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Well our dynasty was nice while it lasted; maybe we can trade J Brown for Dorsey...

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Patrick Robinson CB.........

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patrick robinson DB FSU

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NFL speak: Robinson is the Seminoles most active pass defender and should make the transition to the next level well. His combination of size, strength and athleticism is best suited as a rolled up corner in two deep schemes. He is a solid perimeter run defender but not always physical versus larger ball carriers. Pat needs to use his hands better to jam and reroute receivers off the line of scrimmage as well as his over all body positioning in coverage. He can be aggressive in zone schemes and is susceptible to gadget plays as well as double moves. Robinson is a good football player that should contribute on special teams as a rookie while developing his overall game

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Strength
Robinson possesses the ideal size and straight line speed coveted in today’s starting corners. He anticipates break points well and jumps routes. Robinson’s a competitive defender with great ball skills, who was not tested often later in his college career. He’s a special team’s contributor, which will allow him to see the field immediately.
Weakness
Only has average play speed for the position and doesn’t have as much closing burst and quickness when transitioning as you’d like to see. There are some durability questions as he dealt with multiple injuries in college. Only an average technician who would benefit from some coaching up at the next level.

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Overview
Robinson has good size and athleticism and has all the natural traits teams are looking for in a first-round pick.

He exploded onto the scene in 2007, snaring six interceptions despite only starting five games. He was suspended for his role in the infamous Florida State academic scandal and missed the Music City Bowl and the first three games of the 2008 season, but quickly proved just as effective as a junior.

In '09, Robinson enjoyed his best all-around season. He had career highs in tackles (47), solo tackles (37), passes broken up (11) and forced fumbles (two).

Athletic, instinctive and possessing good size, Robinson has all of the traits teams are looking for in a first-round cornerback -- except consistency. He has all of the natural talent and ability necessary to become a Pro Bowl cornerback, but there is no denying his inconsistent play leaves the door open for Robinson to be a bust.

Analysis
Read & React: Good instincts for the position. Reads the receiver and is athletic enough to mirror routes. Willing to take gambles and will bait the quarterback. Showed better focus as a senior. Aggressively attacks the line on outside runs and wide receiver screens.

Man Coverage: Lanky athlete with long arms. Built to play press coverage. Aggressive use of hands at the line of scrimmage helps knock receivers off routes. Good low, tight backpedal. Good balance and foot quickness to turn and mirror the receiver's route.

Zone Coverage: Good low, tight backpedal. Good route recognition for zone coverage. Reads the quarterback's eyes and closes quickly. Needs to improve his discipline in zone coverage, as he too often trusts his eyes and can wander out of his zone.

Closing/Recovery: Explosive burst to close toward the passer. Shows a legitimate second gear to recover if beaten initially. Former wide receiver with natural hands for the interception. Can pluck the ball outside of his frame and secures it quickly. Competes well for the jump ball. Times his leaps and has explosive athleticism. Natural playmaker with good vision for the return. Elusive and has very good straight-line speed to pull away.

Run Support: Looks smaller on film than his listed size. Has a cover corner mentality -- steers clear of head-on physical contact in run support. Will make the tackle when needed, but isn't likely to throw his body into the ballcarrier. Showed improved recognition of the sweep as a senior, rushing up to the line of scrimmage to beat the block and make the tackle behind the line. Will struggle to take down bigger ballcarriers. Will grab on, but is too often taken for a ride until teammates arrive to clean up.

Tackling: Efficient wrap-up tackler in the open field. Breaks down in space and isn't afraid to take on the bigger man, though he typically relies on duck-and-swipe type tackles. Quick, active hands to rip the ball away. Forced two fumbles in 2009.

Intangibles: Has all the tools. However, he hasn't developed into a true standout and has minimal starting experience (24 starts in 44 career games). Suspended for four games (2008 Music City Bowl, first three games of 2008) for his role in the Florida State academic scandal. Good special teams player with experience as kickoff and punt returner and with a blocked kick and blocked PAT (returned it for two points) to his credit.

NFL Comparison: Eric Wright, Browns

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jeanpierre

Wonder if we didn't take so long to pick as this was a pick and trade deal?

jeanpierre

I see couple of players we could trade for direct exchange or to move up in Round 2...

J Brown and now, Roman Harper, if Sharper is resigned...

FatCitySaint

??? WHAT????

jeanpierre

Okay So the Saints drafted a cornerback in Round 1, an offensive tackle in round 2 and a tight end in round 3 (what was the investment in Shockey?!?) and I spend the last two days in the hospital with ESPN blocked by the medical staff...

Just got discharged and I'm going the New Orleans to kick Mickey Loomis and his staff in the knutz...

Want to draft a guy at his value spot...fine

Trade up and get your guys, you;ve got bullets in Brown and Harper...

You trade to get a punter but not a defensive lineman or linebacker?!?

I can't wait to see this one play out...

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