How Does the Cam Robinson Signing Impact Our Draft Plans at OT?

With the signing of Cam Robinson, we now have three players who can at least hold down a starting OT spot—regardless of their actual talent level. Before this move, I was hoping we’d draft a backup OT in the first round, let him develop, and eventually groom him into a long-term replacement for Tytus Howard in 2026 or 2027. Of course, this also relied on Blake Fisher proving he could develop into a reliable starter, and I expected IOL to be addressed on Day 2. But now, with Robinson in the mix, it feels like the chances of drafting an OT in Round 1 have dropped significantly.

Howard has had some solid stretches at OT, and Fisher is still young with upside. But Robinson is what he is at this point. There’s not much left to expect from him. (We’ve all seen Cam Robinson play at least twice a year, every year.)

On top of that, the addition of a third starting-caliber OT just makes things even more complicated in terms of roster management. Personally, I think the worst-case scenario would be if Howard or Fisher loses the competition, and Robinson ends up starting. And even if he remains a backup, investing significant resources in a player who will never be a long-term starter doesn’t seem like a great move either.

Also, given the amount of money invested in Cam Robinson, it seems likely that OT won’t be a high-priority position for further investment.

Ultimately, with the team likely passing on a future starting OT in this draft, it raises concerns about whether we’re just delaying the inevitable issue at the position. How do you guys feel about this move?