Keenen Robinson, any value? (1 Viewer)

""Washington Redskins LB Keenan Robinson was working at inside linebacker with the first-team defense during organized team activities Thursday, May 29. Robinson is expected to compete with LBs Darryl Sharpton and Akeem Jordan for the open insider linebacker job. LB Adam Hayward may also be involved in the competition."

Is that where London Fletcher played? What kind of stats can we expect if Robinson holds onto the inside linebacker job?

He was a popular stash last year but lost his 2nd season in a row to pec tears IIRC.

I got him late in our rookie/vet draft. I'm liking his oppurtunity a lot

http://m.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2014/05/30/ilb-keenan-robinson-in-line-to-claim-redskins-starting-job/

Washington Redskins drafted Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson with plans of grooming him to eventually replace stalwart London Fletcher. But injuries cost Robinson the bulk of the last two seasons and put those plans in doubt.

However, this offseason now fully recovered from the torn pectoral muscle that cost him all of the 2013 campaign Robinson has worked both to make up for lost time and to convince his coaches that despite a limited resume, he has the capability to replace Fletcher.

Robinson has done well in classroom sessions and on-field workouts this offseason. And during this weeks three days of practices, he lined up with the first team, playing at Fletchers old mike linebacker spot next to jack linebacker Perry Riley Jr., who returns for his fourth season as a starter and last season led Washington in tackles.

Robinson appeared at ease on Thursday as he made the defensive calls, and matched the tempo of the returning starters although he has had to play catchup. Robinson attributed his comfort level to having played behind Fletcher and having to make the calls for the second unit when he was healthy. Robinsons decision to attend unit and position meetings while he recovered from his injury, and the groundwork laid this offseason leading up to OTAs, also have paid off.

Mentally hes in good shape, Redskins Coach Jay Gruden said of Robinson, adding that inside linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti has done a great job with him getting him up to speed. Physically, he looks excellent to me. Hes running, hes long, and he can run sideline to sideline in pass coverage. Hes disruptive. He gets into zones and is a big guy to throw over. He can cover tight ends, he can cover backs.

The Redskins also signed veterans Akeem Jordan, Adam Hayward and Darryl Sharpton this offseason to compete at inside linebacker.

But if all continues to go well for Robinson, he could hold onto that starting job.

We have high hopes for Keenan and we love the progress hes making, Gruden said. Just from a short period of time, hes one of the guys on the field that stands out. Well say, Is that Keenan again? Hes doing a great job, so the big thing is keep him healthy. Our strength coaches will be working with him and were hoping he has no setbacks from his injury.

Just pick him up to replace Daryl Washington in my Dinasty League. Hope he produces on LB3 level this year and, if healthy, develops into a regular LB2.

In Jene's tiers he said he could be a major sleeper if healthy.

dont have the link but just saw another report saying Robinson is in line to be the starting ILBer for Washington. With Fletcher gone thats a lot of stats to replace, Robinson could easily become a nice sleeper with LB2 potential. I would get him now for cheap if you still can. If hes healthy, I dont see the other LBs on the roster as much of a threat to Robinson

Grabbed him wherever I could. Solid player I watched while at UT. Not flashy but fits well with what the Redskins need. I see LB3 with LB2 potential based on a bunch of available tackles.

What's his long term potential?

By that I mean is he talented enough to hang onto the job for the next 5 years or is he a blue collar guy that could be replaced in any given year by a more talented prospect? I understand he lost his first two seasons to injury, but he's 25 already and MAY just now be seeing any playing time.

So is he a low floor (raw) but high ceiling (but talented) type or is he more a high-floor (solid) but low ceiling (but not spectacular) type?