If the Jet's do not address DE/OLB in RD 1 with Anthony Spencer or Jarivs Moss (Doubt he falls to us)......Brian Robison DE, Texas would be a perfect OLB for our 3-4 system. Robison's measurables at the combine were off the charts. Ross, Griffin and even Crowder get most of the pub. on Texas' defense. Robison was a playmaker off the edge that would wreck havoc. One weaknesss Brian would need to improve on would be dropping in coverage, but he has the measurables to overcome any liabilities. I really like Robison better than Woodley. Here's a highlight film of Mr Robison. I hope he's on the Jet's radar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83iG-b3kjQA
Nice video - he looks like a throwback, brawler type (reminds me of Mangold in that respect). I could imagine a lot of his plays with an old-fashioned NFL Films soundtrack. I would be happy to see him in Jets green but I don't know enough to say what round he is likely to go in.
I'm with you with taking him over Woodley. He's one of those players whose measurables absolutely translate onto the field. He's extremely athletic and has a higher ceiling IMO than a lot of guys ranked ahead of him at the position. He's also of a great build for a 3-4 OLB. I'd absolutely take a chance with him in the second. From NFLDC: Height: 6-31/8 | Weight: 259 | 40-Time: 4.67 Strengths: A fantastic all-around athlete...Very good timed speed and quickness...Tough and physical...A disruptive pass rusher...Has a motor that never stops and is excellent in pursuit...A hard worker with top-notch intangibles...Has some versatility...Good special teams player and kick blocker...Lots of experience...Was quite productive. Weaknesses: Does not have the ideal bulk that you look for...Does not necessarily translate his workout numbers to the field...Needs to get stronger...Struggles versus the run and at the point...Has trouble shedding blockers...Lacks fluid hips and top change of direction skills...Not real explosive and lacks a burst...Minor durability concerns. Notes: Also a standout track star for the Longhorns in the shot put and discus...Began his career as a middle linebacker...His father, Jimmy, played linebacker on Ranger Junior College’s National Championship team in the 1970s...Cousin, Casey Jones, played offensive guard at Texas Tech (1994-96)...Has a 40+-inch vertical leap...A bit of a workout warrior who could surprise...Could project to outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme at the next level...A solid backup at worst and perhaps a lot more. The "ideal bulk" weakness is in regards to him as a DE prospect (he's a good size for OLB, as Isaid above). I also don't understand the "lack of explosiveness/burst" remark, however....that video proves that he's anything but not explosive.
I thinking Rd 2 also....he'll never make to Rd 3 for the Jets. Blalock Josh Wilson Brian Robison Mike Walker These players in day one and I'm thrilled beyond belief.
I don't think Robison is a linebacker, and I wasn't overwhelmed by that highlight video. I think his combine workout was a bit of a stretch. In general, it's a good idea to avoid Texas players. -X-
Ever since the combine I've liked this kid. He's a football player and still flies under the radar. Picking him up at the end of rd 2 will give us a player that is a momentum builder. Hes a posluzny like player but outside and i high motor, which Mangini couldn't stop saying in his press conferences last year.
Vince Young was a Texas player, sir. Texas Tackles are one thing, they are busts. But defensive player from Texas get it done.
Vince Young won some games, but let's not christen him lord and savior. He quietly finished the season quite poorly. In the last 4 games, he threw a total of 2 touchdowns. Because he's Vince Young, Texas superstar he got a lot more credit than he should have, while Travis Henry was chewing it up on the ground. We are talking about an overachieving college player who doesn't look particularly athletic. He might turn out, but I don't put Robison in the same class as any of the elite guys based on his Combine, and I wouldn't expect him to be much of a contributor. -X-
While your correct that hes still unproven, Young is one of many Texas players that have contributed positively on many football teams. If you look at their recent players who are in the NFL (minus takles), those players are good contributors on their respective teams.
1. Here's where you and I differ. To me, having the measurables but not having lived up to them thus far is a major red flag 2. I like that highlight vid - looks like he has awareness, ability to shed and a nice motor 3. It does, however, look like he's a bit stiff in the hips - he had trouble turning and chasing 4. I agree, in general, it's best to avoid texas players, though strangely enough I love both Justin Blalock and Michael Griffin in this draft. It's just a fact that the Texas program is terribly unstructured and their playbook has been bettered in any number of high schools. That's not to say anythign about individual players, it just means they have a bigger jump to make than most Division I players. 5. I prefer Woodley though he has many of the same measurables problems simply because he HAS produced consistently over his career.
how about this mock 1. Darrelle revis or justin blalock 2a. Eric wright or josh beekman(depending who we get in the 1st round) 2b. Brian robinson 3. Mike walker
Strength doesn't seem to be a problem at all because in this video at least; he completely bulldozes everyone that gets in front of him. He's fast in a straight run but I don't really see change of direction ability or much hip movement. Read: Agility. That wouldn't bode well in the OLB job. That, like many things, can be worked on and improved, especially with a professional conditioning program.
Vilmatic, If you don't like Texas player's in general, then Michigan player's (Woodley, who you like) should raise a red flag. Lloyd Carr. over the past 6 years, has one of the most underachieving group of players I've ever seen in NCAA history. Michigan's coaching staff has run a once proud school of highly productive players that would kick Ohio State's butt year in and year out, into a punch-line. Michigan gets embarssed now by Ohio State....it's all in the coaching. I like Robison's production over Woodley and Robison's non-stop motor and energy translate to his productivity. Playing the OLB positon in the 3-4 you need to to be an excellent athlete, and Robison's workout numbers are better than Woodley's. I agree, that not all player's workout numbers translate to the field, but at OLB those numbers are very important.
