Ok here are 3 videos that, if you have the time to watch, will, I believe show you all you need to see about Jake Matthews vs Greg Robinson.
In this first (short) video Mayock initially gives you the break down of Robinson at the combine, both good and bad. He points out that he's not polished in pass pro and is a "grabber" in space. But also mentions that he is a physical freak who's upside is out the roof. And just watching this first video you can see why everyone is excited about this kid.
Now we move to video two, the BCS title game where Robinson is playing against other elite talents. I've watched every second of this video twice, and it scares the #$%^ out of me personally. Everything Mayock says about this kid is true and comes to light. When he gets low and run blocks he's like a Mac truck! And if he squares you up in space you will be road kill! But when he pass protects is where the film gets worrisome because his hands almost always go outside and bear hug the defender. He's called for at least 2 holding penalties as best I can tell in this video and could have been called a couple more. Also, as you watch this video CLOSELY you begin to see plays where he plays higher and higher, the first one they show you in slo-mo replay where by the DE just gets under his pads and absolutely pancakes this giant of a man, something that should NEVER happen to his caliber of player. also, he at times gets confused on who to block off the blitz as there is a couple plays where his guy comes clean and he's left blocking air.
And finally I have this Jake Matthews video vs Alabama. Now Jake doesn't have the raw power of Robinson by any means but his kick step is outstanding and he is ALWAYS positioned between defender and QB and his recognition of WHO to block is advanced as well. In short, these tapes show a novice like myself that Matthews is much more (dare I say) "pro ready" to play in today's NFL pass offense and he's good (not great) in run blocking as well.
In conclusion; Robinson to me is the CLASSIC boom or bust prospect as a tackle period. He has amazing upside but his downside right now in pass pro is scary. In my eyes he's got a LOT of learning to do and much technique to correct. The good thing imo is that his floor is Saffold, in that I think he'd be an amazing guard because the less he has to think about and the more he can use his raw power the better, so if he ends up a Ram and plays G this year he may never move if he plays it like I think he can.
Matthews on the other hand, is the better pro prospect out the gate. I don't see how it can be disputed when watching the tape. He's ceiling is a very good OT for 10-12 years. Robinson, because of his bear-like strength and speed has a ceiling of the moon.
Side note: In watching the Matthews tape it became shocking to me that Manzeil is even being considered a top draft pick. He may well become the first QB ever killed on an NFL field. There is NO WAY that style works this fall.
I welcome all takes of those who WATCH these 3 videos.
In this first (short) video Mayock initially gives you the break down of Robinson at the combine, both good and bad. He points out that he's not polished in pass pro and is a "grabber" in space. But also mentions that he is a physical freak who's upside is out the roof. And just watching this first video you can see why everyone is excited about this kid.
Now we move to video two, the BCS title game where Robinson is playing against other elite talents. I've watched every second of this video twice, and it scares the #$%^ out of me personally. Everything Mayock says about this kid is true and comes to light. When he gets low and run blocks he's like a Mac truck! And if he squares you up in space you will be road kill! But when he pass protects is where the film gets worrisome because his hands almost always go outside and bear hug the defender. He's called for at least 2 holding penalties as best I can tell in this video and could have been called a couple more. Also, as you watch this video CLOSELY you begin to see plays where he plays higher and higher, the first one they show you in slo-mo replay where by the DE just gets under his pads and absolutely pancakes this giant of a man, something that should NEVER happen to his caliber of player. also, he at times gets confused on who to block off the blitz as there is a couple plays where his guy comes clean and he's left blocking air.
And finally I have this Jake Matthews video vs Alabama. Now Jake doesn't have the raw power of Robinson by any means but his kick step is outstanding and he is ALWAYS positioned between defender and QB and his recognition of WHO to block is advanced as well. In short, these tapes show a novice like myself that Matthews is much more (dare I say) "pro ready" to play in today's NFL pass offense and he's good (not great) in run blocking as well.
In conclusion; Robinson to me is the CLASSIC boom or bust prospect as a tackle period. He has amazing upside but his downside right now in pass pro is scary. In my eyes he's got a LOT of learning to do and much technique to correct. The good thing imo is that his floor is Saffold, in that I think he'd be an amazing guard because the less he has to think about and the more he can use his raw power the better, so if he ends up a Ram and plays G this year he may never move if he plays it like I think he can.
Matthews on the other hand, is the better pro prospect out the gate. I don't see how it can be disputed when watching the tape. He's ceiling is a very good OT for 10-12 years. Robinson, because of his bear-like strength and speed has a ceiling of the moon.
Side note: In watching the Matthews tape it became shocking to me that Manzeil is even being considered a top draft pick. He may well become the first QB ever killed on an NFL field. There is NO WAY that style works this fall.
I welcome all takes of those who WATCH these 3 videos.
