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That is yet to be seen I guess. Right now he is MY personal choice for round 1.
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11-09-2008, 07:27 PM | #2 | |
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Gholston and Davis both have questionable work ethics and attitudes toward the game, and both had major flaws in their scouting report that scouts hoped would be overcome. I don't know much about Orakpo, but I agree that the evluation should involve a lot more than just physical talent. |
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11-09-2008, 07:30 PM | #3 | |
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There's no question that Orakpo has a motor. The guy brings it every snap.
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11-09-2008, 07:29 PM | #4 |
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I'd say he's more of a Freeny type, but stronger, so he wouldn't rely solely on his speed, and should probably be a better run defender.
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11-09-2008, 07:32 PM | #5 | |
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FWIW, the Jets aren't really using Gholston at all right now, which makes no ****ing sense, but their coaches are idiots, so what do you expect?
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What was Orakpo's injury status...I know he had been a little banged up recently but I haven't kept up with the latest.
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Orakpo is 6'4", 260 lbs, runs in the 4.6'es. He benches over 500 pounds, squats somewhere over 600, and he has produced at an insane level in a BCS conference. He whipped Loadholt's ass a couple of times in the OU game, and just flat embarrassed Missouri's line.
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Exactly the player we need.
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Hamas really has a hard-on for athletic DEs. Manny Lawson, Vernon Gholston, and now Brian Orakpo.
He is exactly what we need though. And hopefully he doesn't disappoint like Gholston and Lawson. |
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How can Gholston be a disappointment 8 games into his rookie year?
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I'm not calling Gholston a bust, but he can't even earn playing time. Jets fans aren't exactly pleased with him right now. |
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11-09-2008, 07:41 PM | #13 | |
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You can't blame Gholston for the fact that their team was a year into a rebuild and then decided to sell out to win now, signing a bunch of aging and past their prime veterans, and giving the young guys no time to develop. Gholston was not going to come in and have 15 sacks his first year, but if he is given time, he can be that kind of guy, especially in a system where he attacks, attacks, and attacks.
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i have no idea which one is best though...i loved selvie when I watched him, but i don't know if he is big enough...
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