A burning fantasy football question for every NFL team: Is Bijan Robinson the top pick?
7 months ago

A burning fantasy football question for every NFL team: Is Bijan Robinson the top pick?

New York Times  

While NFL rosters are being trimmed ahead of Tuesday’s cutdown day, fantasy football owners are paying close attention ahead of Week 1. One of the most impressive players in training camp has been the Bears’ new running back, especially his abilities as a receiver — as we saw with his 42-yard play on a screen in Buffalo. Achane’s efficiency numbers last year were ridiculous — 21.4 percent of his rushes going for 10-plus yards is just silly — but will he get the touches necessary to be a top-five back? — Jim Ayello How will a loaded Miami Dolphins offense impact running back De’Von Achane’s touches this season? At the end of last season, offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett made a baffling comment — admitting that he didn’t realize how good Hall could be in the passing game until around the halfway point of the season.

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With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft
11 months, 1 week ago

With QB Cousins joining strong foundation on offense, Falcons may target edge rusher in NFL draft

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons’ offseason overhaul, highlighted by the additions of coach Raheem Morris and quarterback Kirk Cousins, add intrigue to the team’s NFL draft plans. Last year’s top rookie, running back Bijan Robinson, joined tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London as the most recent first-round selections, all taken in the top eight overall. The Falcons …

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire NFL Week 15: Chase Brown, Odell Beckham, streamers and more
1 year, 3 months ago

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire NFL Week 15: Chase Brown, Odell Beckham, streamers and more

New York Times  

The fantasy football playoffs are here, so it’s time to think only about what helps your team, and nothing else… well, unless you want to smartly block an opponent from the only healthy quarterback left. HEADS UP Players must be under 60% rostered on Yahoo Listed in order of preference — I’ll often prioritize potential upside over immediate middling production …

Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10
1 year, 6 months ago

Bijan Robinson outshines top pick Bryce Young as Falcons knock off Panthers 24-10

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The No. Bijan Robinson caught a touchdown pass in his debut and set up another score with a long run, giving the Atlanta rookie immediate bragging rights over Carolina’s Bryce Young as the Falcons opened with season with a 24-10 victory over the Panthers on Sunday. “I have to do a better job of executing.” Robinson, whose high …

Jalen Hurts, Bijan Robinson and creamsicles highlight our NFL staff poll
1 year, 6 months ago

Jalen Hurts, Bijan Robinson and creamsicles highlight our NFL staff poll

New York Times  

Another NFL season is upon us and there’s only a little bit of time to squeeze in some prognostication and opinions on a blank offseason canvas. Player Team Votes Jalen Hurts Eagles 34 Kirk Cousins Vikings 3 Dak Prescott Cowboys 1 What they said: “Jalen Hurts because he did it at a high level consistently last season and has the …

Falcons’ Bijan Robinson hopes to carve a new, more profitable path for NFL running backs
1 year, 7 months ago

Falcons’ Bijan Robinson hopes to carve a new, more profitable path for NFL running backs

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Bijan Robinson is all of a week into his first NFL training camp. Yet, before he ever takes a handoff for the Atlanta Falcons, Robinson recognizes that he’s in a unique position to help carve a new, more profitable path for the league’s most beleaguered position. “There is no rule that says ‘You don’t have your …

Can Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson live up to his high pick and even higher expectations?
1 year, 8 months ago

Can Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson live up to his high pick and even higher expectations?

New York Times  

ATLANTA — Look into the future six weeks and picture Terry Fontenot sitting in his game-day suite at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Robinson is “more than a running back,” Smith said, and the Falcons set about trying to prove that point immediately this spring, lining him up across the formation throughout offseason activities and practices. “As y’all can see, he’s out there …

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp
1 year, 10 months ago

Falcons RB Bijan Robinson signs contract, debuts No. 7 jersey at rookie minicamp

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Bijan Robinson has a new number with a big Atlanta history, a newly signed contract and huge expectations no rookie Falcons running back has faced in recent years. The Falcons announced Friday on the opening day of the team’s three-day rookie minicamp that Robinson signed a $21.96 million, four-year contract with a fifth-year option. “For me …

Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder
1 year, 11 months ago

Falcons add RB Bijan Robinson to young core around QB Ridder

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The NFL draft left the Atlanta Falcons exactly where they finished the 2022 season: with the spotlight on quarterback Desmond Ridder. The Falcons will open next season with Ridder the key piece of a group of young playmakers that now includes running back Bijan Robinson. On Saturday, the Falcons selected Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III, who …

Why the Falcons didn’t hesitate to grab Bijan Robinson early
1 year, 11 months ago

Why the Falcons didn’t hesitate to grab Bijan Robinson early

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The conventional wisdom in the NFL says its bad team-building to spend a top-10 draft pick on a running back, but the Falcons don’t look at University of Texas star Bijan Robinson as just a running back, and they don’t care about anybody else’s wisdom. He’s an impact football player,” Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said …

Former Texas star Robinson set to test RB value in NFL draft
1 year, 11 months ago

Former Texas star Robinson set to test RB value in NFL draft

Associated Press  

Bijan Robinson draws comparisons to Saquon Barkley as the former Texas running back enters the NFL draft. “My philosophy on running backs is I don’t mind taking a running back in the first round, as long as your team is ready to win right now,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said. “Because if you take into account the guy …

Forget NFL Draft norms, RB Bijan Robinson is a game-changer and worthy first-round pick
2 years ago

Forget NFL Draft norms, RB Bijan Robinson is a game-changer and worthy first-round pick

New York Times  

Brad Holmes answered the question with a question. Speaking with reporters at the NFL combine, the third-year Lions general manager was asked if his franchise — less than three years removed from starting over — would consider a “luxury pick” with one of its two first-round picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. “He was so good,” Robinson said, “at doing …

All-American RB Bijan Robinson leaving Texas for NFL
2 years, 3 months ago

All-American RB Bijan Robinson leaving Texas for NFL

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas running back Bijan Robinson is skipping his final two seasons of eligibility to enter the NFL draft and won’t play in the Alamo Bowl. I’m just excited to figure out another part of my life, just like I tried to figure it out here.” Highly recruited out of Arizona, Robinson is fourth on Texas’ career rushing …

AP source: Jets acquiring RB James Robinson from Jaguars
2 years, 5 months ago

AP source: Jets acquiring RB James Robinson from Jaguars

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The New York Jets moved quickly to replace rookie running back Breece Hall. The Jets traded a conditional late-round draft pick to Jacksonville on Monday for James Robinson, according to a person familiar with the deal. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Monday that the running back has been dealing with “lower-body issues, mostly in his knees right …

2023 NFL Draft RB class: Is Bijan Robinson the best prospect since Saquon?
2 years, 8 months ago

2023 NFL Draft RB class: Is Bijan Robinson the best prospect since Saquon?

New York Times  

This is part two of Dane Brugler’s Summer Scouting series, which will take a position-by-position look at the top prospects for the 2023 NFL Draft. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook Over the last four NFL Drafts, no running back has been selected in the top-23 picks. 2022 season/2023 NFL Draft outlook After playing second fiddle to Spiller the last two …

Raiders 2021 NFL Draft picks: Grades, order and full scouting reports
3 years, 11 months ago

Raiders 2021 NFL Draft picks: Grades, order and full scouting reports

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29 with eight selections and obvious needs for starters at right tackle and free safety. 17: Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama Vic Tafur’s analysis: We thought Leatherwood was a good second-round option if the Raiders decided to wait on addressing their glaring right tackle need. Sheil Kapadia’s grade: C LIVE …

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