 Orakpo became the first Redskins' rookie to make the Pro Bowl since RB/KR Tony Green in 1978.Orakpo finished his rookie year 50 combined tackles (37 solo), a career-high 11 sacks, and two pass deflections in 16 games and starts.On January 4, 2010, the Redskins fired head coach Jim Zorn after they finished with a 4–12 record in 2009.