Was he? I know it was only 9 snaps but he did nothing but handle the guy in front of him, far more than our other linemen seemed capable of.....and yet, when he was in there, he was as much a part of the problem as any of the guys he would be replacing!
I guess you didn't see him give the ole' block on the play that resulted in the pick six? He has very little idea of what to do when they run any kind of a stunt in front of him. He continually blocks the wrong guy, and doesn't seem to understand the concept of passing off and picking up someone who may not have started the play lined up across from him.Was he? I know it was only 9 snaps but he did nothing but handle the guy in front of him, far more than our other linemen seemed capable of.
He continually blocks the wrong guy, and doesn't seem to understand the concept of passing off and picking up someone who may not have started the play lined up across from him
There's only so much they can do presnap. But when d-lines run stunts, not much anyone can do once the ball is snapped to communicate that. And that's where he struggles.I thought Wells and Long were there to make sure they communicated that to him?
Was he? I know it was only 9 snaps but he did nothing but handle the guy in front of him, far more than our other linemen seemed capable of.
There's only so much they can do presnap. But when d-lines run stunts, not much anyone can do once the ball is snapped to communicate that. And that's where he struggles.
IMO, it would have been even worse for him early in the game, as Minnesota was stunting a lot, especially in the run game. Ran slants with the d-line trying to sell out to stop the running game. Rarely did they just line up and play the gap in front of them. It's a risk vs. reward way to play defense, because if they slant the wrong direction, it can be very susceptible to a big cut back run. But they seemed to be pretty effective in limiting the running game early on.
I guess you didn't see him give the ole' block on the play that resulted in the pick six? He has very little idea of what to do when they run any kind of a stunt in front of him. He continually blocks the wrong guy, and doesn't seem to understand the concept of passing off and picking up someone who may not have started the play lined up across from him.
I don't see that being better. Robinson will be fine, but he just isn't far enough along to understand the complexities of the NFL yet. Long has never played inside, so I don't see where that is advantageous.good explanation..
This may sound pretty stupid but would long be better served playing on the inside next to wells to solidify the middle and let grob play the tackle position where they seemingly play more man vs. man?
Yet, it is a good thing that are the youngest team in the NFL every year? I am not saying that you think that, but the Rams franchise seems to wear that fact like a badge of honor. IMHO they need to start drafting more polished talent rather than very athletic players (projects) that they hope will someday learn how to play. I think that the fact that GRob can't break into the offensive line after how they played last week is a red flag. I sure hope they don't have another Jason Smith on the team. Wasn't an amazing yet raw athlete as well?Robinson will be fine, but he just isn't far enough along to understand the complexities of the NFL yet.
I agree, and that does not bode well for this week. Tampa will be blitzing the house after Austin Davis. Unless he is a completely different QB than last week I don't expect the offense to be on the field very much.Once again, for me, last week just furthers the point that this team needs to find a way to get an early lead.
going through his snaps at the end of the minny game..
IMO , he needs to work on picking up stunts/recognition, and not getting pushed so far back... he looks like he either he is stepping too far back or is being pushed back on pass pro. And for what its worth the first snap was the only stunt I saw.
Watched the same plays. Outside of the missed stunt, looked good to me.going through his snaps at the end of the minny game..
He comes in at 3:14 in the 4th qtr for anyone with game rewind.
1st snap - whiffs on the stunt, barr forces the throw, pick 6, davis took a good shot
2nd snap - falls back a bit but regains balance and blocks off defender, no pressure allowed.. looked better
3rd snap - great job, threw the linemen to the ground.
4th snap - walled off defender well
5th snap - gets pushed a bit back into the pocket, digs in and seals off the blocker.
6th snap - first run play... ran 5 yards before he ran into a line backer, and only got one arm on him. Could have been a much better block.
7 snap - irrelevant - snap flies over qb's head and he had no one to block initially
8th snap - holds block eventually gets pushed into qb.
IMO , he needs to work on picking up stunts/recognition, and not getting pushed so far back... he looks like he either he is stepping too far back or is being pushed back on pass pro. And for what its worth the first snap was the only stunt I saw.
The only thing amazing about Smith was how amazingly overrated he was heading into the draft. Hated the pick, should've gone Monroe.Yet, it is a good thing that are the youngest team in the NFL every year? I am not saying that you think that, but the Rams franchise seems to wear that fact like a badge of honor. IMHO they need to start drafting more polished talent rather than very athletic players (projects) that they hope will someday learn how to play. I think that the fact that GRob can't break into the offensive line after how they played last week is a red flag. I sure hope they don't have another Jason Smith on the team. Wasn't an amazing yet raw athlete as well?
Yet, it is a good thing that are the youngest team in the NFL every year? I am not saying that you think that, but the Rams franchise seems to wear that fact like a badge of honor. IMHO they need to start drafting more polished talent rather than very athletic players (projects) that they hope will someday learn how to play. I think that the fact that GRob can't break into the offensive line after how they played last week is a red flag. I sure hope they don't have another Jason Smith on the team. Wasn't an amazing yet raw athlete as well?
I agree, and that does not bode well for this week. Tampa will be blitzing the house after Austin Davis. Unless he is a completely different QB than last week I don't expect the offense to be on the field very much.
agreedAnd was the one he completely blew his assignment on. Not saying he misses on every stunt. But he does struggle when they run them.