d10 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Under thew new NFL IR rules this year, since we got to the play offs does that mean there is any possibility of Orakpo making an appearence in a game with the Redskins in the Playoffs? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WheresRickySanders83 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Take the cue from the Giants --- you can never have enough pass rushers.Also, the Steelers have James Harrison, Lamar Woodley, and Lawrence Timmons -- 3 very good OLBs on their roster for at least 3-4 years now. Though they're going to part ways with Harrison after this season I think b/c of injuries and cost. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End2round2sanders Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Haz...you're job over the off season, find schemes to get Orakpo, Kerrigan, and Jackson all on the field. There doesn't need to be talk of "Orakpo" vs "Jackson". There needs to be talk of "Orakpo AND Jackson" Agree, this kid is smart and Haslett knows it and puts him in great position to make plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 That Jackson INT was a thing of beauty for sure. That was an impressive play indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSUSkins24 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Alright, I told DC9 that I would take a closer look at Rob Jackson and I have. I love me some Jackson. Great position to be in if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.T.real,lights,out Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 So might be a stupid question here but oh well. The typical recovery time for a torn pectoral muscle is 4-6 months...is there any way Rak could make a return this season? Or once a guy is on IR he's done for the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Wingman Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 So might be a stupid question here but oh well. The typical recovery time for a torn pectoral muscle is 4-6 months...is there any way Rak could make a return this season? Or once a guy is on IR he's done for the season? done for the season.. they have that new ir/designated to return but i think u only get 1 and we used that on meriweather i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogofWar1 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The interesting thing with Jackson now will be his 2013 contract status. He's not on the same level as Orakpo, but he's played well enough to probably earn himself a shot at starting somewhere, or, at the very least, a half-way decent starter contract. He only made 615K this year, I imagine he'll be looking for significantly more than that for the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKlNZfan24 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 done for the season.. they have that new ir/designated to return but i think u only get 1 and we used that on meriweather i think Actually, I think we used it on long snapper Nick Sundberg who broke his arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins Wingman Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 maybe we just use orakpo on 3rd downs and passing situations, kinda like the 49ers do with aldon smith. i think he excels when hes just going for the qb. hes obviously stronger and faster than jackson, but jackson is far superior in open space. like most have said, i dont think its about who's better as ROLB, its about how can we put both on the field to maximize their skill sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Tomb Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 What about using Orakpo at DE if Carriker can't come back? He's strong and explosive and might be a good disruptor, particularly on passing downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellsHTTR Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 What about using Orakpo at DE if Carriker can't come back? He's strong and explosive and might be a good disruptor, particularly on passing downs. We basically use Rak/Jackson and Kerrigan as DEs in our nickel sets. But in the base 3-4, no, Orakpo shouldn't be a DE. You need huge guys to occupy blockers and clog running lanes; athletic guys like Rak need to stay outside where their speed/strength combo is makes them better suited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailToTheRedskins14 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I know the Giants run a 4-3, but couldn't we use Jackson the same way they use JPP? And maybe give him some of Orakpo's snaps. Jackson deserves playing time next year. It's too bad he's at what is probably the strength of our defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We need to find a way to keep Jackson. He's too valuable to our defense to let him go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigantor Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Orakpo is injury prone, he's damaged goods, a fool's gold... he's played what? 7 games in the last two years? We need to trade him to some sucker for a 2nd round pick, maybe a 2nd and a 4th if we're lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year_of_The_Monk Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 RJax balled out last night and thats all I can say about that but making Orakpo expendable?? I still think we need to keep him, rush him every damn play. Haz has been borderline genius lately, I am sure he can figure out how to use both of these guys effectively. ie change of pace or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRagone Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 The ONLY reason I'd even think of trading Rak is because of his contract. But even then....no. Just no. Especially not right now when his value is at it's lowest. Find a way to get these guys all on the field. Even if it means Jackson becomes you're every down back and Rak comes in on obvoius passing downs...fine. But keep them both. IF Jackson balls for a second season and shows he's going to be consistent, then you hope Rak manages to put up some good sack numbers and you look to potentially trade then when he has some value and you're confident you have a consistent good replacement. But doing so right now is foolish. Low value from Rak and only one year of work from Jackson that we're going off of. Rak's pressure in rushing the passer is worth more than a 2nd rounder right now, even if he's a situational guy rather than a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC9 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 done for the season.. they have that new ir/designated to return but i think u only get 1 and we used that on meriweather i think We used it on Nick Sundberg, our long snapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemSkinz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We could have a monster package with three outside backers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 we need to keep both of them and use them in specific situations where they excel. no reason to get rid of Orakpo just because RJax is playing out of his mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemSkinz Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hey DC9 can I join the club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mania Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 done for the season.. they have that new ir/designated to return but i think u only get 1 and we used that on meriweather i think We used it on Nick Sundburg in week 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Jackson earned himself a nice extension this season. He's not the pass rusher Orakpo is, but he makes up for it elsewhere. Rak and Kerrigan should still start next season, but Jackson will do great in nickle packages. Maybe run some 1-5-5 nickle or drop Riley or Fletcher out. That way, we have our two best pass rushers in Kerrigan and Orakpo, and we'll have great coverage LBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 If anyone needs their snaps cut down, it's Kerrigan. I know he hasn't missed a snap but there are times during the game where he looks worn out. Let Jackson and/or Alexander get some of those snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 bump so this argument gets taken out of the Free Agency Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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