Brian Orakpo
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Patriots must neutralize Denver's dynamic duo on defense
Denver Broncos News on Denver Post &bull Dec 15, 2011
Von Miller, he's a phenomenal player," Brady said Wednesday. "And then with Elvis on the other side, they've really got two guys that can rush the passer. I know I stand up here every week and talk about how good… Full Story »
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Patriots continue to face more good pass rushers
Boston.com Patriots News &bull Dec 14, 2011
Von Miller, he's a phenomenal player," Brady said Wednesday. "And then with Elvis on the other side, they've really got two guys that can rush the passer. I know I stand up here every week and talk about how good of a pass rush we're going to… Full Story »
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More solid pass rushers coming at Tom Brady when Patriots face Denver's Miller, Dumervil
Washington Post Redskins News &bull Dec 14, 2011
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Week after week, the New England Patriots have kept strong pass rushers away from Tom Brady. Now here come the Denver Broncos. I know I stand up here every week and talk about how good of a… Full Story »
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Patriots-Broncos matchup of the day: Wednesday
Pro Football Weekly &bull Dec 14, 2011For the fourth week in a row, the Patriots face a team with formidable edge rushers. As discussed often in this space, opponents want to apply pressure quickly to Tom Brady as a way to slow down the Patriots' passing… Full Story »
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Despite stats, Redskins anticipating Giants' RBs
Redskins Insider on Washington Post &bull Dec 14, 2011
The New York Giants enter this Sunday's game against the Redskins in a fairly unusual position. They're ranked last in the NFL in rushing yards per game (85.8) and last in rushing yards per attempt (3.3). "That's deceiving," said linebacker… Full Story »
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Shanahan: Final games represent prime opportunity for young players
Redskins Insider on Washington Post &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Washington Redskins have three games remaining in the 2011 season and although at 4-9 , it appears they have little to play for, Coach Mike Shanahan says the continued development of younger players ranks among the top priorities down… Full Story »
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Making The Grades - Patriots at Redskins
Patriots Daily &bull Dec 13, 2011
Well, here we are again, class. We're faced with the usual conundrum. How do we judge the latest Patriots victory, a 34-27 win over the Washington Redskins which was their fifth straight and 10th of the year (the ninth straight time they've accomplished this feat, and 10th in 11 seasons)? Do we look at it as solely what it is, a win? Or do we nitpick? Because if we want to do the latter, there's plenty of material to work with, starting with yet another barely JV performance by the league's worst defense, which allowed season-highs to a mediocre offense… Full Story »
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Patriots at Redskins
Boston.com Patriots News &bull Dec 11, 2011
When the Patriots runThis attack needs to get back on track, because being a one-dimensional offense will get you only so far - even when you have the best quarterback in the world at the controls. The running back committee is led by the sturdy and steady BenJarvus Green-Ellis. The 5-foot-11-inch, 215-pounder hasn't run with the same power he demonstrated last season. He lacks speed and quickness but has good instincts and runs with good balance and generally finishes with a pop. Danny Woodhead has exceptional burst, quickness, and elusiveness. He has great instincts and vision, and his ability to… Full Story »
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Redskins Will Try To Ground Brady
Patriots Insider on Scout.com &bull Dec 10, 2011
The 4-8 Washington Redskins need to find a way to drum up a defense which can slow down Tom Brady when so many others haven't been able to. Brian Orakpo (pictured) is one of the keys to that goal. The… Full Story »
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Akh's Thoughts: Week 13
Hail Redskins &bull Dec 4, 2011
Grossman, to his credit, held of from his usual turnovers for most of the game, but didn't you just know that bad rex would show up at the most inopportune time? The defense held the jets generally in check, but they gave up far too many big plays to the struggling Jets' offense. This game was really a microcosm… Full Story »
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Jets out to Scrabble Orakpo, Skins
NY Daily News Jets News &bull Dec 3, 2011The Washington Redskins' pass rush, responsible for 33 sacks this season, should offer the Jets' offensive line a unique challenge on Sunday, causing chaos for quarterbacks while storming the backfield from a 3-4 approach up front. Everybody's a challenge, whether… Full Story »
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Long Falling Short in 2011
Miami Dolphins on Scout.com &bull Dec 1, 2011
This season Jake Long's fallen short of the dominant stature that convinced the left tackle's peers to rate him the best offensive lineman in the NFL Network's top 100 player rankings. This season Jake Long's fallen short of the dominant stature that convinced the left… Full Story »
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Washington 23, Seattle 17: Fourth-quarter collapse dooms Seahawks
NFL and Seattle Seahawks News &bull Nov 28, 2011
Grossman threw a 50-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Armstrong on third-and-19 midway through the fourth quarter to cap a rally from 10 points down as Washington stunned the Seattle Seahawks 23-17 on Sunday. Grossman threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Fred Davis as part of Washington's nearly perfect… Full Story »
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Another Rams foe named player of week
St. Louis Rams News on STLtoday.com &bull Nov 23, 2011
Seattle defensive end Chris Clemons was named NFC defensive player of the week as a result of the Seahawks' 24-7 victory over the Rams. Clemons had three sacks and forced two fumbles against the Rams, and was actually part of… Full Story »
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Stellar rookie class goes deeper than Newton, Dalton
NFL News on Sporting News &bull Nov 21, 2011
Cam Newton and Andy Dalton are getting much-deserved recognition. Why he stands out: Green leads all rookies in receiving yards (635) and touchdown catches (six). His presence is part of the reason why Dalton is having such a steady season. Coach Marvin Lewis loves what Green brings to the… Full Story »
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Video: The Redskins defense has a 'Bunnicula' play
Shutdown Corner Blog on Yahoo! Sports &bull Nov 21, 2011
Washington Redskins linebacker coach Lou Spanos is the guy in the yellow shirt giving the rabbit-with-fangs playcall to his defense. We're going to assume that it's because he, Jim Haslett, Brian Orakpo , DeAngelo Hall and Dan Snyder are in… Full Story »
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They Said It: Week of Nov. 20
Pro Football Weekly &bull Nov 21, 2011Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 Raiders head coach Hue Jackson on the treatment he gets from officials, quoted on sfgate.com : "I understand that I am a rookie coach and maybe I don't get all the calls. But there is no… Full Story »
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Redskins Proved Today More than Just the Kick was Right
Hogs Haven &bull Nov 21, 2011
OK, so just when we've all but given up on the Redskins , they reel us back in with a first half lead, send the Cowboys to overtime....and find a way to lose. I think most Redskins fans can be… Full Story »
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NFL Week 11: Cowboys vs. Redskins Game Predictions
The Landry Hat &bull Nov 19, 2011Every week we ask all of The Landry Hat writers and contributors to submit their picks and predictions for the upcoming game. This week, we asked our experts for their opinion on the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Washington Redskins game on Sunday. Steven Mullenax, Editor & Head Writer: This game has blowout written all over it. But I think the loss of FB Tony Fiammetta and the fact that this is in Washington will hurt the Dallas run game. And that will, in turn, hurt the entire team. Combine that with the hatred the two franchises have for each other,… Full Story »
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OLB Brian Orakpo is really playing well again for the Washington Redskins
Redskins Locker &bull Nov 19, 2011
25-year old OLB Brian Orakpo has really been playing well for the Redskins this year. He has played in 9 games for the Redskins so far this year and he has 33 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble… Full Story »
