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Rams’ Jeff Fisher Explains Benching Greg Robinson in Week 12

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Greg Robinson get benched in Week 12 and head coach Jeff Fisher explained his reasoning behind the move after the blowout loss to the New Orleans Saints.

Robinson was a surprise inactive prior to Sunday’s game and it was clear he was being benched. The former No. 2 overall pick has been underperforming all year and racking up penalties in bunches, with more than any other player in the NFL over the past two seasons.

Fisher cited some of these things when asked about it, per Rams Insider Myles Simmons:

Fisher said he gave LT Greg Robinson “a break … because he needed it.