Found July 17, 2009 on nfltouchdown.com:

The Washington Redskins entered the 2009 NFl Draft in desperate need of an upgrade at defensive end. In 2008, the defensive line contributed just 20 sacks, 13 coming from the defensive end position.

They had also cut Jason Taylor and lost Demetric Evans in free agency, meaning something needed to be done.

So the ‘Skins snapped up arguably the best pass rusher in the draft with their first round selection in Brian Orakpo.

Orakpo brings speed, strength and also a nasty mean streak that should...

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