Whatever, I'm done trying to convince you, there's a Matthews every year, we haven't seen a guy like Robinson since the '90s. Take the "safe" guy if you want to, you'll regret passing on a Chris Long for a Robert Quinn in 5 years when both guys have reached their ceilings.
Jason Smith is not Robinson. They are two different players. People have been talking about how Robinson is the best LT prospect to come out in a long time. Coach Boudreau, months before we drafted him, compared him to Orlando Pace. Look at what Boudreau had to work with and what he was able to do with them. Just think about what he could turn Robinson into. Yes, he might start out at guard or RT, but in 5 years, when he's an All-Pro LT and an anchor for a dominant offense what will you think then? Will you still be comparing him to Jason Smith?
Obviously we didn't pass on Long for Quinn, did we, it's an analogy.
Obviously we didn't pass on Long for Quinn, did we, it's an analogy.
As for that comparison, it's ridiculous and just lazy, tbh. I don't give a damn what he was "heralded" as, there's a half dozen guys in this draft ALONE that are more athletic than that guy. Find me another 330 lb. OT within the past 10 years that ran a 4.8, I dare you.
It's not the number that matters, it's the elite athleticism and lower body power that it implies. Robinson has it, Matthews doesn't. Everybody in that Rams FO sees it, that's why he's the pick. I see it, that's why I called him to be the pick back in January even before the combine. Obviously, you don't understand it's importance, but there's always gonna be that naysayer who doesn't look at and/or understand the big picture.
but he was highly regarded for his run blocking, was he not?
