SoHo9erFan":3olyrkua said:
https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/03/09/performance-based-value-fullbakcs/
4. Michael Robinson, Seattle Seahawks
2012 Cap Hit: $2.5m
2012 Performance Based Value: $960k
Value Differential: -$1.5m
During the first two-thirds of the season, Robinson had four games where his run block rating was below -1.0, which ultimately led him to be a below average run blocker. While he heated up at the end of the season with the rest of the Seahawks, it wasn’t enough to make him the third-highest paid fullback in 2012.
I know not everybody likes PFF, but this is just one source that agrees with me. Not saying MRob was a bad FB, just don't think he warranted that pricetag. Good FBs are a dime a dozen. You guys converted a QB turned RB into a FB. The 49ers drafted an OLB who never played offense in his life into a FB.
Profootballfocus ranked Earl Thomas as the 34th best safety in the league last year. The problem with advanced metrics and value differentials and all that nonsense is that if it doesn't pass the eye test, it's worthless. Now OK, I'll let you argue that Earl Thomas isn't the best safety in the league, maybe he doesn't deserve to be an All-Pro (I disagree with that, but opinion etc). But to suggest there were 33 better safeties in the league in 2013 is simply ludicrous. And whilst Robinson maybe didn't warrant that price tag, they've also got Vonta Leach on that list, whom they ranked as the best blocking fullback in the league
and it wasn't even close. Premium players are expensive, even at non-premium positions. For a team like Seattle that relies on the power run game and beating the opponent into submission, fullback IS a premium position, especially as our line is still young and inexperienced. I figure one of the reasons they felt comfortable ditching Robinson is increased faith in the offensive line. This will be the 3rd year in a row with the same two tackles and center, and that makes a huge difference.
