bills_red Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Redskins rookie Brian Orakpo picked up two more sacks in Week 9, raising his total on the season to 5 1/2.Orakpo has been one of the Skins' few bright spots, leading all rookies in sacks. A strong-side linebacker on early downs and end in passing situations, Orakpo also has 26 tackles (17 solo) and a pass breakup. Expect his rapid development to continue as he fully grasps how to play linebacker in the NFL. Source: Washington Times "but, but Maybin is raw and has potential." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 "but, but Maybin is raw and has potential." Not ready to call Maybin a bust; maybe he's got to be moved to LB, like Orakpo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillnutinHouston Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 oops is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 The funny thing is, like the Bills, the Redskins' problems AREN'T on defense. Maybin having 5-1/2 sacks like Orakpo, wouldn't erase the impotence of the offense, just like it hasn't in Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Bryant McKinnie - Oops Ngata - Oops We have a terrible history of drafting Lineman early. At least Wood can play with the big boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan68 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I was so hoping Buffalo would pick Orakpo. He should have been the pick, he was ready to play right now and that's what Buffalo needed. I was a little disappointed but OK with Maybin but he was not my first choice. Then I found out his mentor was Arrington. You know, the Malcontent. Then I knew we were going to rue the day. But what else do you expect with this Front Office. http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/style_emot...lt/wallbash.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enemarty Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Bryant McKinnie - OopsNgata - Oops We have a terrible history of drafting Lineman early. At least Wood can play with the big boys what is really annoying about those two guys, and Orakpo, is that unlike the long lists of overlooked players that we see posted on this board from time to time, containing players drafted after our pick that became great, but who were not really on Buffalo's or most other teams' radars at the time of the draft, these three were well associated with Buff prior to the draft, with many on this board and many so-called professional pundits suggesting that they were Buffalo bound, only for the Bills to bumble the picks away on lesser versions ... or a db. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Bruce Smith is very happy the internet wasn't in full flight when he was a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Brian Orakpo, oops Where would the Redskins be without him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I was so hoping Buffalo would pick Orakpo. He should have been the pick, he was ready to play right now and that's what Buffalo needed. What scared me about Orakpo was the Texas history of big-time busts. The knock on him was a poor ethic too, which is what has done in just about every big-time Texas first rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 There was also a Robert Ayers sighting last night, rumbling into the endzone for a TD on a fumble by Ben Roethlisberger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I still think it's hard to call Maybin a bust or a "draft mistake" when he's hardly seen the field. Talk about breaking in someone slowly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I still think it's hard to call Maybin a bust or a "draft mistake" when he's hardly seen the field. Talk about breaking in someone slowly.... Very true! That's DJ for you, Byrd wouldn't have seen much playing time had it not been for all the secondary injuries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34-78-83 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 "but, but Maybin is raw and has potential." Oops, there are already seemingly 10 other threads discussing the topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm not ready to give up on Maybin. First years can be a bit weird for some guys, who need to bulk up react faster and all the rest. But next year, if he's not a starter, I'm ready to push the panic button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I'm not ready to give up on Maybin. First years can be a bit weird for some guys, who need to bulk up react faster and all the rest. But next year, if he's not a starter, I'm ready to push the panic button. Dude's a BUST. Take it to the bank. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Dude's a BUST. Take it to the bank. Case closed. Well that settles it, next.... While I am not ready to declare Maybin a bust, look at the difference when you don't miss in the first round... 2001 19 Casey Hampton DT Texas [l] 2002 30 Kendall Simmons G Auburn 2003 16 Troy Polamalu DB USC [m] 2004 11 Ben Roethlisberger QB Miami (OH) 2005 30 Heath Miller TE Virginia 2006 25 Santonio Holmes WR Ohio State [n] 2007 15 Lawrence Timmons LB Florida State 2008 23 Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois 2009 32 Evander Hood DT Missouri Pittsburgh has a great front office and the Bills have a mess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Ralph fired Donahoe, but forgot to fire Modrak & Guy. You can blame Modrak & Guy for all the draft busts since Donahoe came to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKillerRobots Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Calling the poor bastard a bust after only 8 games! Come on! I get the feeling that if Orakpo was playing on the line at DE in all situations he'd be doing exactly what Maybin is: nothing. That stand up position at the snap can't be discounted, as well as the odd fact that the coaches haven't seemed in a hurry to get Maybin involved as much as he could be. The guy played LB in college and even after 5 of the Bills LBs go down to injury, they still insist at him being an end. That to me is the biggest reason Maybin hasn't put up stats. No rookie DEs have good years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sometimes it doesn't take hindsight... http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403426 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403448 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403468 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403482 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403491 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403491 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403540 http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403546yours truly http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403548 Just scroll down from here http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403564 to see the rest... including this one http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403744 and http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/index.php?...t&p=1403916 Granted it's the first season, but it's pretty apparent who the choice should have been. If you read the posts above, the comments indicate that a few posters like The Big Cat, Steely Dan, The Dean, and Dr. Drankenstein were misguided in their support of Maybin. However, it's amazing to see the LONG LIST of common fans that saw this coming before it happened. Great job FO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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