Why is Michael Robinson on so many dynasty rosters? (1 Viewer)

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Edited to remove the Matt Jones reference because I'm mainly wondering how many converted (college) QBs went on to have successful NFL careers? Guys who never played much RB in college, but played mostly QB. I know there has to be some, but I can't think of any. Several college QBs went on to have successful WR careers as was already mentioned.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)).

Hooray for taking 40 rushes and making rash judgments based on YPC! That's not statistically meaningless at all!

 

[Bizkiteer]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)).

Hooray for taking 40 rushes and making rash judgments based on YPC! That's not statistically meaningless at all!

You're right, the number of rushes isn't what's important. What's important is that he's so new to the position of RB. If memory serves, Tony Hollings was also over hyped as a RB, and he was new to the position at the time.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

You think Robinson has the talent to succeed? Whether true or not, like I said, he's one of the most over hyped end of bench players in FF until I see something that says otherwise.

 

[Holy Schneikes]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

When was the last converted QB to have a successful NFL career as a RB? Maybe there are a few that I just can't think of right now.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)).

Hooray for taking 40 rushes and making rash judgments based on YPC! That's not statistically meaningless at all!

You're right, the number of rushes isn't what's important. What's important is that he's so new to the position of RB. If memory serves, Tony Hollings was also over hyped as a RB, and he was new to the position at the time.

Ah, yes. Let's find one trait that's similar, and call the two people the same!That's never wrong either!Fun day at the office, can you tell?

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

 

[Keys Myaths]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

When was the last converted QB to have a successful NFL career as a RB? Maybe there are a few that I just can't think of right now.

I can think of a converted linebacker who did okay. Does that count?

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)).

Hooray for taking 40 rushes and making rash judgments based on YPC! That's not statistically meaningless at all!

You're right, the number of rushes isn't what's important. What's important is that he's so new to the position of RB. If memory serves, Tony Hollings was also over hyped as a RB, and he was new to the position at the time.

Ah, yes. Let's find one trait that's similar, and call the two people the same!That's never wrong either!Fun day at the office, can you tell?

Help jog my memory, name some successful NFL RBs that were QBs in college. I know there has to be a few, I just can't think of them.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

 

[Keys Myaths]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)).

Hooray for taking 40 rushes and making rash judgments based on YPC! That's not statistically meaningless at all!

You're right, the number of rushes isn't what's important. What's important is that he's so new to the position of RB. If memory serves, Tony Hollings was also over hyped as a RB, and he was new to the position at the time.

Ah, yes. Let's find one trait that's similar, and call the two people the same!That's never wrong either!Fun day at the office, can you tell?

Help jog my memory, name some successful NFL RBs that were QBs in college. I know there has to be a few, I just can't think of them.

Trust me, I'm googling.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

 

[StuntRock]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

When was the last converted QB to have a successful NFL career as a RB? Maybe there are a few that I just can't think of right now.

Mike Vick.

 

[Keys Myaths]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

How many times are you going to qualify this until we say "no, that doesn't exist" and you can claim victory?

 

[moderated]

Another reason people have him is that he's sitting behind a guy who's setting a precident for having a completely rebuilt body before he was 24 years old in Gore.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

Another reason people have him is that he's sitting behind a guy who's setting a precident for having a completely rebuilt body before he was 24 years old in Gore.

I'm not so sure he's 2nd string however.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

How many times are you going to qualify this until we say "no, that doesn't exist" and you can claim victory?

Hey man, just because I didn't get the original question right don't bust my chops. Obviously we can pull guys out of the hat who played QB in HS, or played QB just a little in college, but played RB mostly in college. This is not a matter of "claiming victory". I think it adds relevance as to whether Robinson can make it as an NFL RB.

 

[brakeyawself]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

He's got to be worth somthing to the Gore owner. It really doesnt matter what pisition he DID play. He's an individual and people do new things all the time. It doesn't matter so much that HISTORY isn't on his side, because HISTORY hasn't seen Michael Robinson. The real question is does he have the skills and opportunity. It looks like he has the opportunity backing up Gore with only Hicks (who recently got injured I think) to worry about. The skills, that is still in question. Ive been having to make a big decision in my dynasty and Im leaning towards dropping Mike Bell or Tony Scheffler to hold on to Robinson. Im just not sure yet.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

He played QB for nearly an entire quarter of last year's Vols game and absolutely KILLED Tennessee.

 

[mcdons3]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

How many times are you going to qualify this until we say "no, that doesn't exist" and you can claim victory?

This is a good point. We should think of converted QBs as true athletes instead of guys with arms. The guys that convert from QB to WR, or QB to DB, etc. are generally much faster than your prototypical slow white guy with a cannon for an arm. Lots of talented athletes end up at QB for their low-end college teams, simply because there are no better athletes around. But when they hit the NFL level there's no need for them to fill in the important role of QB, so they can be placed somewhere else that better suits their abilities.There's no reason that a QB couldn't become a successful RB in the NFL, given that Mike Anderson never played RB in college (or any position at all, for that matter). It's not a more difficult position than QB, by any stretch of the imagination.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

Your problem is that you have insufficient knowledge of Robinson's college career. He played QB, RB and WR during his 4 years at Penn State. It was only his Senior year that he was exclusively a QB.

 

[Green Apple Splatter]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

Your problem is that you have insufficient knowledge of Robinson's college career. He played QB, RB and WR during his 4 years at Penn State. It was only his Senior year that he was exclusively a QB.

How much RB did Robinson play at Penn State?

 

[stevegamer]

Not a ton, but some RB.

He's got physical ability, whether that will translate well remains to be seen. He can dish out some punishment - there's a shot of him giving a hit as a QB at PSU which shows you something, and Gore is an injury risk.

 

[derek19]

After this season though, I expect Thomas Clayton to be the true handcuff to Gore. Just my opinion though.

 

[Pocket Joker]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)).

Hooray for taking 40 rushes and making rash judgments based on YPC! That's not statistically meaningless at all!

You're right, the number of rushes isn't what's important. What's important is that he's so new to the position of RB. If memory serves, Tony Hollings was also over hyped as a RB, and he was new to the position at the time.

Ah, yes. Let's find one trait that's similar, and call the two people the same!That's never wrong either!Fun day at the office, can you tell?

Help jog my memory, name some successful NFL RBs that were QBs in college. I know there has to be a few, I just can't think of them.

Michael Vick?

 

[ConstruxBoy]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

Your problem is that you have insufficient knowledge of Robinson's college career. He played QB, RB and WR during his 4 years at Penn State. It was only his Senior year that he was exclusively a QB.

How much RB did Robinson play at Penn State?

I don't have the stats handy, but as I recall he spent one year as mainly a RB with some WR thrown in, then a season as mainly a WR with some RB thrown in and then his senior year as a QB.

 

[greyone]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Add Ron Curry Raiders wr to the list. Seneca Wallace too...oh wait he is still playing qb. Allen Iverson converted to playing resident hip-hop thug of the NBA. Stephan Jackson ain't got nothing on Iverson. I love me some AI.

 

[flranger]

He's a converted QB (see how that's working for Matt Jones), and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?

Yeah, those converted QB's like Hines Ward & Antwaan Randle El don't work out too well.

Boldin.

What about RBs?

Oh, the #1 RB college prospect in the nation. Does he count?

Did McFadden play QB in college? If so, for how long. I mean guys who played QB in college and didn't play RB until they got to the NFL.

Your problem is that you have insufficient knowledge of Robinson's college career. He played QB, RB and WR during his 4 years at Penn State. It was only his Senior year that he was exclusively a QB.

How much RB did Robinson play at Penn State?

I don't think I've read a more irritating thread. Note to self.......don't bother opening any thread started by GAS, he will spend too much time making it a pain in the ###.

 

[teamroc]

He's a converted QB and he showed nothing last season (38 rushes / 116 yds (3.1 avg)). He's so raw (still learning the position) that I'm not so sure there aren't better options on many waiver wires. In the event something happened to Gore, I'm not so sure Robinson is the backup either. I believe Nolan likes the experience Hicks brings to the table. Could Robinson be the most over hyped end of the bench warmer there is in fantasy football?Edited to remove the Matt Jones reference because I'm mainly wondering how many converted (college) QBs went on to have successful NFL careers? Guys who never played much RB in college, but played mostly QB. I know there has to be some, but I can't think of any. Several college QBs went on to have successful WR careers as was already mentioned.

Good call.Mrob was a complete bust. And had tons of hype. Yes he ran over a guy in college, it was cool. NFL wasn't impressed.

 

[JAA]

prolly because he scored 3 TDs in 1 game

 

[TLEF316]

because he's a RB with a pulse playing behind a guy with bionic knees

 

[5-ish Finkle]

because he's a RB with a pulse playing behind a guy with bionic knees

Behind a guy with bionic knees and Capt. Microfracture.