Meet the Beast: Brian Orakpo

[MTK]

Texas Longhorns Beast, Brian Orakpo - ESPN Video - ESPN

[MTK]

McShay breaks him down:

Draft Capsule: Brian Orakpo - ESPN Video - ESPN

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

McShay breaks him down:

Draft Capsule: Brian Orakpo - ESPN Video - ESPN

That wasn't particularly encouraging stuff from McShay...just raises the question higher of where Orakpo fits in our system, other than replacing Andre long term. Like McShay said, this isn't a guy to rely on dropping back and covering the good TEs we see every year.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by The Goat

That wasn't particularly encouraging stuff from McShay...just raises the question higher of where Orakpo fits in our system, other than replacing Andre long term. Like McShay said, this isn't a guy to rely on dropping back and covering the good TEs we see every year.

If we're relying on Orakpo to drop back and cover TEs, we've got bigger problems in the front 7.

This was a sick pick and we were lucky to land him... the dude is a straight beast upfield and we're going to see a totally changed defense with a line that can blow up things for the backers.

Watch the secondary get more INTs, too.

[Zerohero]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

If we're relying on Orakpo to drop back and cover TEs, we've got bigger problems in the front 7.

This was a sick pick and we were lucky to land him... the dude is a straight beast upfield and we're going to see a totally changed defense with a line that can blow up things for the backers.

Watch the secondary get more INTs, too.

It's amazing how well our secondary has been last couple years considering we've gotten zero pressure on the qb. Really looking forward to this year.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Zerohero

It's amazing how well our secondary has been last couple years considering we've gotten zero pressure on the qb. Really looking forward to this year.

Yep, just hope that we can keep Carlos.. if not we'll definitely need some help there cuz if he's gone and with Smoot likely being gone.. well yeah

edit: next year that is

[nimbh2]

awsome pic i never thought he would drop so far

[BleedBurgundy]

Double digit sacks would be a wonderful thing.

[nimbh2]

i would hate to be the opposing qb carter haynesworth and orakpo

[Ijaeger]

Originally Posted by nimbh2

i would hate to be the opposing qb carter haynesworth and orakpo

don't forget Griff, which will play a big part as well. If there's no pass rush this year then there's one serious problem-HAIL

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by nimbh2

i would hate to be the opposing qb carter haynesworth and orakpo

And let's not forget how much better these additions make Griffin and Carter, both of whom may never see a double team again. Imagine how much better London Fletcher will be (if that's even possible). I can't wait to see our D smack around QBs this season.

[MTK]

NFL.com draft profile

National Football League: NFL Draft 2009 - Brian Orakpo

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

NFL.com draft profile

National Football League: NFL Draft 2009 - Brian Orakpo

I suppose I am just gunshy after last years injuries:

Injury Report

2007: Suffered a right knee sprain in the season opener vs. Arkansas State (9/01), missing the next four contests vs. Texas-El Paso, Rice, Arkansas and Colorado.

2008: Left the Texas Tech game (11/01) in the third quarter with a left knee sprain, sitting out the next game vs. Baylor and only appeared for a handful of plays vs. Kansas (11/15).

2009: Could not complete the agility tests at the NFL Combine due to a hamstring strain.

[nimbh2]

are you kidding me those are every day injuries can happen anybody

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I suppose I am just gunshy after last years injuries:

Just sprains. Don't ever look too deep into "combine injuries", they are often ways to get out of doing the combine. Sprains are common, he has no structual issues, and with professional trainers, he will only get stronger.