him joe gibbs...even if we trade down we can still get him. he is the "one"

Can we wait for Okoye to get bigger, better? We need impact. Now!

SC Skins Fan · 04-13-2007, 01:18 AM

Best scenario. Atlanta can't/don't want to trade up for Calvin Johnson. Instead, Atlanta trades picks #8 and #75 overall to move up two spots and take Landry. Redskins drop to #8 and take Okoye plus get a 3rd round pick pretty close to the one we gave up for (cough) T.J. Duckett. Works on the trade value chart and makes sense for Atlanta if they really want Landry as many 'experts' indicate.

SmootSmack · 04-13-2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Best scenario. Atlanta can't/don't want to trade up for Calvin Johnson. Instead, Atlanta trades picks #8 and #75 overall to move up two spots and take Landry. Redskins drop to #8 and take Okoye plus get a 3rd round pick pretty close to the one we gave up for (cough) T.J. Duckett. Works on the trade value chart and makes sense for Atlanta if they really want Landry as many 'experts' indicate.

Yeah that would be pretty sweet

KLHJ2 · 04-13-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah that would be pretty sweet

Sweet indeed! Quick, somebody call Joe Gibbs!

vaoutlaws2006 · 04-13-2007, 05:33 AM

with okoye the sky is the limit with the so called upside bit how patient are some around here going to be with the development of such a young player? he would make some plays here but there are going to be some he cant or wont make and i wonder how receptive our defensive coaching staff will be with that. Hopefully a little more flexible than they were with a certain safety.

KLHJ2 · 04-13-2007, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by vaoutlaws2006

with okoye the sky is the limit with the so called upside bit how patient are some around here going to be with the development of such a young player? he would make some plays here but there are going to be some he cant or wont make and i wonder how receptive our defensive coaching staff will be with that. Hopefully a little more flexible than they were with a certain safety.

Man we've been waiting for 15 years for another Championship calliber team. What's a couple more?

04-12-2007, 09:20 PM	#1
TenandSix:Unacceptable Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 331	Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine ESPN.com - NFL/DRAFT07 - Magazine: Huge for his age Although I've been a devils advocate LL and CJ booster because so many people seem to think DL is the ONLY way to go, you've got to like the sound of this guy. I for one would not be upset if they picked him. He's smart, tough and real young, with tons of upside. I wonder how his age will play in the minds of the team based on the fact that this guy will have more impact down the road and Gibbs needs wins now. Thoughts? I couldn't find this so I started a thread. If this is a repeat, please delete. I believe Okoye has gotten the most support from people here. Linkage above.

04-12-2007, 09:34 PM	#2
dall-assblows The Starter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: round the way Age: 41 Posts: 2,211	Re: Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine i had no idea he was 19. DAAAAMN!!!! i like him at 6. __________________ SOMEBODY PINCH ME

04-12-2007, 10:16 PM	#3
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,439	Re: Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine We all know what an athletic freak Calvin Johnson is. And JaMarcus Russell's size and arm strength is in the freakish category. Athletically speaking, this guy Okoye is the only other one I'd call freakish. To be this size at 19 is nothing short of astounding, and to be this quick on top of it, pretty special. There's potential to put on even more muscle which is the most amazing thing of all. I think he'd make a very good anchor for the run defense, and he'd be quick enough to command attention in the pass rush. He's the guy in the draft I want us to draft most. __________________ God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.

04-12-2007, 10:47 PM	#9
bigSkinsfan61 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: richmond va Age: 63 Posts: 252	Re: Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine okoye is the only choice...He is only going to get bigger and better. come on guys hes frikkin 19 yrs old hes going to grow and he will be a very big asset to our dl for many many yrs to come. pick him joe gibbs...even if we trade down we can still get him. he is the "one"

04-13-2007, 01:18 AM	#11
SC Skins Fan The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,555	Re: Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine Best scenario. Atlanta can't/don't want to trade up for Calvin Johnson. Instead, Atlanta trades picks #8 and #75 overall to move up two spots and take Landry. Redskins drop to #8 and take Okoye plus get a 3rd round pick pretty close to the one we gave up for (cough) T.J. Duckett. Works on the trade value chart and makes sense for Atlanta if they really want Landry as many 'experts' indicate. __________________ It has taken a long time, but I have finally realized that nothing I say about the Redskins will have any effect upon anything the Redskins do.

04-13-2007, 05:33 AM	#14
vaoutlaws2006 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fayettenam, NC Age: 52 Posts: 806	Re: Okoye Article In ESPN The Magazine with okoye the sky is the limit with the so called upside bit how patient are some around here going to be with the development of such a young player? he would make some plays here but there are going to be some he cant or wont make and i wonder how receptive our defensive coaching staff will be with that. Hopefully a little more flexible than they were with a certain safety. __________________ The future is obviously right now!

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