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Re: Redskins Training Camp Thread-Fan Appreciation Day Thoughts
Yep, I saw that one...looked like a mini Randel El, going the wrong way.
Once you start going backwards as a punt returner, you usually stay backwards.
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Orakpo on diversifying his pass rush repertoire: I'm a physical guy. I'm not a technician. #Redskins ![]() Translation: I'm a one trick pony who's capped out on his max potential. Update: Orakpo backs off his stated desire to diversify pass rush arsenal - Washington Times Quote:
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Nothing wrong with being a power rusher, that's what he is. Better that he knows and understands his game rather than trying to be something he's not.
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I don't buy that crap. What he excels at doesn't mean he should limit himself to that, but that's exactly what he does. If he were to incorporate some finesse with his power, he would pretty much be unstoppable. As it is, it doesn't take too much to game plan around him because you know he is going to do one move and he's going to go wide. That's what separates the good (Orakpo) players with the great (Ware/Matthews).
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I think his point is at the end of the day his strength as a pass rusher comes from his physicality, and that's how he's going to continue to play. |
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I'd like for him to diversify his arsenal, but if he's uncomfortable trying other things I'm not gonna expect him to. At least we have Kerrigan on the other side, he's got his own little arsenal too which will help.
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Kerrigan isn't much different from Orakpo. They both as more power rushers. Kerrigan has a non stop motor. Orakpo, not that he doesn't have a non stop motor, but he's more of a 'Where's the holding call?' kind of guy whether he is or isn't being held midway through the play, thats when he kind of half-ass's it, where as Kerrigan is still going after the QB just as fast as he was at the snap.
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Here is the quote and snap analysis form Campbell
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For example - different styles work for different folks. I do my job in a diversified way - lots of different ways to get from A -> C in the court room. However, at 6'2", 270 lbs., with a shaved head and voice that has a naturally built in megaphone - the quiet, introspective lawyer approach would appear fake to a jury and is simply not the way for me to go. I know this and make sure that, however I present, it remains true to my natural abilities, etc. (I'm brilliant in so many other ways). Misdirection and counters can be done with physicality and strength. To me, from what he is saying and doing in practice, it seems to me that Rak is simply trying to find ways that allow him to less predictable but, at the same time, don't require him to "be someone else" when he rushes the passer. R. White developed his "trade-mark" swim move b/c it worked for him. It fit White's abilities and his style of play. White did other moves, but they all came from his power and less from his speed. The man was a bull rusher first and foremost and his swim and spins worked from that. Rak's physicality is different (White=pure overwhelming power; Rak=power/speed) from that of White's so a "Patented R.White" swim move may not be what works for him - that doesn't mean he isn't looking to develop (as R.White did) things that play to his strengths and help him be a better pass rusher. At least, that's what I am hoping Rak is saying. Let's wait and see what he comes up with.
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The big difference here JR is that Reggie White was 300lbs (maybe more) compared to Orakpo's 260 lbs. Reggie could bowl guys over with his size and speed combo which is something Orakpo simply cannot do. Reggie also had the speed to beat guys on the outside to, and the strength to use his hands to get leverage to make a move inside. Orakpo has to beat them with his speed or he's going to be neutralized, and this usually ends up with the tackle locking him in and driving him out. I don't think the NFL has seen a DE the likes of Reggie White since his retirement. People want to talk about freak athletes, that's one. No way a man that big should have that sort of speed and strength...lol Downright unfair. This was one of Reggie's 3 sacks in the Super Bowl. Reggie White: Heart of a Legend - YouTube
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Rak's a solid player. But he's not elite. In order for him to get to that next level he needs to get to the QB more. I'd like to see the front office have Dexter Manley come work with some of the d-linemen/ OLB's during training camp.
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Love the talk in this thread, lately the White/Orakpo comparisons. |
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Redskins practice report (8/7) - Washington Times
good stuff...I like the talk about Niles and Shanny hiding him this preseason. The stuff about Morgan not hustling, not happy about. You cant get that contract and then not give 100% all the time. Getting called out by Shanny on the field is not cool.
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