Ok... so i caught the cut u for both players this preseason. I might be in the very very minority, but I think their potential still out weights their weaknesses. I would still not give up on them. To me it all comes down to experience in playing this position.
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Robinson's problem is between his ears. In a way he's like Martellus Bennett was at Dallas. You knew he had to be good, but only flashed a few times (because he was stuck behind an ALL PRO). Most of the time, when he got a chance, he looked very ordinary.
So what if he's fast? Can't block, can't think, and catches on occasion.
Adrien Robinson = Travis Beckum. Not worth a damn. Big disappointment by not being one of the cuts today.
Then Pope is released. Same revolving door at TE but with one major difference. They all suck. Coincidence? Possible but doubtful.
So what if he's fast? Can't block, can't think, and catches on occasion.
Adrien Robinson = Travis Beckum. Not worth a damn. Big disappointment by not being one of the cuts today.
Travis Beckum actually gave his some really big plays during the 2011 stretch run, so he wasn't completely useless. Just took him that long to be a) healthy and b) find his role in the O.
I know, I know, he fumbled, but as we all know, that is teachable. The speed at that size is not.
I think the Giants see him learning as the season progresses and with his speed and size he could become a factor. He could also be mediocre but I am one that loves a guy that can haul ass down the seem like he can.
If he stays healthy, trust me, he'll be a matchup problem for some teams and the Giants will exploit.
Donnell has upside as well. My prayer is that by mid-season TE is a strength rather than the perceived weakness that it is right now.