There hasn't been a single report since he finally showed up for mandatory practices that indicates he was winning the starting gig. All reports made it sound like he was slow and out of shape. Getting handled by Fowler the other night, along with looking at the QB he'd be protecting makes this decision seem pretty prudent on his part. It also makes the Robinson pick in the draft a smart move.

Looking at what's in free agency for depth, Ryan Clady is the top tackle still out there, and that's not exactly an inspiring prospect.

Nick Mangold is still out there if you want to shift Linder over.

I think the team still needs to look at their options in veteran free agency to bring in someone to help with the depth at a minimum, and perhaps to compete for the starting gig at center or guard. Robinson is now the starting LT for this team, and that's fine.

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