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Last year, they tried to convert a rookie QB to WR and the amount of coach speak and press coverage was similar. Can't think of his name not enough coffee yet. Anyhow, give it time if you can he made the expected mistakes in preseason games and was well down the depth chart by Septemberbrakeyawself said:
I dont believe so. Not according to the Niners updated official depth chart via this post made in another thread late yesterday. Robinson
Wow, I didn't realize they bumped him up to #2. I liked Mike coming out of college but never figured he'd be the back up RB his first year. That's a big show of confidence in him since Hicks wasn't all that bad last year. If he stays there we'll most likely get to see what Robinson can do since Gore isn't Mr. Durable.
Yep. I posted it in the Barlow trade thread. As soon as the trade was announced they put up a new depth chart with MRob #2.Also, I couldn't disagree more with the FBG outlook posted above. All due respect, but it's not a very insightful blurb.
He also played WR I believe. He's got the skills. A lot of quality RB in this years draft..
He's the new Craig Nall!
I didn't know that Nall also played RBHe's the new Craig Nall!
Nall plays any position he wants.I didn't know that Nall also played RBHe's the new Craig Nall!
Sounds a lot like Chuck Norris if you ask me.Nall plays any position he wants.I didn't know that Nall also played RBHe's the new Craig Nall!
Craig Nall's tears cure cancer.Sounds a lot like Chuck Norris if you ask me.Nall plays any position he wants.I didn't know that Nall also played RBHe's the new Craig Nall!
Don't you mean Reggie McNeal?Craig Nall's tears cure cancer.Sounds a lot like Chuck Norris if you ask me.Nall plays any position he wants.I didn't know that Nall also played RBHe's the new Craig Nall!
ouch... i felt that just sitting at my desk... i may now have to go home sick
Cracker is right and Nolan's depth chart is wrong??
I think the depth chart is right and Cracker and Henry are wrong. Are you claiming Hicks is number 2 because he was mentioned first in the quote? Seems pretty shaky with a depth chart posted in the locker room having him at 3. Robinson has been impressing since the first OTA. He is the correct handcuff, though I wouldn't be surprised by a committee approach to replacing Gore. Break the rook in gently with Hicks, but Robinson is his superior and the key player in a fantasy discussion, redraft or dynasty. .02cmon now BobNolan is wrong and Cracker is right? geesh
Blogger 8/23:RB Robinson Third On Depth Chart
I can't remember 2-3 guys last season, let alone one, who converted to RB from QB. This guy was described by Nolan as having Marcus Allen-like qualities/running style. I don't think this is a routine situation. This kid is a great worker and fantastic athlete and having a nice preseason/camp thus far.He's seeing a lot of carries in the preseason and with Barlow gone and Gore's injury history he is absolutely an intriguing pick who *could* pan out. I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss him.
The 2006 draft has now had 1 Marcus Allen, 1 Terrel Davis, 1 Eric Dickerson, not including Bush, Addai, Maroney, Williams, and Maurice Drew. 2006 is looking like one hell of a draft class at RB.
"Qualities" was the word used- he was not annoited the second coming of... as Bush of Faulk. For a guy that is converting from QB to RB, I would say that that is a significant comment. At the least, he will be a nice change of pace/third down back. The main concern, I'd think, would be his ability to block... which I've not specifically heard anything about just yet.The 2006 draft has now had 1 Marcus Allen, 1 Terrel Davis, 1 Eric Dickerson, not including Bush, Addai, Maroney, Williams, and Maurice Drew. 2006 is looking like one hell of a draft class at RB.
Considering his versatility, brains, size, toughness, I'm not concerned about him having trouble in this department. Early reports said he was well ahead in "understanding" blitz schemes from all the time spent at QB, but he needed work on blocking technique, which is one thing he's never been asked to do. The understanding part trumps the lack of experience, imo, because Robinson is tough and smart, not a bit afraid of contact. He'll be excellent in protection, he's probably well ahead of the typical rook.
I agree, I have Hicks on my dynasty bench, and Michael Robbecame available. I grabbed him and will keep both stashed awayin case of a Gore injury.
CBS now has him listed as a RB
Cracker,with all due respect, Nolan makes the depth chart so he's always right when we're talking about the depth chart. As you know, depth charts change often in camp.cracKer said:Blogger 8/23:RB Robinson Third On Depth Chart
Matt Maiocco, Santa Rosa Press Democrat - [Full Article]
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Michael Robinson is now solidly entrenched as the No. 3 back behind Frank Gore and Maurice Hicks, neither of whom has a history of avoiding injuries for long periods. It might sound like a lot of pressure to heap on Robinson, who is making a transition to a new full-time position. Robinson played quarterback, running back and receiver in each of his first three seasons at Penn State.
just sayin'
FWIW He needs to get the repetition to where it's 2nd nature to him. Many former QBs(or anyone playing a new position) get hurt and when they return it takes a few weeks to catch up to where they were originally. It's very important for his development that Nolan gives this guy a ton of work in practice and he stays healthy. Parcells recently had something similar to say about Crayton. The explosive guy to open the season was "useless" when he returned. Now he's sharp againChaos Commish said:
