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MTK · 05-01-2009, 03:29 PM

Redskins Insider - Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker

Daseal · 05-01-2009, 03:30 PM

I do not like this move one bit. Let him stay at 4-3 end.

Redskin Warrior · 05-01-2009, 03:32 PM

I hope he stays at DE otherwise he will be another Vernon Gholston.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 05-01-2009, 03:36 PM

No issue with it. We need to have as much flexibility as possible with a player like him and he needs to learn the responsibilities of the LB position quickly. His learning curve at DE will be minimal.

dmek25 · 05-01-2009, 03:37 PM

i think Merriman is technically a linebacker. as long as he can get to the qback, i don't care what the skins call him

redsk1 · 05-01-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

i think Merriman is technically a linebacker. as long as he can get to the qback, i don't care what the skins call him

That's what I care about.

SOUL-SKINS · 05-01-2009, 03:38 PM

He's going to be a DE on passing downs and LB on running downs.
I'm with you guys he should always be a DE. Maybe they are just experimenting for now.

wilsowilso · 05-01-2009, 03:43 PM

Orakpo is not a full time 4-3 DE yet.

Unless you would like to see Andre Carter on the bench?

Orakpo can play LDE on passing downs, but he is too small right now to handle full time strong side DE duties.

skinsfan69 · 05-01-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wilsowilso

Orakpo is not a full time 4-3 DE yet.

Unless you would like to see Andre Carter on the bench?

Orakpo can play LDE on passing downs, but he is too small right now to handle full time strong side DE duties.

My thoughts exactly. Let Daniels play DE on the run downs.

Son Of Man · 05-03-2009, 11:42 AM

Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out.

The Goat · 05-03-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Son Of Man

Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out.

This is my gut feeling too...won't be surprised if he's over 270 when all said and done. Plenty of room on that frame and I think he'll really focus on building leg strength at this level, which is the easiest way to add weight/mass.

Lotus · 05-03-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

This is my gut feeling too...won't be surprised if he's over 270 when all said and done. Plenty of room on that frame and I think he'll really focus on building leg strength at this level, which is the easiest way to add weight/mass.

I feel the same. I also feel like sending him a case of steaks and some workout music as encouragement.

53Fan · 05-03-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I feel the same. I also feel like sending him a case of steaks and some workout music as encouragement.

If he's not interested, you can always send them to me Lotus.

GTripp0012 · 05-01-2009, 03:46 PM

There are obvious negatives to this, but this is unquestionably the quickest way onto the field.

MTK · 05-01-2009, 03:49 PM

I trust the coaches wouldn't put him at LB if they didn't think he was capable. We'll see how it goes.

05-01-2009, 03:29 PM	#1
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05-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker I do not like this move one bit. Let him stay at 4-3 end. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-01-2009, 03:36 PM	#4
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,347	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker No issue with it. We need to have as much flexibility as possible with a player like him and he needs to learn the responsibilities of the LB position quickly. His learning curve at DE will be minimal. __________________ "I would bet.....(if), an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything] in the world you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

05-01-2009, 03:37 PM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker i think Merriman is technically a linebacker. as long as he can get to the qback, i don't care what the skins call him __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-01-2009, 03:38 PM	#7
SOUL-SKINS Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 896	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker He's going to be a DE on passing downs and LB on running downs. I'm with you guys he should always be a DE. Maybe they are just experimenting for now. __________________ TODD COLLINS WILL ALWAYS HOLD A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART

05-01-2009, 03:43 PM	#8
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 51 Posts: 2,841	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker Orakpo is not a full time 4-3 DE yet. Unless you would like to see Andre Carter on the bench? Orakpo can play LDE on passing downs, but he is too small right now to handle full time strong side DE duties.

05-03-2009, 11:42 AM	#10
Son Of Man Impact Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 643	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out. Last edited by Son Of Man; 05-03-2009 at 11:50 AM.

05-01-2009, 03:46 PM	#14
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker There are obvious negatives to this, but this is unquestionably the quickest way onto the field. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

05-01-2009, 03:49 PM	#15
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Orakpo Starts Out at Linebacker I trust the coaches wouldn't put him at LB if they didn't think he was capable. We'll see how it goes. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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