(06-12-2018, 06:55 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(06-12-2018, 06:10 PM)Upper Wrote: I know there is often disagreement between fans and media/evaluators, but I don't think I've ever seen a gulf so big between what Jags fans and PFF/NFL1000 think of Cam Robinson. Neither of those grading sites had Robinson rated as a top 20 LT last year, and yet we consistently talk about him on here like he is already among the best at the position.

Not saying I think either is right or wrong, but it''s a weird, puzzling, yet also fascinating observation.

PFF grades on o-linemen too frequently make little sense for my taste -  and I haven't seen this consistent talk of Robinson being among the best you speak of around here. 

I see one guy that is confused about the importance of the sacks-allowed stat, and a bunch of people who just think he did well for a rook and has great potential.  
Other threads have been mostly the same. Plenty of Jags fans that are excited about the new kid's potential with a few of them overstating it.

Honestly I was super-high on Cam coming out. Actually at one point had him in our group of possible first round selections.
I think where he was drafted and how he performed he should be viewed as a very good pick and we as fans should be optimistic about his potential as a long-term fixture at LT.

I can see why rating sites wouldn't have him as high. Dude actually got worked in a couple games. Sure he didn't directly give up a sack a lot... but pressures are sometimes more important.
I also think the rating sites can be off base with the quantifying factors.... I've seen Rodgers have a helluva game only to be the 12th best QB of the week, or some grabbage.

Best LT in the game today? Nah... but honestly, what LT from Thomas, to Smith, to any of them have been "the best LT in the game" as a rookie?
I think he really could be top 3 LT as soon as next season, with improvement.

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