Faust
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RB Brian Robinson Jr. - WAS (1 Viewer)
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Boston
Footballguy
As more and more teams go to some form of RBBC I can see Robinson being a solid NFL RB...the kid has nice size and always runs hard and it appears he has receiving skills as well...my guess is his fantasy upside will not be overly high but he could really put a nice dent into someone else's value, especially if he becomes a goal-line RB.
Faust
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Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I'm not saying you are incorrect here but can you unpack some of the reasoning behind this conclusion?
-Is it because it took him 5 years before he finally showed he could handle a big chunk of the touches?
-Is it because when he finally got the break to be the starter or see a lot of touches as a 5th year Senior that he only managed 5 yds a clip? With the type of OL he likely had in front of him it should have been much easier, right?
There's a lot of things that could point to you saying these things, just curious if you are hanging your hat one one particular thing.
need2know
Footballguy
Just watched almost every snap and all I can say is they really had nobody else and he was prob the least impressive bama back I have seen in 10 plus years. Hell maybe longer. Hes serviceable. Seems like a guy you could pick up off the street for the NFL imo though
Both White and Robinson, along with Cook might be 4th round picks, maybe late 3rd. In 2021, many RBs drafted 4th round or later had major roles. Carter, Stevenson, Hubbard 4th. Gainwell 5th. Mitchell and Herbert 6th.Ilov80s said:
I could see White, Cook, and Robinson playing big roles, depending on which team drafts them. But not as many RBs as in 2021. Cater and Stevenson could be studs, based on the eye test, while Mitchell is partly a system product.
rockaction
Footballguy
He's not losing his job. At least, I think he's not. One never knows. Washington doesn't seem like they know what they're doing in the draft, actually.<-----Gibson owner in multiple dynasty leagues
ffmail4me
Footballguy
rockaction
Footballguy
You're a Washington fan, I guess. Sometimes I forget whose team is whose on the boards.
rockaction
Footballguy
Gibson is an athletic freak while Robinson has an adequate athletic profile. It's nothing like Gibson's. I think this is insurance for Gibson's injuries that he has seemed to pick up over the past two years; injuries that might have accumulated in a reduction of rushing effectiveness.
ffmail4me
Footballguy
You don't have to be a Washington fan to hate Dallas, but yeah, I grew up a fan during the awesome Gibbs years. Those 3 SBs feel so ancient now :(
rockaction
Footballguy
TripItUp
Footballguy
Robinson is no slouch. I could see him getting a decent percentage of touches in a full blown committee in an effort to protect Gibson. The longer NFL season is a helluva thing for RBs.
rockaction
Footballguy
Robinson isn't a slouch. He'll be serviceable in case of injury or if, as you say, they want to lighten Gibson's touch load. But I don't think he's taking Gibson's job.
I could be wrong. I just don't see him having fantasy relevance except for an injury, and he dings Gibson's value. I don't think it was a good pick for fantasy teams or the Commanders.
Boston
Footballguy
This is an excellent pick for Washington for real football as they now have a very legit and diverse backfield...Robinson is a quality player who will be used...this landing spot hurts his value because with Gibson and McKissic there it will be tough for him to put up quality/steady numbers although it is easy to see him as the goal-line RB...if I was a Gibson Owner, I would not be thrilled by this at all...it does not kill him but it definitely doesn't help him...Gibson is still the top dog but both McKissic and Robinson can catch the ball and Robinson has more size so that could potentially be an issue in short-yardage situations...I am a big Robinson fan and was hoping he would go somewhere where he would have the opportunity for a lot of touches but that looks like a reach right now but I also think it removes the potential for Gibson to be a #1 RB...welcome to the new NFL where backfields are gonna be constantly getting quality additions...adjust your expectations accordingly.
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ffmail4me
Footballguy
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
Robinson could take the every down back job from Gibson down the road. Gibson is a great talent, but he's not really a RB. Which is why he gets hurt. He can't avoid the hit in trafiic because he was never trained to. Robinson has nice feet and vision when he hits the line, and can finish a run.
It will be interesting to see how they use what I think is a good number of weapons ... Gibson, McKissock, Robinson, Samuels, McLaurin, L Thomas, Brown. And I guess Dotson though I still don't see where he fits immediately. Seems to me Gibson could be motioned to the slot just as easily. And Wentz is better than Heinicke, no matter what you think of Wentz. He just is. Even Sam Howell probably is day 1. Scott Turner has enough weapons now. No excuses. Let's see if he can deliver.
It will be interesting to see how they use what I think is a good number of weapons ... Gibson, McKissock, Robinson, Samuels, McLaurin, L Thomas, Brown. And I guess Dotson though I still don't see where he fits immediately. Seems to me Gibson could be motioned to the slot just as easily. And Wentz is better than Heinicke, no matter what you think of Wentz. He just is. Even Sam Howell probably is day 1. Scott Turner has enough weapons now. No excuses. Let's see if he can deliver.
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foxco
Footballguy
Faust
MVP
Football Jones
Footballguy
Looking at his ADP as a guide, I’m sky-high on BRob.
jm192
Footballguy
Per Rotoworld/NBC Edge now.
I think this is really interesting. Obviously you have to take coach speak in April with a grain of salt. But if he's true to his word, Robinson's going to have a pretty big role. Maybe Robinson isn't a consistently useful fantasy piece, but I don't love this if I own Gibson.
TripItUp
Footballguy
Football Jones
Footballguy
I’ve been a fan of Gibson, but Robinson will eventually become their feature back, IMO.
Boston
Footballguy
Depends on how you define feature back...my guess is when Gibson leaves another quality RB will be added to go along with Robinson.
Football Jones
Footballguy
I’m pretty high on BRob & expect him to show well so I don’t believe he’ll be easily replaceable.
Boston
Footballguy
I am very high on him as well but got a feeling like most of the NFL he will be part of some form of a RBBC...hopefully when Gibson walks (if he does) the RB they add won't be as good.
JamboTaylor
Footballguy
Worth a late 2nd pick?
