Greg Robinson not even second string

[Merlin]

I'm really not sure its an intelligence deficiency. Playing tackle is hard. Its not simply that he doesn't know or can't remember the assignments - its muscle memory and instincts that are missing - those things take time to develop.

He has played in 46 games to include 42 starts, over three seasons. He has had plenty of time, snaps, and coaching. And I am relieved to see that this regime is not interested in making excuses for him.

 

[Zaphod]

Just think, we could have had any one of the following instead of Robinson:

Khalil Mack (can you imagine him and AD on the same defense...)
OBJ
Mike Evans
Derek Carr (instant franchise QB, but this pick has a lot of hindsight involved)
Zack Martin
Jake Matthews
C.J. Mosley (would've been NASTY next to Ogletree)

No question about it, I definitely was hoping for Mack, Mosley and Matthews. Mostly I was hoping for Khalil Mack.

Don't get me wrong, I still want to see him succeed, just like I'm still hoping that Austin magically becomes worth every penny he's paid and more. Heck, I held off hope for Quick until the bitter end. I know that last year was just a rookie season for Goff and expect him to turn around. I know that Gurley will turn it around.

I want Robinson to turn it around, and maybe I'm just a jaded fan, but the way it looks right now is an epic waste of a pick.

 

[So Ram]

His salary this year is guaranteed so all cutting him does is free to p a roster spot.

Thanks

 

[So Ram]

He has played in 46 games to include 42 starts, over three seasons. He has had plenty of time, snaps, and coaching. And I am relieved to see that this regime is not interested in making excuses for him.

Or any other player. They a free thinkers , unlike the Fisher regime.

I really like Connor Barwin signing , with Joyner playing FS !!
Then trusting Barron who most Ram fans were wanting to trade. Wade really likes his cover skills.
--Cody Davis is getting some good looks as well. He is starting right now as Mo is out.
-- Look out for Casanova !! He is a true sleeper that no Ram fans are talking about except yours truly. Lol

 

[Ram65]

Lot's of different opinions on the Robinson failure.

I would say he tried. Worked out with Bentley in the off season last year. Hasn't been in any trouble that I recall. He doesn't have the quick feet to pass block effectively. He seemed confused on assignments far too often. He has made some silly mistakes. Is it lack of brain power or does he not have the the ability to move quickly enough. The Rams could be motivating him one last time to see if he can respond. If he doesn't then time to cut him.

I thought Robinson could be a good pick at worse move to guard when he was drafted. Lane Johnson looked good with his quick feet. He has been good at RT after rough first year but, did get suspended last year.

 

[Soul Surfer]

You also have to factor in that Jeff Fisher's son Trent played on that Auburn team as well, so I am sure that played a part in the Robinson selection as well. I guarantee with this regime the pick would have been Jake Matthews.

And let's not forget National-Championship Hysteria.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I thought Robinson could be a good pick at worse move to guard when he was drafted.

With the number 2 pick in the entire draft?

Ixnay.

 

[Rams43]

Strength and athleticism mean nothing when you you're too stupid to know wtf you're doing.

And I think his problems go deeper, too. I suspect he's an excuse maker, type of personality who won't take personal accountability. And I also suspect he's a suspicious/difficult type who doesn't take to coaching. Those things will come out if and when he's cut loose, so I fully expect that stuff to become known at some point.

I think you made a good catch there regarding "doesn't take to coaching", Merlin.

I specifically recall McVay recently being quoted as saying that Brown was very coachable. Was that a backhanded dig at GRob? Or maybe meant as a very non subtle motivator to get GRob's attention?

I'll say this. If GRob fails under Kromer's teaching, then he's destined to be a backup for the rest of his career, at best. Can't say it any plainer than that.

 

[den-the-coach]

Free Greg Robinson
I still think Greg Robinson is exactly what he was when we drafted him. New regime comes in, switches him to RT.

I disagree, granted this is football, but how many of us have dealt with changes in Corporate America and had to adapt, improvise and overcome? Even when you get to a certain level, somebody is always testing you, IMHO, it's not like GROB was doing that well and the Rams did sign someone far superior to him, so they gave him a chance to still be on the first team and so far, he's failed to seize the day!

 

[MTRamsFan]

I fear G-Rob's career is starting to look like...

I really hope he can turn it around.

 

[LACHAMP46]

He seemed confused on assignments far too often.

Look at some videos...he's not the only player on "0" that looked confused...especially the line.

 

[Soul Surfer]

Jake Matthews has NOT "been garbage".

Jake Matthew has played through injuries at a above-average level.

He has not looked as good as advertised but compared to vvvvvvvRobinson??vvvvvvvvv

Matthews looks like Jonathan Ogden.

 

[Dieter the Brock]

I disagree, granted this is football, but how many of us have dealt with changes in Corporate America and had to adapt, improvise and overcome? Even when you get to a certain level, somebody is always testing you, IMHO, it's not like GROB was doing that well and the Rams did sign someone far superior to him, so they gave him a chance to still be on the first team and so far, he's failed to seize the day!

I admit that GRob is a potential bust
but still, why can't he just be a back-up at LT?
That's just what I don't understand - the guy is still under contract. He could be a decent LT backup for Whitworth

 

[bubbaramfan]

You're all jumping the gun on GRob. He hasn't had Kromer but for a few days and no work in pads. Kromer and McVay are using Brown as a motivational tool and keeping their options open. With Kromer's teaching skills, it remains to be seen if Grob is the problem or it was Boudreau's lack of teaching skill. We are just learning that Coach Boo assumed they all knew proper technique and just coached assignments, and we know how well that turned out last season. They all regressed and that points to coaching.

A message GRob can understand. Improve, or try your luck with another team next year. Lets give Kromer a chance to teach GRob the "technique" he desperately needs before we toss him under the bus.

 

[OldSchool]

When he was drafted we all knew he was raw and needed coaching to reach what Fisher believed was his full potential.This was common knowledge and the biggest knock on him. Physically gifted but needed major work on his technique. We now know through hindsight that Fisher failed to put together an offensive coaching staff to develop anybody let alone a raw OT like GRob.

Part of GRob's failure also resides in Fishers failed signing of Jake Long. The plan was to have GRob occupy the LG spot for a couple years while he learned next to the veteran Long. A good plan but as we now know Long couldn't stay healthy and instead of sticking with the plan and developing GRob first as a LG Fisher panicked and moved him to LT well before he was ready to occupy it. As much as I dislike the guy Fisher would have been much better off moving Saffold out there inspite of him failing there before.

That IMO is why GRob failed.

 

[Ram65]

Look at some videos...he's not the only player on "0" that looked confused...especially the line.

I hear ya coach! I was hoping he would make a nice switch to RT.

You're all jumping the gun on GRob. He hasn't had Kromer but for a few days and no work in pads. Kromer and McVay are using Brown as a motivational tool and keeping their options open. With Kromer's teaching skills, it remains to be seen if Grob is the problem or it was Boudreau's lack of teaching skill. We are just learning that Coach Boo assumed they all knew proper technique and just coached assignments, and we know how well that turned out last season. They all regressed and that points to coaching.

A message GRob can understand. Improve, or try your luck with another team next year. Lets give Kromer a chance to teach GRob the "technique" he desperately needs before we toss him under the bus.

I hope your right bubba!
Camp will be the time and place to find out if GRob has a future with the Rams and what that future is.

 

[Soul Surfer]

I admit that GRob is a potential bust

True.

I am going with about 5% potential and 95% BUST.

:

 

[Soul Surfer]

why can't he just be a back-up at LT?

Because when he comes in at left tackle or right tackle we're going to have an offensive breakdown 60% of the time.

Give me a Pace Murphy or Darrell Williams who works his rear end off and tries to get better AND is doing it.

 

[Soul Surfer]

When he was drafted we all knew that he was raw.

That IMO is why GRob failed.

Here you go OS.

I edited your post down to the Reader's Digest version.

 

[dieterbrock]

You're all jumping the gun on GRob. He hasn't had Kromer but for a few days and no work in pads. Kromer and McVay are using Brown as a motivational tool and keeping their options open. With Kromer's teaching skills, it remains to be seen if Grob is the problem or it was Boudreau's lack of teaching skill. We are just learning that Coach Boo assumed they all knew proper technique and just coached assignments, and we know how well that turned out last season. They all regressed and that points to coaching.

A message GRob can understand. Improve, or try your luck with another team next year. Lets give Kromer a chance to teach GRob the "technique" he desperately needs before we toss him under the bus.

I'm totally with you on this, however if his attitude isn't great, then he's done.