NoCalMike Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Not sure I expected Kerrigan to continue to be such a big factor without Orakpo. Lets all be honest, when Kerrigan was drafted the prevailing thought was "Wow, so now Orakpo's game will elevate because of Kerrigan on the other side" Then it turned into, "Wow, Kerrigan seems to be making more plays because Orakpo is taking all the double-teams" However, now what? The guy seems to continue to show up and be a huge factor. He tipped 2 balls, got a sack, had some big tackles on running plays, and snuffing out that Screen pass, even when he was partially chop blocked was a potential game saver right there. Even with Rob Jackson filling in for Orakpo, Kerrigan has not seemed to miss a beat. Hail Kerrigan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MintSkinz Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I love Kerrigan. I'm pretty sure he has many fans. Everyone says he has a great motor and I have to concur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Kerrigan is an absolute stud. I was ecstatic when we drafted him because I really did not expect it but I was always thinking it would be nice to get him even though there was no way we'd take him at #10. He's an outstanding player in his own right and I think it's fair to say he and Orakpo deserve to be talked about separately and not necessarily that one simply succeeds off the other, but that they are both just excellent players. I really hope Orakpo can come back 100% and be healthy over the next several years because regardless of who is ultimately the better player, the defense as a WHOLE is a lot better when they are both out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsciambi Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I said it during the game, but he's an absolute beast on the opposing goal line. How many defensive touchdowns is he responsible for at the goal line? He's a threat to make a huge play all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 That tackle on the screen was HUGE. If he doesn't make that play, it's a massive gain. The guy has a huge motor and hopefully he and Orakpo will be bookends for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsTillIDie Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 When we get Orakpo back next year, we might have the best pass rushing duo in football. Kerrigan's been a revelation, a great pick by Shanahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 (Sorry for the curve here but I figure why start a new thread?) Did anyone pay a lot of attention to Jarvis Jenkins today? I forgot to watch him and I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsiaticSkinsFan Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 great pick, I'll admit I didnt like it a year ago. Glad im wrong. He better than Orakpo too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Kerrigan is a football player. Love it. Throw back kind of Skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I tell you what I've been really proud of Rob JAckson's play this year. For a guy a year ago I didn't think was making the team, never expected much from he's worked himself into a respectable rotational linebacker in our depth. And yeah, Kerrigan is a beast. But I think its because our depth on the DL and at LB is so much better this year that guys like Kerrigan can really shine now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area51 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Kerrigan is great. But if we wouldn’t have traded back, we could’ve drafted JJ Watt. Just sayin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 great pick, I'll admit I didnt like it a year ago. Glad im wrong.He better than Orakpo too I don't know that he's better than Rak. I don't know that he isn't. Let's enjoy having both of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabsuz Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Rob Jackson kinda proved he can not fully replace Orakpo, I guess that ends that agenda. Luckily Kerrigan can mask the loss of Orakpo very well, he is always disruptive and gets pressure or a swat nearly every play, he plays the run very well and just does everything well. He is just a solid all round football player with a complete game, very underrated and very deadly. I love Kerrigan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 It's a good thing Orakpo's injury is not to his lower body... he'll still be able to work on his footwork and conditioning this season while the pec is healing up... he'll spend the offseason rehabbing the chest and with the year off from contact it'll make all the nagging knees and shoulder issues fully heal... Orakpo should be back full force next season alongside a disruptive and improving Kerrigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XEL Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I've said it since midway last year and I'll say it now; Kerrigan is more complete a player, in spite of the experience, than Orakpo. His college nickname Superman is extremely fitting. EDIT: and so far, he's been London Fletcher-esque in terms of toughness. Iron Man and Superman. Boy, we've got superheroes from all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sin City Skins Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I don't know that he's better than Rak. I don't know that he isn't. Let's enjoy having both of them It would be nice to actually be able to enjoy having both of them... Especially on the field at the same time, and not just on the same roster.. BUT Rak can't stay healthy. I have to agree that Kerrigan is turning out to be a better player for us, he never misses a game, and he makes big plays on a weekly basis. Rak is on the sideline watching... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braindx Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Kerrigan is great. But if we wouldn’t have traded back, we could’ve drafted JJ Watt. Just sayin... The Redskins essentially traded the 10th pick in the draft for the 16th (Kerrigan), 79th (Hankerson), 105th (Helu), 146th (Gomes), 155th (Paul), 178th (Robinson), 217th (Hurt) and 224th (Markus White) picks. I don't think I would take that back for just JJ Watt even though Watt looks like a perennial All Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 It would be nice to actually be able to enjoy having both of them... Especially on the field at the same time, and not just on the same roster.. BUT Rak can't stay healthy. I have to agree that Kerrigan is turning out to be a better player for us, he never misses a game, and he makes big plays on a weekly basis. Rak is on the sideline watching... Can't stay on the field? Before this year he missed one game. C'mon, dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailToTheRedskins14 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Has Kerrigan missed any plays this year? Didn't he play every snap last year? Him, London, and Orakpo are a top group of linebackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I haven't seen anyone double team Kerrigan yet, but it's going to happen soon. In other news, it looks like Jackson and Wilson have come back to earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sin City Skins Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Can't stay on the field? Before this year he missed one game. C'mon, dude. Durability is a concern. He is missing the entire 2012 season, after aggravating an injury he suffered last season. Just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortisBetts Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Kerrigan is a straight monster. He is causing so much disruption even without Orakpo, it's crazy. Those 2 are going to be monsters. Hopefully we can sure up our backfield to let those too really loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gart Monk Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 91 is a Boss! He is the future of this defense. The LB core is solid and it is undeniable that 98's trade value must be taken into consideration since we are currently deficient in upcoming draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc Requiem Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I've said it before. Ryan Kerrigan is a kryptonian. He looks like Superman and he plays like him too. Great pick. I was really unsure and I hadn't heard of him before the draft. Glad he's a Redskin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twofoot Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 As a Purdue grad it's been truly awesome to watch Kerrigan thrive as a Redskin. The night he was drafted it felt as if 'football stars' had aligned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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