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After a rookie season that can be summed up as solid, Bijan Robinson is planning to have a sophomore season that can be categorized as prolific. The Atlanta Falcons’ second-year running back recently said that he feels that he will be used the way Christian McCaffrey currently is in San Francisco.
“I’m gonna be more of a runner that does everything else,” Robinson said, via ESPN.
If Robinson is able to produce like McCaffrey, that would be good news for Robinson, the Falcons and anyone who drafts him in fantasy football. Last year, McCaffrey led the NFL with 1,459 yards. He also caught 67 passes for 584 yards while scoring 21 touchdowns for the eventual NFC champions.
McCaffrey has long held the mantle as the NFL’s most versatile back, so it makes sense that Robinson mentioned the 49ers’ star while alluding to his desire to expand his game in 2024. If his rookie season is any indication of what he’ll do this season, it’s safe to say that Robinson is on his way to joining the conversation as one of the league’s most complete backs.
As a rookie, Robinson rushed for 976 yards (while averaging an impressive 4.6 yards per carry) while catching 58 passes for 487 yards. Robinson scored eight total touchdowns while toting the rock 272 times.
Durability was another impressive of Robinson’s game last season. He didn’t miss a game as a rookie and started in all but one of the Falcons’ contests.
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-06-03 19:33:13
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