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Dallas Cowboys draft series: Oklahoma OG Duke Robinson
10:30 AM Tue, Apr 07, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips
Here is the video; http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***/archives/2009/04/dallas-cowboys-draft-series-oklahoma-og.html
Size: 6-5, 329
Combine 40-yard-dash: 5.33
POSITIVES
He's a good run blocker because of his size, burst off the line of scrimmage and nasty disposition. He has strong hands and consistently plays with good leverage, which is especially important for a player his height. He takes pride in finishing blocks. He excels at pulling. His long arms help make him an effective pass blocker. Robinson will arrive in the NFL with a lot of experience against high-caliber competition. He was a three-year starter and two-time All-American for the Sooners.
NEGATIVES
Robinson can be sloppy with his technique as a pass blocker, and he struggles when he doesn't get his hands on the defensive player. He physically overpowered many opponents in college, but his strength is somewhat of a concern after he did only 20 bench press reps of 225 pounds at Oklahoma's pro day. Only five offensive linemen at the combine did fewer reps.
COWBOY FIT
Robinson, one of the top guards in the draft, would have to wow the coaches to bump LG Kyle Kosier from the starting lineup. But the Cowboys need to develop a young player at that position, especially with Kosier recovering from a foot injury that kept him off the field most of last season. Robinson would certainly have a chance to compete for the starting job in 2010. If the Cowboys want him, they'll have to take him with their first pick (51st overall). He might not get that far, and it's extremely unlikely that he'll slide into the third round.
OKLAHOMA OFFENSIVE LINE COACH JAMES PATTON
"He's got some quick feet for a big guy, and he's explosive. He likes to pull and is physical when he pulls. For a 330-pound guy, he really moves well. Duke plays with good leverage consistently, too. ... I don't know if there's too many guys who can knock a guy off the ball five yards, pro or college. Maybe there's some thing strength-wise he could be better at, but he definitely has the quickness and explosion. Maybe there are some linemen who are a little thicker, torque-wise, but we played fast and trained our guys for that. Whatever program he gets into, he'll be able to fit. ... He sets up well [in pass protection]. Sometimes he just didn't use his hands. He's got long arms and big hands, but sometimes he'd let a guy get into his body. The times he got beat, he just didn't use his hands. He's a physical player and likes to butt his head into guys. That's just technique. He needs to be drilled on it. ... He's a big, talented physical player who never missed time and always played through injuries and soreness."
SCRAPBOOK
Duke Robinson's animal instinct takes charge on the field (Daily Oklahoman)
Ex-OU linemen might hear bitter truth (Tulsa World)
10:30 AM Tue, Apr 07, 2009 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz
Tim MacMahon E-mail News tips
Here is the video; http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***/archives/2009/04/dallas-cowboys-draft-series-oklahoma-og.html
Size: 6-5, 329
Combine 40-yard-dash: 5.33
POSITIVES
He's a good run blocker because of his size, burst off the line of scrimmage and nasty disposition. He has strong hands and consistently plays with good leverage, which is especially important for a player his height. He takes pride in finishing blocks. He excels at pulling. His long arms help make him an effective pass blocker. Robinson will arrive in the NFL with a lot of experience against high-caliber competition. He was a three-year starter and two-time All-American for the Sooners.
NEGATIVES
Robinson can be sloppy with his technique as a pass blocker, and he struggles when he doesn't get his hands on the defensive player. He physically overpowered many opponents in college, but his strength is somewhat of a concern after he did only 20 bench press reps of 225 pounds at Oklahoma's pro day. Only five offensive linemen at the combine did fewer reps.
COWBOY FIT
Robinson, one of the top guards in the draft, would have to wow the coaches to bump LG Kyle Kosier from the starting lineup. But the Cowboys need to develop a young player at that position, especially with Kosier recovering from a foot injury that kept him off the field most of last season. Robinson would certainly have a chance to compete for the starting job in 2010. If the Cowboys want him, they'll have to take him with their first pick (51st overall). He might not get that far, and it's extremely unlikely that he'll slide into the third round.
OKLAHOMA OFFENSIVE LINE COACH JAMES PATTON
"He's got some quick feet for a big guy, and he's explosive. He likes to pull and is physical when he pulls. For a 330-pound guy, he really moves well. Duke plays with good leverage consistently, too. ... I don't know if there's too many guys who can knock a guy off the ball five yards, pro or college. Maybe there's some thing strength-wise he could be better at, but he definitely has the quickness and explosion. Maybe there are some linemen who are a little thicker, torque-wise, but we played fast and trained our guys for that. Whatever program he gets into, he'll be able to fit. ... He sets up well [in pass protection]. Sometimes he just didn't use his hands. He's got long arms and big hands, but sometimes he'd let a guy get into his body. The times he got beat, he just didn't use his hands. He's a physical player and likes to butt his head into guys. That's just technique. He needs to be drilled on it. ... He's a big, talented physical player who never missed time and always played through injuries and soreness."
SCRAPBOOK
Duke Robinson's animal instinct takes charge on the field (Daily Oklahoman)
Ex-OU linemen might hear bitter truth (Tulsa World)
