For Rams’ A’Shawn Robinson, the weight is over

For Rams’ A’Shawn Robinson, the weight is over

The defensive lineman is fit and ready to play a full season, helping the Rams replace Michael Brockers.

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For Rams’ A’Shawn Robinson, the weight is over​

For their defense to stay on top, the Rams must see a lot more of A’Shawn Robinson this year.

And a lot less.

After signing as a free agent in 2020, the defensive tackle got a late start to his first season with the Rams, spending seven weeks on the non-football injury list with what he described as a “respiratory situation.”

But he has arrived for 2021 spring workouts not just healthy and ready for a full season on the field but flashing the effects of an offseason diet and workout program aimed at trimming 30 pounds from his listed weight.

Players often report for training claiming to be in the best shape of their lives. They don’t often sound as serious about it as Robinson.

The 26-year-old said his fitness kick-started when the Rams asked him to lose weight after his return to action last November.

“I thought about how I played in Detroit and how big I was and how much better I would be if I was cleaned up some,” Robinson said Wednesday, the sixth of the Rams’ eight days of organized team activities (OTAs) in Thousand Oaks. “I got my workout regimen in place, I started on my Pilates and yoga.”

He hired a new chef, gave up carbohydrates and fried foods, and switched “more of a vegan, pescetarian (diet).”

The results began to show in March, Robinson said.

“I’ve really invested a lot in my body so I can be ready for the team,” he said. “Honestly, I want to be the best for these guys. I’m not going to go out here and slack and let any of these guys down. I don’t want to let A.D. (Aaron Donald) and Bash (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Greg (Gaines) and coach Henny (defensive line coach Eric Henderson) down.”

Joseph-Day said Robinson looks “locked in.”

“A’Shawn’s transformed his body, lost weight, toned up,” said Joseph-Day, who started all 16 games at nose tackle in 2020. “He looks thinner, he looks more explosive.

“I’m excited for him, because he’s going to have an opportunity to play a full (season). It was a difficult situation he had to battle through.”

Robinson, a second-round draft pick from Alabama, was a free agent after four years with the Lions when the Rams signed him in March 2020 to replace Michael Brockers on the defensive line.

But Brockers’ agreement to join the Ravens fell through, and he returned to the Rams for a ninth season.

While Robinson was on the inactive list – and then playing only about one-fifth of snaps in the 10 games for which he was active – he was listening to lessons from Brockers.

“It was honestly just understanding the intensity and work and the focus that it takes so I can do this at a high caliber,” Robinson said this week.

Now Brockers really is gone, traded to the Lions in March in a salary dump. Morgan Fox, another piece of the defensive line rotation, signed with the Panthers. They’re among the offseason departures from a top-ranked defense that also has a new defensive coordinator in Raheem Morris, after Brandon Staley left to be the Chargers’ coach.

The Rams drafted defensive linemen Bobby Brown III (Texas A&M, fourth round) and Earnest Brown IV (Northwestern, fifth). But the big addition to their line might be having Robinson for a full year.

Big, just not as big as he was. Robinson was listed at 330 last year. He aims to play at 300-305.

 

[snackdaddy]

This is good. We need someone to step in place of Brockers. Robinson was known as a run defender. If he can rush the passer from inside it would make teams think twice about triple teaming Donald. He'll always be double teamed but he can beat those.

 

[blackbart]

Great to hear another transplant seeing the light and trying to improve himself for the team.

Bravo Mr. Robinson

 

[Merlin]

“I’ve really invested a lot in my body so I can be ready for the team,” he said. “Honestly, I want to be the best for these guys. I’m not going to go out here and slack and let any of these guys down. I don’t want to let A.D. (Aaron Donald) and Bash (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Greg (Gaines) and coach Henny (defensive line coach Eric Henderson) down.”

He is saying all the right things and I am glad to hear it.

I like that the Rams hedged their bets too though. If Robinson replaces Brock and plays well then our depth looks very strong and ready to rotate heavily to keep them all fresh even vs the best run games.

 

[BonifayRam]

But the official Ram roster states he is 330 lbs once again

With SJ-D coming into his own as an NT in the NFL & still trending up now entering his 4th season, after securing a starting post two yrs ago.....

AD @ 3 tech DT still lurking & performing like he might be still in his prime even though he is on the other side of 30 now ...... both those posts are locked down.

Robinson is fully aware now that since the Brockers trade & the loss of rising pass rusher Morgan Fox departed......the 5-tech post is wide open for a veteran DL willing to get his body trained & reconstructed into an excellent position to perform its best @ this DE post. Not known for having any pass-rushing skills & has a track record of fewer sacks in 5 seasons in the NFL than Morgan Fox a Ram backup DL'er has just in one season.:facepalm:

That said he was the only Ram DL who showed any desire or ability to make an effort to try to block a QB throwing lane with his arms & big mitts. Something Ram DL are trained not to do.

 

[FarNorth]

For Rams’ A’Shawn Robinson, the weight is over

The defensive lineman is fit and ready to play a full season, helping the Rams replace Michael Brockers.

www.ocregister.com

For Rams’ A’Shawn Robinson, the weight is over​

For their defense to stay on top, the Rams must see a lot more of A’Shawn Robinson this year.

And a lot less.

After signing as a free agent in 2020, the defensive tackle got a late start to his first season with the Rams, spending seven weeks on the non-football injury list with what he described as a “respiratory situation.”

But he has arrived for 2021 spring workouts not just healthy and ready for a full season on the field but flashing the effects of an offseason diet and workout program aimed at trimming 30 pounds from his listed weight.

Players often report for training claiming to be in the best shape of their lives. They don’t often sound as serious about it as Robinson.

The 26-year-old said his fitness kick-started when the Rams asked him to lose weight after his return to action last November.

“I thought about how I played in Detroit and how big I was and how much better I would be if I was cleaned up some,” Robinson said Wednesday, the sixth of the Rams’ eight days of organized team activities (OTAs) in Thousand Oaks. “I got my workout regimen in place, I started on my Pilates and yoga.”

He hired a new chef, gave up carbohydrates and fried foods, and switched “more of a vegan, pescetarian (diet).”

The results began to show in March, Robinson said.

“I’ve really invested a lot in my body so I can be ready for the team,” he said. “Honestly, I want to be the best for these guys. I’m not going to go out here and slack and let any of these guys down. I don’t want to let A.D. (Aaron Donald) and Bash (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Greg (Gaines) and coach Henny (defensive line coach Eric Henderson) down.”

Joseph-Day said Robinson looks “locked in.”

“A’Shawn’s transformed his body, lost weight, toned up,” said Joseph-Day, who started all 16 games at nose tackle in 2020. “He looks thinner, he looks more explosive.

“I’m excited for him, because he’s going to have an opportunity to play a full (season). It was a difficult situation he had to battle through.”

Robinson, a second-round draft pick from Alabama, was a free agent after four years with the Lions when the Rams signed him in March 2020 to replace Michael Brockers on the defensive line.

But Brockers’ agreement to join the Ravens fell through, and he returned to the Rams for a ninth season.

While Robinson was on the inactive list – and then playing only about one-fifth of snaps in the 10 games for which he was active – he was listening to lessons from Brockers.

“It was honestly just understanding the intensity and work and the focus that it takes so I can do this at a high caliber,” Robinson said this week.

Now Brockers really is gone, traded to the Lions in March in a salary dump. Morgan Fox, another piece of the defensive line rotation, signed with the Panthers. They’re among the offseason departures from a top-ranked defense that also has a new defensive coordinator in Raheem Morris, after Brandon Staley left to be the Chargers’ coach.

The Rams drafted defensive linemen Bobby Brown III (Texas A&M, fourth round) and Earnest Brown IV (Northwestern, fifth). But the big addition to their line might be having Robinson for a full year.

Big, just not as big as he was. Robinson was listed at 330 last year. He aims to play at 300-305.

Imo this is a really important development for the Rams' D. Robinson has always been a tremendous athlete, and yes he can rush the passer. Last year after missing much of the season and all of the preseason AR still showed potential, but getting in top shape should greatly increase his mobility and help the entire line. A lot.

I really like his dedication. Also really like his comments about learning from Brockers. Imo AR has the athletic potential to be as good as if not better than Brock when he was younger.

Now if only T Lewis can show up healthy and step up to his full potential after a similar rough, interrupted start last year.

 

[BonifayRam]

Imo this is a really important development for the Rams' D. Robinson has always been a tremendous athlete, and yes he can rush the passer. Last year after missing much of the season and all of the preseason AR still showed potential, but getting in top shape should greatly increase his mobility and help the entire line. A lot.

I really like his dedication. Also really like his comments about learning from Brockers. Imo AR has the athletic potential to be as good as if not better than Brock when he was younger.

Now if only T Lewis can show up healthy and step up to his full potential after a similar rough, interrupted start last year.

I have not seen any real ability to pressure or rush the passer from Robinson.

I think he knew IF, he was going to have a chance to start here he had to reshape himself for the most likely probable opportunity that might come. Looks like he had put in some serious work to be in that position. Good for him but now he must deliver out there on that DE post. Because he is not needed @ NT where SJ-D & Gaines are set. The 3 tech post is AD's and the backup to that 3 tech requires a lot of skills that Robinson just does not have. I would expect Massive rookie Bob Brown to see a good amount of running downs @ that 3 tech post to spell the aging Donald.

 

[So Ram]

He is saying all the right things and I am glad to hear it.

I like that the Rams hedged their bets too though. If Robinson replaces Brock and plays well then our depth looks very strong and ready to rotate heavily to keep them all fresh even vs the best run games.

LOL - weren’t you one of the Posters saying Brockers needed to get cut for salary Cap in 2019.
Troy Hill was another that posters didn’t want either saying his $5 mill was to much in 2020.
Best thing that happened to The Rams was after A” Robinson was signed,Brockers contract went bad like when Roger Saffold got F””k’d by the Raiders. The article states what an influence M. Brockers was for Robinson having watched how he prepares.
Mcvay built this thing the right way.An example is Havenstien as well with Whitworth mentoring The Rams young OL.

 

[CoachAllred]

“I’ve really invested a lot in my body so I can be ready for the team,” he said. “Honestly, I want to be the best for these guys. I’m not going to go out here and slack and let any of these guys down. I don’t want to let A.D. (Aaron Donald) and Bash (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Greg (Gaines) and coach Henny (defensive line coach Eric Henderson) down.”

Annnd once again, we reap the benefits of AD's Greatness.
Nobody and I mean Nobody half steps on AD's Defense!

#99 Go get that Damned ring Brother!!!

 

[Merlin]

LOL - weren’t you one of the Posters saying Brockers needed to get cut for salary Cap in 2019.
Troy Hill was another that posters didn’t want either saying his $5 mill was to much in 2020.
Best thing that happened to The Rams was after A” Robinson was signed,Brockers contract went bad like when Roger Saffold got F””k’d by the Raiders. The article states what an influence M. Brockers was for Robinson having watched how he prepares.
Mcvay built this thing the right way.An example is Havenstien as well with Whitworth mentoring The Rams young OL.

Brock was better in 2020 than any of his previous seasons. So the issue at hand right now is the dropoff from him to who we have on the roster. Do you want to actually talk about that or just talk shit.

And to answer your question I have never called for him to be cut. There are some here who disliked him way back, only thing I have ever criticized with him was that sometimes his production has not matched expectation. I didn't want us to sign him at the market rate for that reason last year in fact, as I doubted he would live up to it, though he did live up to it last year and he also saved our collective ass. Because if we had been depending on just Robinson at 5T we would not have had the top defense in this league during the regular season.

Re: Hill he is still an inconsistent player and it's why he's gone. It's on the film. Cleveland won't keep him for the duration of that contract I'll guarantee you that.

 

[Merlin]

I have not seen any real ability to pressure or rush the passer from Robinson.

I think he knew IF, he was going to have a chance to start here he had to reshape himself for the most likely probable opportunity that might come. Looks like he had put in some serious work to be in that position. Good for him but now he must deliver out there on that DE post. Because he is not needed @ NT where SJ-D & Gaines are set. The 3 tech post is AD's and the backup to that 3 tech requires a lot of skills that Robinson just does not have. I would expect Massive rookie Bob Brown to see a good amount of running downs @ that 3 tech post to spell the aging Donald.

His last dominant season was a couple years back for Detroit. Can't remember what year it was. When we signed him I looked at his games and he was a like a different player in a really top production season then looked like a JAG the year after. Can't remember which years were his "up" years and which were down. But that's who he is.

I pray we get the good Robinson this year. Because when he's playing at the top of his ability he is something. I am just skeptical that will happen.

 

[So Ram]

Brock was better in 2020 than any of his previous seasons. So the issue at hand right now is the dropoff from him to who we have on the roster. Do you want to actually talk about that or just talk shit.

And to answer your question I have never called for him to be cut. There are some here who disliked him way back, only thing I have ever criticized with him was that sometimes his production has not matched expectation. I didn't want us to sign him at the market rate for that reason last year in fact, as I doubted he would live up to it, though he did live up to it last year and he also saved our collective ass. Because if we had been depending on just Robinson at 5T we would not have had the top defense in this league during the regular season.

Re: Hill he is still an inconsistent player and it's why he's gone. It's on the film. Cleveland won't keep him for the duration of that contract I'll guarantee you that.

Well I’ll hold you to the lather in Hill.The rest is your opinion & I’m of a different.

My point exactly on Brockers though.The Rams got lucky the Ravens didn’t hold up there end.Fox is another guy that was a team leader.He just came in and was a grinder.
Malcom Brown falls into that category as well.Mcvay chose him over CJ Anderson.Williams will provide the CB’s with RAMsey some nice leadership.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

His last dominant season was a couple years back for Detroit. Can't remember what year it was. When we signed him I looked at his games and he was a like a different player in a really top production season then looked like a JAG the year after. Can't remember which years were his "up" years and which were down. But that's who he is.

I pray we get the good Robinson this year. Because when he's playing at the top of his ability he is something. I am just skeptical that will happen.

Contract year isnt it? If Ashawn kicks ass then one of two things happens. He signs for enough to land the Rams a Third or Fourth round comp pick. Not bad for a free agent reclamation project. Or, teams remember his past erratic play and the Rams can afford to resign him. Maybe the atmosphere created by Henny, AD and Bash will keep him straight.

I also thought Brokers had a very good 2020 season. Fox played great at the end of the season. The defensive line as a whole really Stepped it up a notch. Reports stated that Gaines is also trimmed down and stronger. It could be a great season for the defensive line.

 

[CGI_Ram]

The 26-year-old said his fitness kick-started when the Rams asked him to lose weight after his return to action last November.

“I thought about how I played in Detroit and how big I was and how much better I would be if I was cleaned up some,” Robinson said Wednesday, the sixth of the Rams’ eight days of organized team activities (OTAs) in Thousand Oaks. “I got my workout regimen in place, I started on my Pilates and yoga.”

He hired a new chef, gave up carbohydrates and fried foods, and switched “more of a vegan, pescetarian (diet).”

The results began to show in March, Robinson said.

“I’ve really invested a lot in my body so I can be ready for the team,” he said. “Honestly, I want to be the best for these guys. I’m not going to go out here and slack and let any of these guys down. I don’t want to let A.D. (Aaron Donald) and Bash (Sebastian Joseph-Day) and Greg (Gaines) and coach Henny (defensive line coach Eric Henderson) down.”

Joseph-Day said Robinson looks “locked in.”

“A’Shawn’s transformed his body, lost weight, toned up,” said Joseph-Day, who started all 16 games at nose tackle in 2020. “He looks thinner, he looks more explosive.

That’s the heart of the article, right there. Robinson sounds ready to go.

Thats HUGE because we need him.

Wooo! Gotta love seeing the guys work.

 

[Merlin]

Yeah and @Elmgrovegnome your post makes me think about our DL hire... He seems to have made a big effect with these guys. I hope we are in for a revamped DL front.

 

[MachS]

Robinson was a good player in Det. Solid in all areas with big upside because he was still young. Last year had to be frustrating for him, missing all the time due to covid and his heart health or whatever. Wouldn't be surprised if he's better than Brockers this year. If SJD continues to develop as well as Gaines, and with the addition of B Brown we should be very solid in the middle.