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Pretty high pick for a Guard

stirs

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Jordan Gross struggled early too.

The transition from college to pro is not easy for anyone. Guys "struggling" this early in the process is no shock. And frankly, as a predictor of his NFL future, it's largely meaningless.

People are way too eager to declare young guys 'boom' or 'bust'. At least let the kid take a snap in an NFL game first.

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I'm not saying this because I'm biased I'm saying this because I did a lot of research, but Trai Turner will be the best guard out of this draft class regardless of if Robinson stays at guard or eventually goes back to tackle.

I was re-watching Turners high school tape a few days ago and he just wows. I believe the first or second play he lifts the defensive end completely off the ground lol.

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They paid a shitton of money for Jake Long just last offseason.  Then they decided to resign Saffold, both are really good at their positions.  I guess Saffold depends on his health but I never really understood why they felt the need to take him at #2 unless they were just so convinced by all the mockers that thats what they needed to do.  I assumed he would just start out at RT and maybe move Saffold inside but thankfully not our problem.

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Jordan Gross struggled early too.

The transition from college to pro is not easy for anyone. Guys "struggling" this early in the process is no shock. And frankly, as a predictor of his NFL future, it's largely meaningless.

People are way too eager to declare young guys 'boom' or 'bust'. At least let the kid take a snap in an NFL game first.

I'm thinking more about his confidence. He's pretty raw as it is and moving him to a different position could really do some damage to his confidence. He could be fine it just seems like a shitty move at this moment in time to me

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Cowboys are doing the same with Zach Martin. Their "reach" for the center last year paid off.

 

But I can't help but think, they could have drafted Manziel (or Bridgewater), Ealy and Turner instead of Zack and DeMarcus. It'll be interesting to see how their careers develop.

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They paid a shitton of money for Jake Long just last offseason.  Then they decided to resign Saffold, both are really good at their positions.  I guess Saffold depends on his health but I never really understood why they felt the need to take him at #2 unless they were just so convinced by all the mockers that thats what they needed to do.  I assumed he would just start out at RT and maybe move Saffold inside but thankfully not our problem.

 

This is probably the best explanation.

 

I remember wondering why the resigned Saffold while having Jake Long, even though Long was hurt.  Guess they have 3 "iffy" tackles now.

 

Jake coming off injury

Think Saffold failed his physical with Raiders

And Robinson rolling on square wheels.

 

I had originally thought they might cut Jake and we could pick him up

 

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