Jake Matthews grade from preaseason

[LACHAMP46]

What was gregs grade?

What was Greg Robinson's grade? I think Matthews had he been drafted by us would of been starting at LG also.

somewhere I saw a -1.2 or -0.2...PFF Not sure where I saw it....only 30-40 plays...weird....take no real stock in it.

 

[yrba1]

Wanted Matthews also but with Boudreau coaching Robinson up, I'm feeling more comfortable with the pick.

 

[A55VA6]

I'd pick Robinson over Matthews any day.

 

[blue4]

Not lookin for a fight here man but the damned game is injury prone,the NON injury prone players are so rare,IMO the term IP is somewhat unfair, but point taken we gotta be healthy or were gonna struggle

My point was we needed quality help on the line more than WR. Also, to not notice that JLong, Saffold, and Wells get hurt at a greater rate than other players would be irresponsible IMO. I realize the game is injury prone, but one only needs to look at the roll call at the trainers office to notice some players names are familiar.

 

[F. Mulder]

I love Robinson but anyone who is thinking Mathews is not going to be an above average consistent OT for years to come is crazy. I would take an entire line filled with JMs.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

I think this is a topic that needs to come up at the end of the season, and see how each guy fares. I know some people would have rather drafted Matthews, so this is a good comparison.

But give both guys time to learn the game a little bit first, it's a little early to judge either player yet.

 

[JackDRams]

Bust. Everyone knows, that if your a top pick you should be elite from day 1. Bust.

 

[rams56]

I loved the Greg Williams pick... I would have been just as happy with Mathews or Watkins.... and although I will not attempt to guess whose career will be better I will say this..... I watched the call.... holding on the long TD run and that would have been tough to take.....In my opinion was a good block....Go Rams.....

 

[rams56]

Lol Oops Greg Robinson. ... lol

 

[PolarBear]

A) Jake Mathew went against Cameron Wake, one of the top nfl pass rushers, for the majority of the night.
B) Mathews is a way more polished player with lower upside than Robinson, if Robinson becomes better than Mathews by the end of the preseason, we would have undoubtedly made the right decision to pick Robinson over Mathews.
C) Mathews was never in the running to be drafted #2, in fact Zach Martin was rated higher on their board.

 

[PolarBear]

Lol Oops Greg Robinson. ... lol

you can edit it as long as no one quotes that post first. It is on bottom of post with a pencil to the left of of it in a square.

 

[rams56]

you can edit it as long as no one quotes that post first. It is on bottom of post with a pencil to the left of of it in a square.

Thanks...sry....

 

[Boston Ram]

somewhere I saw a -1.2 or -0.2...PFF Not sure where I saw it....only 30-40 plays...weird....take no real stock in it.

Good stuff, thanks!

 

[Boston Ram]

I hate PFF grades, but for what it's worth, Robinson -0.4.

Thanks!

 

[JRobinson]

I, like others, wanted Robinson. I believe that he was the guy all along. We are running the football boys and in doing that, we selected the best run blocking and athletic OL in the draft. Now, if we were a passing team, I would have wanted Matthews. Why? Because in this case, I'd want to have a better pass protector who needs to improve on the run rather than the opposite. But because of our scheme and point of emphasis, Greg Robinson is the better choice for us.

I was also the guy screaming for DeCastro, and Cooper. But, I'm glad we ended up with the players that we did. I'm just a firm believer in building from the trenches out and I'm glad we addressed it with Robinson.

 

[rams56]

A) Jake Mathew went against Cameron Wake, one of the top nfl pass rushers, for the majority of the night.
B) Mathews is a way more polished player with lower upside than Robinson, if Robinson becomes better than Mathews by the end of the preseason, we would have undoubtedly made the right decision to pick Robinson over Mathews.
C) Mathews was never in the running to be drafted #2, in fact Zach Martin was rated higher on their board.

I didn't know that about Martin. .... wow that would have been a reach at no 2 or inside the top ten....at least in my opinion. ...Back to Mathews and Watkins....was thinking if the rams traded down further in the first ten picks....imo.....Martin's value was right around were he was drafted....just my thoughts.....go Robinson. ...Go Rams.....

 

[A55VA6]

I love Robinson but anyone who is thinking Mathews is not going to be an above average consistent OT for years to come is crazy. I would take an entire line filled with JMs.

They both have a chance to be great players in this league, for sure.

I just feel Matthews is almost a finished product. Robinson has some room to improve and has some adjusting to do, but I'd take his size/athletic ability over Matthews. Especially in the offense we're running.

 

[tahoe]

I wanted Zack Martin (and Watkins...) because he is a better pass blocker than Robinson and a better run blocker than Matthews.

 

[TheDYVKX]

I loved Matthews at the time and he was my #1 guy and still is, but I am excited and happy to have Robinson, so I had no problem with the pick. Didn't think we could have gone wrong whatsoever.

Week 1 preseason games have no effect on how a player might turn out though. It means nothing. Jake Matthews will still be the guy I thought he would be.

 

[Mojo Ram]

I was a Robinson/Donald guy all along...so if these guys bust out i'll be a man about it and blame Snead.