Vikings trade for Cam Robinson
Oct 30, 2024 10:41:46 GMT -6
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Post by Funkytown on Oct 30, 2024 10:41:46 GMT -6
Good read:
Conclusion
Considering Christian Darrisaw went down with an injury less than a week ago, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did a fantastic job replacing him with a quality starting LT in Cam Robinson. Robinson has played a ton of football throughout his career, mostly at a solid but not elite level.
Robinson comes with a high salary cost but a low draft pick cost for just a fifth-seventh swap in 2026. If the Vikings have to give up more due to a playing time incentive, they also built in a way to recoup value. Robinson can earn them a compensatory pick after leaving in free agency this offseason.
As a player, Robinson has physical attributes that seem to mirror Darrisaw. Regarding what he can be asked to do, he has experience being left on an island, but it’s mostly during quick game throws. Robinson shows a strong anchor and great displacement in the run game. He’s a consistent pass-setter with great size and strength but a few inconsistencies. His large frame sometimes prevents him from playing with great pad level, and he probably lacks some transitional quickness to stop inside moves.
It’s likely that the Vikings will have to run more quick game in response to losing Darrisaw, but they won’t have to eliminate their deep play-action game because Robinson can hold up well enough. In the run game, the Vikings can continue to run what they have all year, and I think Robinson will perform similarly to Darrisaw.
It’s not likely Robinson will live up to Darrisaw’s standard, but he appears to be a quality starting player. He allows the players lower on the depth chart to keep their roles rather than straining Minnesota’s overall depth, which is a fantastic way for the Vikings to replace their superstar LT with the trade deadline fast approaching.
Considering Christian Darrisaw went down with an injury less than a week ago, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did a fantastic job replacing him with a quality starting LT in Cam Robinson. Robinson has played a ton of football throughout his career, mostly at a solid but not elite level.
Robinson comes with a high salary cost but a low draft pick cost for just a fifth-seventh swap in 2026. If the Vikings have to give up more due to a playing time incentive, they also built in a way to recoup value. Robinson can earn them a compensatory pick after leaving in free agency this offseason.
As a player, Robinson has physical attributes that seem to mirror Darrisaw. Regarding what he can be asked to do, he has experience being left on an island, but it’s mostly during quick game throws. Robinson shows a strong anchor and great displacement in the run game. He’s a consistent pass-setter with great size and strength but a few inconsistencies. His large frame sometimes prevents him from playing with great pad level, and he probably lacks some transitional quickness to stop inside moves.
It’s likely that the Vikings will have to run more quick game in response to losing Darrisaw, but they won’t have to eliminate their deep play-action game because Robinson can hold up well enough. In the run game, the Vikings can continue to run what they have all year, and I think Robinson will perform similarly to Darrisaw.
It’s not likely Robinson will live up to Darrisaw’s standard, but he appears to be a quality starting player. He allows the players lower on the depth chart to keep their roles rather than straining Minnesota’s overall depth, which is a fantastic way for the Vikings to replace their superstar LT with the trade deadline fast approaching.
... and neither is this Chris guy.