In response, a pass-happy league has become less so. The trend also has been for defenses to play smaller linebackers more suited for pass coverage than run stopping. That put pressure on NFL defenses that play five defensive backs on about 60% of the snaps and seven DBs 15% of the time. The rules engineered it that way, and the talent distribution and strategies followed.īut as defenses adjusted to stop the pass, offensive coaches countered with creative play designs, what Smith calls “non-traditional formations” and dual-threat quarterbacks. Passing was more efficient than running for a long time. Not many teams do that with running backs anymore. The Falcons can build their offense around Robinson. They were consistent, ranking second in efficiency variance from week to week. The 2022 Falcons ranked third in rushing efficiency as measured by the Football Outsiders metric (adjusted by opponent and situation). Robinson can make a very good rushing offense even better. Now they also have a dynamic, young running back with the talent to star as a rookie. They already have two good, young playmakers with tight end Kyle Pitts and wide receiver Drake London. Robinson is the third consecutive offensive skill-position player drafted by the Falcons with their top draft pick. But if I just focus on being a good teammate and bring my expertise and my skill set to this offense, everything will take care of itself.” “Obviously, there’s a lot of eyes and a lot of people (watching).
“Obviously, I’m going to have expectations, but for me, it’s just another opportunity to be the best player I can be,” Robinson said Friday after his first official practice with the Falcons.
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