Tag: Layden Robinson

Jerod Mayo offers explanation for benching Patriots rookie OL

Jerod Mayo shares reason for benching rookie G Layden Robinson

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo explained his decision to bench rookie Layden Robinson and move tackle Mike Onwenu back to right guard against the Tennessee Titans.

Robinson originally started the game, which put him in a head-to-head matchup with Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, who recorded five tackles and a sack on the afternoon.

“Well, Mike ended up kicking in to guard. We felt like we needed to match up with one of their best players,” said Mayo, via the Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed.” Again, when you watch the film, you’re going to see the interior of the pocket at times was soft. And I thought putting our best player in there was the best thing to do for the team.”

The Patriots’ in-game coaching decisions have been perplexing at times this season. It’ll be worth monitoring to see how they approach the offensive line situation against a tough Chicago Bears defense in Week 10.

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Jerod Mayo calls rookie one of the Patriots’ hardest practice players

Layden Robinson is making an impression on the coaching staff

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo hinted at offensive line changes ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He also highlighted guard Layden Robinson, who has been impressing the coaching staff over the last couple of weeks.

Robinson was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. Since then, he has been working his way into the Patriots’ starting offensive line rotation. He has started at the right guard position for the organization this season.

Mayo talked about Robinson’s work ethic since arriving in New England.

“Layden (Robinson) is one of the hardest practicing guys on the team,” Mayo said, via NESN.com’s Keagan Stiefel . “He always shows tremendous effort, and sometimes you hit a wall. He’s gone through that wall and he’ll play (Sunday). He’s a very tough player and I look forward to his future, as well.”

Robinson’s potential insertion back into the starting lineup would certainly be a switch-up for a line that has had a different combination every week.

Nevertheless, his development and emergence over the past couple of weeks could bode well for his future in the unit.

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Status for two starters ‘up in the air’ for the Patriots in Week 2

The health status for two starters is “up in the air” for New England

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, guard Layden Robinson and running back JaMycal Hasty were limited in practice for a second day, ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.

Per coach Jerod Mayo, via the Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan, the status of all three players is “up in the air.”

Dugger had six tackles and a forced fumble in Sunday’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Meanwhile, Robinson was a key part of the offensive line, contributing on 100 percent of the offensive snaps.

Hasty did not have any touches in Sunday’s win.

All three are worth monitoring heading into Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, but the loss of Dugger and Robinson in particular would mean the Patriots would be down two starters.

Dugger is a cornerstone at safety, while Robinson is continuing his development on the line. Hasty could be an important piece for running back depth with the Patriots shifting back to a run-heavy offensive identity.

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The Patriots will look to secure their second victory in a row when taking on the Seahawks in their home opener. Not having Dugger and Robinson would make their already uphill climb even steeper in this game.

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Jerod Mayo reveals moment he thought rookie guard could be special

One rookie in particular impressed Patriots coach Jerod Mayo in the season opener

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo liked what he saw from rookie guard Layden Robinson in his first NFL start.

Robinson was part of the 2024 draft class. He was selected in the fourth round of the draft out of Texas A&M. Robinson was spoken of highly by the coaches throughout training camp as a potential contributor to the offensive line unit right out of the gates.

The Patriots’ offensive line had a solid game overall on Sunday, allowing one sack on quarterback Jacoby Brissett. It was an encouraging performance for a group that had a lot of question marks heading into the regular season.

“Yeah, there was a point in time during training camp where not only myself, but I think the other coaches saw it that we said, You know what? Layden Robinson has an opportunity to be a special player in this league,” said Mayo, via A to Z Sports’ Sophie Weller.

Robinson’s continued development will be something to keep an eye on as the Patriots are still searching for their best-five combination along the offensive front.

The rookie guard could see even more opportunities come his way after a stellar debut in the season opener.

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Former Texas A&M OL Layden Robinson is already looking like an NFL starter

Layden Robinson is already excelling on the NFL stage

One of the best parts of covering Texas A&M is witnessing former Aggie football stars impact the NFL stage, as the 2024 class may have been somewhat small, with just four players drafted.

However, so far during the preseason, it’s been the play of offensive lineman Layden Robinson during his first season with the New England Patriots.

Drafted in the 4th round with the 103rd overall selection, Robinson’s size (6-3, 311 pounds) and impressive athleticism made him one of the top run-blocking guards in the class, while his pass protection finesse required improvement.

As a four-year starter during Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher’s final season, Robinson surprisingly failed to improve his pass-pro skill set during his final season with the program. This likely had more to do with now-former O-line coach Steve Addazio.

Working with New England O-line coach Scott Peters, Robinson has slowly but surely improved, grading out as one of the best-performing offensive linemen this preseason, allowing just two pressures at right guard.

Robinson will continue to battle for a backup position at the right guard spot, as Nick Leverett and projected starter Sidy Sow are currently above him on the depth chart. If he keeps this play up, his NFL future is extremely bright.

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PFF reveals impressive NFL grade for Patriots rookie G Layden Robinson

Layden Robinson has been impressive

New England Patriots rookie guard Laydon Robinson has been impressing throughout training camp. New numbers from Pro Football Focus reflect that he was just as solid in his preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers.

Robinson was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. He has been making an impact offensively for the team, and he could potentially challenge Sidy Sow as the replacement for injured guard Cole Strange.

His immediate success is a bit of a surprise considering most expected him to be more of a developmental project in his first NFL season. But that obviously isn’t the case for the rookie guard, who earned an 81.4 PFF grade in his first NFL game.

It will be interesting to see what Robinson’s role will be on the offensive line. He could make some noise as early as this year for a Patriots team desperately searching for stability on the unit.

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Patriots OL rookies showing promise early in training camp

The Patriots’ rookie offensive linemen have impressed right out of the gates

The New England Patriots focused heavily on building the offensive line in the 2024 NFL draft. They used a third-round pick to select Caedan Wallace out of Penn State and a fourth-rounder on Texas A&M’s Layden Robinson.

New England’s offensive line gave up 48 sacks last season, and it was difficult for the quarterbacks to get anything going. So the team made it a priority to get offensive line help.

Wallace has worked with the first-team unit in recent training camp practices. He started at right tackle and was recently moved to the left side, where he has remained for multiple practices.

Robinson is also progressing at a high level. On Monday, he was able to block Deatrich Wise and Armon Watts with force, as noted by MassLive’s Chris Mason.

This is only the early part of training camp, and there’s still a lot of work to do. However, it’s hard not to be encouraged by the early positive signs from Wallace and Robinson.

Wallace was a Big Ten honorable mention in 2023, and Robinson was named to the 2023 All-SEC second-team. The two offensive linemen came to New England with pedigree and talent.

Their development is important for the future of a Patriots offense looking to get back on track.

Quarterback play will be heavily reliant on the offensive front, especially with a rookie potentially in line to see action at some point during the season.

The Patriots prided themselves on stellar offensive line play under Bill Belichick. Continuity and consistency were two vital reasons for that success.

They’ve gotten away from that in recent years, and there’s hope they can get back to it under the new regime. The future certainly looks bright with Wallace and Robinson on the roster.

Senior Bowl director shares intel on underrated Patriots rookie guard

Senior Bowl director shares intel on Patriots OL Layden Robinson

The New England Patriots focused heavily on the offensive side of the football in the 2024 NFL draft.

One of the key areas they addressed was the offensive line with the team selecting Penn State’s Caedan Wallace and Texas A&M’s Layden Robinson.

The potential upside with Robinson has been one of the biggest questions following the draft. Wallace could get plugged in right away and become a Day 1 starter for the offense.

But what are the expectations for Robinson?

Senior Bowl director Jim Nagy gave insight into what Robinson potentially brings to the table as a player in ESPN’s Mike Reiss’ Sunday notes column.

Robinson started 11 games at the right tackle position in 2023 and missed the final two games due to injury. He was named to the 2023 All-SEC Second-Team.

Nagy noted one specific aspect of Robinson’s game that really stood out to him on the field.

“We spent a lot of time [scouting] him. He had a really good 2021, a little bit of a down 2022 when he was dealing with some injuries, and then had a good 2023,” said Nagy. “He was one of the guys that I felt like didn’t get enough buzz coming out of Senior Bowl week

“… He was really good in the 1-on-1 stuff in pass protection. You watch the team stuff and he was moving people off the ball. He is a powerful in-line player.”

Robinson’s physicality and ability to hold up against the run and pass could benefit the Patriots down the stretch. The unit needs a boost with Cole Strange expected to miss significant time with a lingering knee injury.

The potential for Robinson to be a major contributor is there. It all comes down to development for a Patriots team that has struggled in recent years.

Patriots announce signing of fourth-round pick OL Layden Robinson

The Patriots announced the signing of rookie guard Layden Robinson

The New England Patriots announced the signing of rookie fourth-round draft pick Layden Robinson on Wednesday.

Robinson is expected to be a part of the continued rebuild along the Patriots’ offensive line. Like tackle, there are plenty of questions at the guard position for New England as well.

Cole Strange is still sidelined with a knee injury that could reportedly keep him out well into the season. So Robinson could be in the mix for reps right out of the gates, alongside Sidy Sow, Atonio Mafi, Michael Jordan and Nick Leverett.

Robinson is a versatile player capable of playing at every interior spot on the offensive line, including center. The latter could be something to keep an eye on with the team building for the future behind longtime Patriot David Andrews. For now, however, he’s being viewed as a depth option at guard.

Robinson marks the seventh rookie draft pick the Patriots have signed with the lone remaining player being second-round pick wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk.

Instant analysis of Patriots selecting G Layden Robinson with No. 103 pick

Layden Robinson has starter potential, but can he get there?

The New England Patriots are banking on the finished product being better with Texas A&M guard Layden Robinson.

That hope alone was enough to entice them to use the No. 103 pick in the fourth round to get him in Day 3 of the 2024 NFL draft.

The grayest cloud hanging over Robinson’s head is obviously his lack of consistency. There are times when he looks like an absolute terror in the trenches and others when things fall off significantly.

He’s a stud in pass protection, and he can power through defenders in run blocking. There were times throughout his run at Texas A&M when he flashed high-level talent. Unfortunately, those moments didn’t stick around long enough for him to go higher on the draft board.

This is where coaching is going to have to come into play. The Patriots will have to do a better job of developing their offensive players, particularly Robinson, to get the most out of them.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss noted that Robinson had the third-most penalties for an interior offensive lineman in the SEC last season. So that’s another area that’ll need improvement at the next level.

The potential is obviously there for Robinson to learn behind the scenes and make the necessary improvements to realize his true potential in New England.

That happening is a scary possibility for opposing defenses.