who is this years Mecca miss like Clady and Orakpo...

[MGRS13]

Orakpo making immediate impact

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on November 20, 2009 1:14 PM ET
We've criticized the Redskins front office more than a few times on PFT, so it's only fair to give them credit when they get something right.

Drafting Brian Orakpo thirteenth overall was very right.

The rookie linebacker/defensive end has seven sacks in his last seven games. That number alone is the most for any rookie since 2006, and it's amazing because he only plays with his hand down as a pass rusher one-third of the time, according to Rick Maese of the Washington Post.

Orakpo has successfully transitioned from a college defensive end to a strong-side linebacker on most downs. He is often responsible for covering the opposing tight end. This week, he takes on Jason Witten and tries to build his defensive rookie of the year candidacy. (There are a few good options.)

Some people close to Orakpo interviewed for Maese's article believe the former Longhorn would be even more successful as a full-time pass rusher. But that's a good problem for the Redskins to have. In a mostly lost year for Washington, at least the team has found a core young player on a squad needing a few more.

Washington's next coach should appreciate the help..................

Mecca was dead set the last two years that these guys were the two biggest future busts. So who is the guy this year that Mecca will say we shouldn't even talk about because he doesn't belong in the nfl.

[Chiefnj2]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

At least the dude steps up and gives his opinions on players....

Actually, it's pretty difficult to pin Mecca down on his draft positions. He rarely commits.

[OnTheWarpath58]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Actually, it's pretty difficult to pin Mecca down on his draft positions. He rarely commits.

Where have you been the past 4 years?

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Actually, it's pretty difficult to pin Mecca down on his draft positions. He rarely commits.

Is this referring to the whole.....

"Who would you take with the Chiefs 1st pick in the 2009 draft.....offense only....and you can't choose a QB?"

[Direckshun]

I love Mecca's opinions, and to be fair he's been right about a ton of lower-round guys too. Zero drafturbators like myself are as right about late-rounders as often as Mecca has been. Devon Bess, a player Mecca drafted deep in the sixth round a couple years ago, is the perfect example. Bess has flourished for the exact reasons Mecca highlights.

But Mecca's also pretty petulant, too, and I don't really see him fess up as often as he should be for being wrong. I don't mind threads holding people's feet to the fire.

I get highlighted for shit I get wrong all the time, but the difference is I don't really have a problem with it. This is a hobby for me, not the crux of my reputation.

That said, honestly, I've officially come around on Boise State players. I used to avoid them like the plague (like Mecca does with Texas), but now I think they are just as strong options as any other major school if the talent is there.

[OnTheWarpath58]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Is this referring to the whole.....

"Who would you take with the Chiefs 1st pick in the 2009 draft.....offense only....and you can't choose a QB?"

No shit.

[stevieray]

....the need to be "right" around here is friggin redickulous.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Actually, it's pretty difficult to pin Mecca down on his draft positions. He rarely commits.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by stevieray

....the need to be "right" around here is friggin redickulous.

I think the need to point out who's "wrong" is far more important around here

[Consistent1]

Did anybody buy Mecca a toilet brush for X-Mas? That was him right? Mecca is alright, but he not right OR wrong much more than most of the Planet crew. Lemme know on the T-brush deal quik-like cuz I am heading to Dollar Tree here in a minute....hahaha....just ****in with dude!
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[SensibleChiefsfan]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I love it that people come in here and call out Mecca all of the time.

At least the dude steps up and gives his opinions on players....and has actual evidence to back up his opinions. The people that always call him out are also the people who talk out their ass when it comes to the draft....and then flip-flop when their player doesn't amount to shit.

Is Mecca correct 100% of the time? No. But his opinions/assumptions are usually correct a majority of the time.

The problem is that if you state an opinion that he dissagrees, with.... then he will act like you are a complete moron.

We all have things we are right and wrong about. But, some are more respectful of others and don't act like they know so much.

[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

No shit.

Wasn't that the dude who asked that question? Or was that JASONSAUTO? I can't remember.

I know this guy is the one that's always harping about how Taylor Mays can't tackle and he isn't worth a 1st round pick.

[Consistent1]

[quote=DaneMcCloud;6278488]I think the need to point out who's "wrong" is far more important around here[/QU WORD...
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[Pestilence]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

The problem is that if you state an opinion that he dissagrees, with.... then he will act like you are a complete moron.

We all have things we are right and wrong about. But, some are more respectful of others and don't act like they know so much.

I've disagreed with Mecca on a number of subjects....and he's never once acted like I was a complete moron. Maybe that's because when I disagree with him....I bring facts to the table. That and I don't instantly break into the argument that Mecca is a "drafturbator" and bring up every time that he's been wrong.

Same thing goes for Dane.

Same thing goes for OTWP58.

[OnTheWarpath58]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

The problem is that if you state an opinion that he dissagrees, with.... then he will act like you are a complete moron.

We all have things we are right and wrong about. But, some are more respectful of others and don't act like they know so much.

Zach knows a shit-ton more about photography than I do, and it doesn't bother me to say it.

Phobia has forgotten more about construction than I'll ever know, but it doesn't bother me.

Mecca knows more about football and the draft than almost (if not) everyone here, but some people have a huge ****ing inferiority complex about it.

The football knowledge we have access to from a few posters is top-notch, IMO, but instead of people taking advantage and learning something from it, they'd rather act butthurt that they don't have that level of expertise.

[Direckshun]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I've disagreed with Mecca on a number of subjects....and he's never once acted like I was a complete moron. Maybe that's because when I disagree with him....I bring facts to the table. That and I don't instantly break into the argument that Mecca is a "drafturbator" and bring up every time that he's been wrong.

Same thing goes for Dane.

Same thing goes for OTWP58.

**** you, man. **** you.