BR: For the Washington Redskins, Preseason Has Meaning

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The National Football League’s preseason is routinely viewed as a set of games that have no meaning, except for lining franchise owners’ pockets with extra money. This could not be farther from the truth. Preseason is the time for young players to show what they have to the pro football world. It is not just an audition for their coaches and the fan base of their current team, but also to the General Managers and coaches of the other 31 teams, should they not make the 53-man roster when the cutting is done. Preseason is also a time for both rookies and veterans alike to get their bodies and skills out of the off-season rust bowl, and prepared for the hits and pressure that is soon to come.

However, one of the major reasons for preseason, which gives it meaning to both fans and coaches, is the chance to have off-season questions and concerns answered and, hopefully, put to rest.

The Washington Redskins headed into the preseason with high expectations of their first round draft pick (13th over all), Texas DE Brian Orakpo. After two preseason games against the Baltimore Ravens and the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburg Steelers, it would seem that Orakpo has met expectations. In limited action, Orakpo has six tackles and four assists in his first two chances at live NFL action.

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