Panther sign S Trenton Robinson

[CarolinaNCSU]

From his draft profile, since it may be the only snippet of analysis you find on the guy...

Robinson has been a reliable three-year starter for Michigan State who really came on strong in his senior year. He was the leader for a highly athletic and productive defensive backfield. He is a solid all-around player who has good change of direction to cover players deep and can also come up physically to make plays in run support. He has fourth- or fifth-round value to a team that wants a reliable backup and special teamer early on.

STRENGTHS

 Robinson can cover well and mirrors tight ends well in-phase. He trusts his footwork and makes good plays once diagnosing them. He has good hips to turn and run with wideouts and the speed to stay with them. He has the body control to turn when running with a wideout and make an athletic play on the ball. Trent is a good player in run support who will get to runners and move the pile backward. He is aggressive in all phases and has been reliable for Michigan State when healthy.

WEAKNESSES

 Robinson can misread plays at times and although physical, will fall off tackles occasionally. If working in the box, bigger linemen can get their hands on him and engulf. He has had a history of injuries at Michigan State and will need to show durability to stick with a team at the next level

 

So basically, if Luke/TD helps the guy diagnose plays (just judging based on his college report), then he could be decent. 

[Dilla]

If Boston is beat out by this guy next season, then I will lose any hope for him.

[arieslibra1]

New starting SS?

[TylerVagyler]

1 minute ago, arieslibra1 said:

New starting SS?

I'm sure he'll get his fair shot at a starting spot, but he's likely a ST/depth guy.

[The Lone Panther]

6 minutes ago, Dilla said:

If Boston is beat out by this guy next season, then I will lose any hope for him.

I'm hoping we move Boston back to FS. 

[O-Ther]

Could see him as the nickel CB at 5'9" 193 lbs. with 4.52 speed. Sort of small to play SS in the box

[SetfreexX]

Given his stature one might wonder will we try him as the Nickel DB at 5'9'' with receivers like Julio Jones, and Mike Evans in our division wouldn't seem to bode well for a S his size. 

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Looks like just a STer / backup at best, probably just a camp body. Better than nothing I guess but still not going to get too excited over this guy.

[tiger7_88]

1 hour ago, Bartin said:

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/11/11/pro-pffs-midseason-all-worst-team/

So there's that. 

Betting you could have read a similar evaluation for Mike Mitchell before he signed with the Panthers.

And Kurt Coleman.

Now this case may not turn out as well, that could be true.  But PFF grades before he's even played a down for us?  

[mc52beast]

Sounds to me like he'll be more of a ST guy than someone who contributes a lot on D

[R0CKnR0LLA]

8 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

Betting you could have read a similar evaluation for Mike Mitchell before he signed with the Panthers.

And Kurt Coleman.

Now this case may not turn out as well, that could be true.  But PFF grades before he's even played a down for us?  

Reports on Coleman before we signed him

Coleman was highly effective as the Chiefs' No. 4 safety in 2014. He notched 37 tackles, three interceptions and a forced fumble despite playing a modest 396 snaps. Still only 27 (in July), Coleman could get a chance to compete for a starting job

[TheSpecialJuan]

F-ing Gettleman  For the past month we've been trying to think like him and figure out who we'd be interested in. Guys like Weddle , Abdullah, and Reggie Nelson come to mind.  Then he comes up with Trenton Robinson. haha awesome

 

 

 

 

 

[Kuech the Sneak]

Depth/ST, necessary to have with so little experience at safety outiside of Coleman. If boston can't go at least there's a guy with starting experience on the bench

[juliosantos]

dollar store dave strikes again