Detroit Lions Sign Gijon Robinson
by Sean Yuille on Aug 23, 2011 11:57 AM EDT
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PrintThe Detroit Lions signed former Indianapolis Colts tight end Gijon Robinson this morning. According to Philip Zaroo, Robinson worked out for the Lions yesterday, and evidently the team liked what they saw considering he is now on the roster.
Robinson entered the league in 2007 as an undrafted free agent from Missouri Western State. He didn't appear in any games that year, but in 2008 he made 14 starts. He made 10 starts in 2009 and started in only two games a year ago. During his time in Indy he had 31 catches for 240 yards and one touchdown.
It seems Robinson can also play some fullback, so he might have been signed as an H-back type of player (similar to Will Heller). His chances of making the team at tight end are slim barring an injury, so he probably will have to contribute at fullback to get a serious look for the 53-man roster.
Nobody was released to create room on the roster for Robinson. After the Lions waived/injured Isaac Sowells on Sunday they only had 89 players on the roster, so the Robinson signing brings the roster back to full capacity.
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Agree on the H-back assessment
Anyone know how good of a blocker he is?
If he’s not really good in that role, I think this was just so that he may know our system a tad in case of injury and we can call him up…
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Welp
This is what SB Nation has to say:
Overall execution (both as a blocker and receiver) is spotty. Isn’t a great route runner. Doesn’t play a physical game and doesn’t always get separation.
yeah…seems like a great fit! hah
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I live in Indy
This is a meh, pick-up. He was definitely used more as an H-back in the Colts system than a TE. He can block well, as its something the Colts H-backs and RB’s MUST do well. #18 is the franchise and if he couldnt block he wouldnt have been on the team for as long as he was.
I will say that he defintiely isnt as worthless as Tony Ugoh. He can probalby make the roster if he can outplay Felton.
I’d say 50-50 he makes the final cut
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by dezznutz1001 on Aug 23, 2011 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone know if Wright has given up a reception yet?
Cuz I don’t think so.
More good news:
CB Eric Wright looks fully recovered from his groin injury. Wright was sharp in coverage drills Tuesday, stripping receivers of several balls. Wright’s ball pursuit continues to improve. He looks more comfortable in Detroit’s defensive scheme, and that comfort is evident on the field.
- Lions RapidReports
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Dont believe they even threw against him on Friday
He did pick up a defensive holding
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by YpsilantiJeff on Aug 23, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
good to know
RB Jahvid Best (head) has been medically cleared to return to practice. Detroit held him out of Tuesday’s practice to allow him a conditioning day before returning to full action.
- Lions RapidReports
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Robinson
I do hope he can compete with Felton seeing as we’re good to go at TE. I like Felton and the times that he’s contributed. But, I just wish Felton could also be more of a passing threat out of the backfield. I’m anxious to see what Robinson can do over these next couple exibition games.
yeah, but if Robinson isn't very physical
there’s no way he’s a candidate for FB. It seems to me that Heller could/should play more of a H back role, seeing how good of a blocker he is, but also very clutch in the passing game. I’d love to see 2 TE sets (Pett & Scheff) with Heller as the off-set FB and Best in the backfield. It would show a clear running formation, but everyone of them is a good-great receiving option and I think play-action pass out of this formation could be sweet! I’m thinking a play similar to the one in Cincinnati during Staff’s rook year (that bomb to CJ). Even is that deep pass isn’t there, you could have Pett and Scheff sell the run blocks by chipping and send both Heller and Best out on routes (the defense should be bunched in the middle, so best may be able to get the edge on a swing pass or wheel route…). I’m not an OC..just shoot’n from the hip!
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by rames on Aug 23, 2011 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think Felton may be moved...
he has a very little role in this new offense and with Heller being able to block as well as he can as a H back, Felton may be in trouble
Robinson played H back at practice today.
It’s hard to tell after one vanilla practice what we have here.
Best was sans headgear today as was Gos and CJ.
We’ll see if he’s back tomorrow.
I'd like to hear some more about A Berry vs B McDonald
since you seem to be a regular at the camps, mikey! There’s been a lot of questions out there on whose going to be the starting nickel.
Berry is a lock as the #2 LCB. McDonald has a stranglehold on the nickel. Book it!
McDonald is more effective at LCB than RCB but he’ll do in a pinch. We’ll know better in a month when Smith gets up to speed.
Thanks.
I guess you think the Lions will carry 6 corners?
If they keep Vasher
than that should be 6. Not sure if he’ll make it or not.
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Almost positive now Lions are not sold on Felton
They seem to be looking at big guys with FB experenince. If he can play TE too he fits there ideals
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I haven't been sold on Felton for the past year
Not a strong runner, not a good receiver, not a good blocker.
That said, this signing mystifies me, unless they’re not sold on Clapp either.
Personally, I’d drop the fullback and carry an extra RB, TE, LB, or DB.
doesn't seem like they like FBs
wish I personally don’t like about this scheme. But my guess is Clapp isn’t a good enough receiver…
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This whole Felton thing is getting weird.
He’s another one…..Use him or cut him, I just don’t see the point of wasting the roster spot for a touch and a half per game.
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he is listed as 47 here
http://www.nfl.com/player/gijonrobinson/2495720/profile
so good chance he is not being looked at for TE
RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE
What's so perplexing about the Robinson deal is that Clapp looked to be winning the head to head against Felton.
Now comes Robinson, who looked rather meh in practice today.
WTF are the Lions looking for? Mike Alstot?
C’mon, man?
I doubt Robinson shows much
in the way of lead blocking anyway
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I think they're looking for LeRon McClain!
ya snooze ya loose :(
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Did they every think if they weren't so in love with the runt, they wouldn't be having this RB and FB shuffle
to try to get something going between the tackles?
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Jeeeez people...
If Felton was REALLY going to be out the door…
His playing time would increase 10fold. He would get a solid full quarter of handoffs and catches.
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