London Fletcher leaning towards playing in 2013 (updated)

This post is below your typical IQ IMO.

I've not heard/seen/read a single reference about Robinson impressing on a specific play, series or game. And again, now he's coming off a relatively serious injury. The rising notion he's a starter, let alone a good choice for replacing London, is just absurd. That's my point.

Mr. Goat, I respectfully offer that you missed my point entirely. The point was that you cannot judge a player, for good or for ill, based on one play. Yet you did just this in a post above.

Further, you are forgetting that Robinson was a rookie. Did you know that Santana Moss caught only two passes as a rookie? Based on his rookie production, it would have been "absurd" to think that Moss could be a viable #1 receiver. Yet that is exactly what happened.

Rookies often struggle. And then they improve. Such might happen to Robinson, prior injury or not.

Mr. Goat, I respectfully offer that you missed my point entirely. The point was that you cannot judge a player, for good or for ill, based on one play. Yet you did just this in a post above.

Further, you are forgetting that Robinson was a rookie. Did you know that Santana Moss caught only two passes as a rookie? Based on his rookie production, it would have been "absurd" to think that Moss could be a viable #1 receiver. Yet that is exactly what happened.

Rookies often struggle. And then they improve. Such might happen to Robinson, prior injury or not.

A......men

Mr. Goat, I respectfully offer that you missed my point entirely. The point was that you cannot judge a player, for good or for ill, based on one play. Yet you did just this in a post above.

Further, you are forgetting that Robinson was a rookie. Did you know that Santana Moss caught only two passes as a rookie? Based on his rookie production, it would have been "absurd" to think that Moss could be a viable #1 receiver. Yet that is exactly what happened.

Rookies often struggle. And then they improve. Such might happen to Robinson, prior injury or not.

Was Tana in the discussion to replace a HOFer for his 2nd season?

This post is below your typical IQ IMO.

I've not heard/seen/read a single reference about Robinson impressing on a specific play, series or game. And again, now he's coming off a relatively serious injury. The rising notion he's a starter, let alone a good choice for replacing London, is just absurd. That's my point.

On the subject of absurd, you referenced one single play as a basis for your opinion. I don't think anyone is calling him a sure starter, but he's certain to be in the mix as a possible starter if Fletcher is gone. Fact is we're still in wait and see mode with him.

On the subject of absurd, you referenced one single play as a basis for your opinion. I don't think anyone is calling him a sure starter, but he's certain to be in the mix as a possible starter if Fletcher is gone. Fact is we're still in wait and see mode with him.

Like we're still in wait and see mode with Goat...

Well, maybe not.

Was Tana in the discussion to replace a HOFer for his 2nd season?

The question isn't who will replace a HoFer, because only another HoFer could do that, and that is a ridiculously high standard.

The question is, "Can Robinson play at a reasonably high level in Fletch's spot?" In answer to this question, none of us can be 100% certain that he will. But none of us, including you, can be 100% certain that he won't. And no one should judge the answer based on one play.

The question isn't who will replace a HoFer, because only another HoFer could do that, and that is a ridiculously high standard.

The question is, "Can Robinson play at a reasonably high level in Fletch's spot?" In answer to this question, none of us can be 100% certain that he will. But none of us, including you, can be 100% certain that he won't. And no one should judge the answer based on one play.

Furthermore, lets call a spade a spade, Fletcher was not playing at HOF status the last few years. He was an above average linebacker (looking specifically at his play). I'm not sure what Robinson is/isnt, but for me the worry isn't replacing Fletcher on the field. Its the locker room leader he is that is my bigger concern.

At this point, ive moved on from Fletcher. He can still play at a high level, but given the salary cap penalty, the 4MM in cap room we'd save by cutting him is more valuable than he is.

Furthermore, lets call a spade a spade, Fletcher was not playing at HOF status the last few years. He was an above average linebacker (looking specifically at his play). I'm not sure what Robinson is/isnt, but for me the worry isn't replacing Fletcher on the field. Its the locker room leader he is that is my bigger concern.

Well said.

London Fletcher having surgery today, planning comeback | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/06/london-fletcher-having-surgery-today-planning-comeback/)

looks like he's coming back at a huge cap number