Looking Ahead: Offseason Wishlist

[bobbyinlondon]

I read that article about the Colts and was really suprised that it seemed to assume that they were going to pay Simon 8 million. Not paying him wasn't even mentionned. With all the other things they have going on, why would they just give him that money?
Did he play that well for them?

No, and he didn't play much either.  If he was in on half the defensive snaps, I'd be surprised.  I was puzzled by that aspect of the article as well..apparently it's a foregone conclusion that 8 mil goes to Simon instead of the others.  That's some strange thinking, imho.

That's because Simon's 8M bonus is GUARANTEED. That was reported way back when he signed with the Colts and it was the only reason he signed with them.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

So, he's a proponent of adding no one to the offensive line mix from the 2005 group and only drafting some guys to add to the LB corps.  More proof that Eckel's completely retarded.

[Diomedes]

That's because Simon's 8M bonus is GUARANTEED. That was reported way back when he signed with the Colts and it was the only reason he signed with them.

Ah, I get it.  Boy, he robbed them. 

[Rome]

So, he's a proponent of adding no one to the offensive line mix from the 2005 group and only drafting some guys to add to the LB corps.  More proof that Eckel's completely retarded.

Yep.

BTW: Robinson played great as a senior but by all accounts was horrendous during the S.B. practices.  Then he comes out and plays pretty well (running it, anyway) during the game.

Is this a pretty common occurance with him or is it just coincidental this week?

[rjs246]

Michael Robinson is a terrible QB. Even the homeriest of the PSU homers can see that. He's a hell of an athlete and seems to have good leadership qualities, but he will almost certainly never be a productive pro QB.

[Rome]

That's what I thought.  Then I start reading ish like Eckel's saying he'll be drafted in the 4th round.  What, as an "athlete" or a quarterback?  After all, the dude spent most of last week playing at different positions than QB but then ends up playing QB during the game.

Confusing.

[phattymatty]

I don't think Robinson can be a top-tier QB in the NFL either, but I'd be happier with him as our backup than either of the 2 guys we have now.  Just his athleticism alone is worth it.

And I definitely think someone will grab him in rounds 4-5.

[rjs246]

I think someone will grab him in the mid rounds too and I think they're going to end up being pissed off that they did it.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Robinson is a very poor passer.  His mechanics are average at best, he locks on to his primary receiver, and he tends to float the ball and overthrow.  He compensated for this with his remarkable escapability and physical ability in college, but there is no way he could be productive as an NFL QB.  There is a slight chance he could be productive at another position, such as WR, RB, PR/KR, or possibly DB... but he would get eaten alive at QB against even the worst NFL secondaries.

[ice grillin you]

i dont even think robinson is that athletic....hes tough as nails but his speed and size will be negated by the bigger faster nfl players...youre not in the big ten anymore dorothy


hed be great north of the border

[rjs246]

IGY loves the talent in the Big 10. Loves it.

[ice grillin you]

its just so damn slow...i mean santonio holmes is a burner in that league...he couldnt even walk on at one of the florida schools

[rjs246]

LOVES IT!

[MURP]

its just so damn slow...i mean santonio holmes is a burner in that league...he couldnt even walk on at one of the florida schools

recognize Brian Calhoun son!  Recognize!

[ice grillin you]

yeah and where is calhoun from?...georgia...tennessee or one of those downhick states...hes the exception...most players in the big ten hail from michigan ohio pennsylvania or alberta