Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast

Hail to the Redskins · 04-29-2009, 12:40 AM

Just reading about what a physical specimen "Rak" is and the fact that he will play LB AND DE... I started having a mini-flashback to #56 days...

I was wondering what everyone's thought were comparing/contrasting these 2 guys.

I know one thing... Lavar was a little bit of a "you know what" about playing DE and putting one hand down even after 11 sacks one yr. Rak doesn't seem to have ANY of that in him...

Lotus · 04-29-2009, 12:57 AM

Rak is primarily a DE. Lavar was primarily a LB.

Lavar had personality problems. At this point, Rak seems put together pretty well.

Lavar went to three Pro Bowls. Rak hopefully will go to eight.

Fingers crossed all around. It is hard to compare the two since Rak has yet to don the b&g.

FRPLG · 04-29-2009, 01:03 AM

Well Orakpo doesn't seem to think as much of himself as Lavar did for one thing. Also, he is at heart a DE whose responsibility play afer play is maintain contain nd get into the backfield. Not much to freelance there whereas LBs have tons of opportunity to submarine the scheme by going rogue. Lavar exceled at that.

Ruhskins · 04-29-2009, 01:13 AM

Man, it's going to be a long summer.

tryfuhl · 04-29-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Man, it's going to be a long summer.

Was waiting for this type of reply

Redskin Warrior · 04-29-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Man, it's going to be a long summer.

Amen bro

hooskins · 04-29-2009, 01:51 AM

I really don't see the comparison.

MTK · 04-29-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

I really don't see the comparison.

yeah neither do I

Eknox · 04-29-2009, 02:40 AM

hopefully he's more disciplined

Hog1 · 04-29-2009, 03:37 PM

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hopefully he's more disciplined

THANKYOU!
If not, he'll just end up in some "gangsta' shootout" in his restaurant

budw38 · 04-29-2009, 07:26 AM

Lets just hope that in a few years , we are comparing Orakpo to Mann and Manley .

CRedskinsRule · 04-29-2009, 08:50 AM

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Lets just hope that in a few years , we are comparing Orakpo to Mann and Manley .

Man, that would be awesome. Remember the days, Manley was a beast, and Mann just oozed confident character. If Carter/Orakpo, and Haynesworth can do any of that, it will be a fun season.

gw0103 · 04-29-2009, 05:19 PM

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Man, that would be awesome. Remember the days, Manley was a beast, and Mann just oozed confident character. If Carter/Orakpo, and Haynesworth can do any of that, it will be a fun season.

The Manley, Mann, and Butz trio was beast with Grant completing the 4. Orakpo, Carter, Griffin, and Haynesworth look to be strong with the rookie being able to draw from the vet's experience.. As a whole, the current four have a little more speed on the ends and AH could possibly get more upfield push than Butz... But it all remains to be seen.

Lotus · 04-29-2009, 05:55 PM

Some people have failed to see a connection between Orakpo and Lavar but there is an obvious connection:

Orakpo wears #98. Lavar wore #56.

98-56=42

Charlie Taylor wore #42.

So the connection between Orakpo and Arrington is Charlie Taylor. It all makes sense.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 04-29-2009, 09:19 AM

They are both African-American (comparison)
One went to Texas the other Penn State (contrast)

Thought you could get past me huh????

04-29-2009, 12:40 AM	#1
Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast Just reading about what a physical specimen "Rak" is and the fact that he will play LB AND DE... I started having a mini-flashback to #56 days... I was wondering what everyone's thought were comparing/contrasting these 2 guys. I know one thing... Lavar was a little bit of a "you know what" about playing DE and putting one hand down even after 11 sacks one yr. Rak doesn't seem to have ANY of that in him... __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

04-29-2009, 12:57 AM	#2
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast Rak is primarily a DE. Lavar was primarily a LB. Lavar had personality problems. At this point, Rak seems put together pretty well. Lavar went to three Pro Bowls. Rak hopefully will go to eight. Fingers crossed all around. It is hard to compare the two since Rak has yet to don the b&g. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

04-29-2009, 01:03 AM	#3
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast Well Orakpo doesn't seem to think as much of himself as Lavar did for one thing. Also, he is at heart a DE whose responsibility play afer play is maintain contain nd get into the backfield. Not much to freelance there whereas LBs have tons of opportunity to submarine the scheme by going rogue. Lavar exceled at that.

04-29-2009, 01:51 AM	#7
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast I really don't see the comparison. __________________ Vacancy

04-29-2009, 07:26 AM	#11
budw38 Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,706	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast Lets just hope that in a few years , we are comparing Orakpo to Mann and Manley .

04-29-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,331	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast Man, it's going to be a long summer. __________________ R.I.P. #21

04-29-2009, 02:40 AM	#9
Eknox Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Flint,Mi Posts: 528	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast hopefully he's more disciplined

04-29-2009, 05:55 PM	#14
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast Some people have failed to see a connection between Orakpo and Lavar but there is an obvious connection: Orakpo wears #98. Lavar wore #56. 98-56=42 Charlie Taylor wore #42. So the connection between Orakpo and Arrington is Charlie Taylor. It all makes sense. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

04-29-2009, 09:19 AM	#15
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,165	Re: Orakpo / Lavar Arrington Compare & Contrast They are both African-American (comparison) One went to Texas the other Penn State (contrast) Thought you could get past me huh???? __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

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