Cleveland Browns: 3 reasons why starting Greg Robinson makes sense
By Joel W. Cade
Reason 1: Robinson graded well per PFF
Preseason Week 1 was a good week for Robinson. A simple eye ball test via the television broadcast showed a player who understood the position and played it well. Granted this was against the New York Giants second-team defense. But there were starters on the offensive line who struggled against the second team.
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Pro Football Focus had Robinson as the highest graded left tackle for the week. He made their preseason week 1 team of the week. He had a final grade of 81.8 which scores as above average play. Here is what they said.
"Greg Robinson, Cleveland Browns – 81.8 The potential has always been there, but the lack of consistency is what’s rendered Robinson a colossal draft bust. On 44 snaps against the Giants, Robinson yielded all of one hurry in an impressive outing. – Michael Renner, Pro Football Focus"
For one day at least, Robinson did not look like the first-round bust he has been. But if people can ignore his initial draft position, Robinson’s play would make him a serviceable left tackle in the NFL. And that is all the Browns need right now – a serviceable left tackle.
The Browns decided to give Robinson a shot at left tackle in practice on Monday. Robinson at tackle let Joel Bitonio move back to left guard. In one move, the Browns have added experience and depth to their offensive line. Plus, they would have an experienced left tackle for the season.
The real question remains, was Week 1 of the preseason a fluke? Or is Robinson figuring out how to play left tackle? The Browns only need him to be serviceable this season.