The re-sign Orakpo thread

[The Goat]

I say we pay him a little more than the next best offer, if that kind of thing can be negotiated. He's been through hell here with two terrible HCs and one terrible DC. He's been consistent with about 10 sacks a season and is playing lights out right now, which you can read two ways. On the one hand you could say Rak is playing for a contract right now and why didn't he give this effort all along? On the other hand you can say we're seeing his best right now, and if we make the right coaching hires after this season, Rak will keep playing to his potential.

And how many great players have we let get away to regret it?

What sayeth the mob?

[FRPLG]

I am a Rak believer. We have enough holes, no need to create another. Of course if he gets some ridiculous offer well above his real value I think it would be best to pass...but I mean WELL above value.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I am a Rak believer. We have enough holes, no need to create another. Of course if he gets some ridiculous offer well above his real value I think it would be best to pass...but I mean WELL above value.

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[donofriose]

If Kerrigan or rob Jackson stepped up this year, I wouldn't mind letting him walk.

They didnt so orakpo resigning is almost necessary. He will get paid like a top 5 pass rusher, he doesn't play like it but that will probably end being his price tag.

[Chico23231]

First question, are we gonna stay 3-4 or 4-3? I think his value is 3-4 OLB now. I hesitate a little if we go 4-3.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

First question, are we gonna stay 3-4 or 4-3? I think his value is 3-4 OLB now. I hesitate a little if we go 4-3.

I don't think we will go back to a 4-3, and to be honest I don't want us to.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

I don't think we will go back to a 4-3, and to be honest I don't want us to.

nor do i, I like the 3-4 and with 3 of our best players (Orakpo, Kerrigan, Coefield) on that defense seem to be better fits with in the 3-4 scheme, you dont change it. You need better coaching at LB and a natural 3-4 DC.

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

First question, are we gonna stay 3-4 or 4-3? I think his value is 3-4 OLB now. I hesitate a little if we go 4-3.

I like him better in a 4-3 actually

[mooby]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I like him better in a 4-3 actually

I agree. He's better suited for his hand in the dirt, but if we stick to the 3-4 I hope we get a d-coordinator who can get creative with him and Kerrigan and put them in positions to succeed.

[VTSkins1961]

Originally Posted by FRPLG

I like him better in a 4-3 actually

Me too. Rak and Kerrigan and DE's. Could bring back memories of Manley and Mann......

[Green Monk Machine]

4-3 please.
Resign Rak before he can test market. If he walks and Haslet stays....

[DynamiteRave]

I don't think we'll do better than Rak. Might as well hold onto him. He's an above average, albeit not elite LB. Above average is good enough for me.

[MTK]

Rak is a high priority IMO. On a D that lacks playmakers we can't let one get away. Too many holes to fill as it is. As long as the contract makes sense which I'm sure it will with Allen, get it done asap.

[skinsfaninok]

With our 33 pick or 34 whatever it'll be , I'd seriously look into LB , I know we need a RT but still

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

With our 33 pick or 34 whatever it'll be , I'd seriously look into LB , I know we need a RT but still

"With the 35th pick of the 2014 NFL Draft the Washington Redskins select:
Shane Skov, MLB, Stanford."