the cat had all the measurables..........
what he lacked, the crucial element in what I know I now need in any high pick (or even lower rounder) at left tackle is football intelligence, or intelligence, period.
To learn, to improve, to use every rep to get better.
Gil Brandt noted that what he always looks for in a center is smarts. Well, for me that carries over to tackles, left tackles specifically, as well.
I give Brandt credit in his assessments. He probably isn't always right, but dang, he often he has great notes on draft prospects, and what they'll need in order to prosper as pros.
I'd be curious to ask Les if he considers the Robinson mistake his worst while having been employed by the Rams
Clearly, he got it wrong. They all did.
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BTW, just looking at Brandt's choice brought me to this outstanding article on Robinson, and linemen, in general.
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