Rams’ Greg Robinson Reacts to Being Benched Week 16

Greg Robinson briefly spoke about being benched by the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.

Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Greg Robinson spoke about his being benched in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers.

It was the second time this season Robinson was a healthy scratch, with the first time coming against the New Orleans Saints. At the time, former Rams head coach Jeff Fisher said Robinson needed a break.

While we haven’t been given an official word on what caused Robinson to be benched again, the offensive lineman made it clear he doesn’t know what to expect week-to-week, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez:

"“Kind of caught me off guard. I don’t really know what to expect week in and week out. It was a decision they made as a staff. I just took it on the chest and tried my best to be positive.”"

Robinson has played poorly this season and the penalties have really added up over the past two seasons, as he is one of the most penalized players in the NFL in that span. That has certainly led to his being benched twice this season.

John Fassel on Greg Robinson Position Change

On Monday, interim head coach John Fassel has made it clear Robinson might be due for a position change in Week 17 that could include a move to guard, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN:

"“That’s been discussed, yes,” Fassel said of playing Robinson at guard. “And I think the rest of the day will determine what our lineup will be. We have really until tonight, as a staff, to come up with our lineup and our game plan for tomorrow’s install. So that’s under consideration.”"

If it isn’t guard, it makes sense for the Rams to at least try him at right tackle in the mean time.

It’s clear Robinson simply isn’t getting the job done at left tackle, so a position change is inevitable. Chances are he could make the switch as early as this week, however even if he doesn’t, the long-term solution should be moving him to guard.

Fassel spoke more about Robinson’s future on Tuesday:

Regardless of whether or not Robinson has been on the field, the Rams’ offensive line is just bad. The team’s problems are bigger than just one guy, but clearly Robinson’s leash is running out, which is understandable after the Rams spent a first-round pick on him in 2014.

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