Colts Select Josh Robinson (Mega Merge)

[ruksak]

 

 

How's his ball security? The most impressive thing I saw in that run was that he held onto the ball. I counted no less than 6 attempts to strip him in that one run. 

[Resplash]

Okay, that .gif makes me really excited about this pick actually.

[Dustin]

How's his ball security? The most impressive thing I saw in that run was that he held onto the ball. I counted no less than 6 attempts to strip him in that one run.

1 fumble every 93 touches. Not terrible, but not great.

[1959Colts]

Marshawn Lynch like eh?

Looking for the next Marshawn Lynch at the NFL Draft ...

 

 ...but for my money the player with the most Beast Mode in him might be Mississippi State's Josh Robinson. 

[RomanianColtsFan]

I'm very happy with drafting this guy. He was featured on Stampede Blue a few weeks ago and as soon as I saw the video I thought of MJD.

[ColtsLegacy]

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2015/04/08/cff-sig-stats-running-backs-part-1/

 

–  You don’t see Josh Robinson talked about often among draft prospects, but he is one of the better backs at making defenders miss at the second level with his excellent lateral agility. His 3.96 rush attempts per missed tackle forced is the second-best rate among Power 5 running backs with at least 100 carries in this draft class.

[1959Colts]

 

Looking for the next Marshawn Lynch... 

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/2/21/8072757/NFL-combine-marshawn-lynch-retirement-seahawks-draft

 

...but for my money the player with the most Beast Mode in him might be Mississippi State's Josh Robinson. 

[coltsdan]

i like how he runs expecting contact, and still plows his way through.  nice to see.  seems like a very natural runner

[Douzer]

Yep, I'm officially psyched about this pick!

[Coltsman1788]

From what I have seen about this guy...I like this pick.  Looks like a nice addition to our stable of backs (Gore, Boom, Ballard and now Robinson). Luck is going to be down right deadly if the line can protect him.  Can't wait to see us run the football this year!

[Defjamz26]

Anyone who saw my last couple of mocks knows I loved Robinson. He had the most impressive tape of any RB not named Todd Gurley.

He has to work on his pass protection though because he's very poor in that area. But that's something Gore can teach him.

I think he's going to be a great player though. He's got the power of Marshawn Lynch and balance of prime Ray Rice. I think he makes Ballard expendable.

[coltsfanatic24]

I like the pick, plays very similar to MJD.

[Lawrence Owen]

Fully agree with the MJD reference.  Also on board with him learning from coaches and Gore on how to pass protect.  He can catch the ball from what i've seen in vids.  The thing what I am most psyched about is his yards after contact.  This will keep defenses honest about the box.  And if they don't..play action on this team will absolutely kill any defense in the NFL.  

[mattceinicram]

He's got a good shot at the final 53

[MrNLM]

I was wondering how everyone felt about us waiting until the 6th round to get a RB. I was at work for the entirety of day 3 and now I can see that we got one heck of a RB. 

 

I was a bit underwhelmed with a day one pick but, I could see great things coming from it... just not the great things I was expecting us to start with. All in all... I like our draft just fine! 

 

Considering  Robinson was our last pick that doesn't look like a practice squad player... we got what we needed and at a tremendous value.

[Yoshinator]

My picture tube went out on my computer, but I've noticed we got some a few players I liked late either in the draft or UDFA. My favorite that I missed is Josh Robinson. Called the pick in the 6th and I love it here. We may of got our starting future RB.

[ColtStrong]

10 yard run, to a 1 yard run, to a 23 yard run. Beautiful.

You can't teach that.

[COLTS449]

This kids gonna be good. Our RB corps will look something like this. Gore, Boom, Robinson, and Ballard. I think Ballard will come back healthy and we'll carry 4. Also I just want to say I have a feeling we may have hit big on a lot of these players by the way. I think Robinson may end up as the number 2 back by the middle of the season. I was wanting Ajayi when he started falling but I really, really like Robinson.

[Dark Superman]

I like this pick.

[GwinnettColt]

He's one of my favorite running backs in the whole entire draft. Plays like MJD. Fantastic pick. 

 

He is who I thought of when I read his description.  I didn't know much about him previously, but hopefully he'll do well.  What do you think we'll do with Tipton?

[Grigs build the lines plz.]

He's one of my favorite running backs in the whole entire draft. Plays like MJD. Fantastic pick. 

 Now you have my attention. Hope your assessment is correct.

[MTC]

He is who I thought of when I read his description.  I didn't know much about him previously, but hopefully he'll do well.  What do you think we'll do with Tipton?

 

I'm not too sure, but I think he'll be on the PS. Can't see him making the 53 with Gore, Boom, Ballard, and Josh. 

[lollygagger8]

 

 

[Smonroe]

Welp, busted my bubble https://twitter.com/KBowenColts/status/594607894710091778

He may have redshirted the last year Vick was there. He didn't play until 12.

The worst rushing average he had in his three years at MSU was 5.9. Not a burner though, so he grinder out a lot of long runs.

I like the pick, he could be a really good backup. Boom and Ballard are going to have some stiff competition.

[fatboy]

He may have redshirted the last year Vick was there. He didn't play until 12.

The worst rushing average he had in his three years at MSU was 5.9. Not a burner though, so he grinder out a lot of long runs.

I like the pick, he could be a really good backup. Boom and Ballard are going to have some stiff competition.

. Agreed - Boom is hardly irreplaceable and Ballard has been injury plagued. It will be interesting to watch it play out. Shoot, Zurlon deserves to be in the mix as well.

[krunk]

I like the pick and I agree with the sentiments of everyone else.  MJD to a T.

Robinson is a perfect backup to Gore and a great fit for our RBBC power running.

[ReMeDy]

How's his ball security? The most impressive thing I saw in that run was that he held onto the ball. I counted no less than 6 attempts to strip him in that one run. 

 

OMG lol. Yea, found the play in the vid. Insane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=225&v=VmBNcH0qO2A#t=3m46s

[JR Indy]

This kind of RB would historically run wild on the Colts. Glad to have him on this team. A running back that will not go down, that can make something out of nothing.  That does not need perfect blocking to be effective.  His story is amazing.  I am pulling for this player.

[Pancake Block]

Would've liked if Jay Ajayi was still available. I liked him as a 5th or 6th.

 

Would've liked if Jay Ajayi was still available. I liked him as a 5th or 6th.

Really disappointed thjat we didn't get either Jay Ajayi or Jeremy Langdon with our first pick on Day 3.  Liked them both a ton better than Robinson.  Saw Robinson in a couple of games last year and was unimpressed.  Overall, I was pretty disappointed with Grigson's whole Draft.  It was advertised that drafting was his strong suit when he was hired.  Don't see it.

[krunk]

Really disappointed thjat we didn't get either Jay Ajayi or Jeremy Langdon with our first pick on Day 3.  Liked them both a ton better than Robinson.  Saw Robinson in a couple of games last year and was unimpressed.  Overall, I was pretty disappointed with Grigson's whole Draft.  It was advertised that drafting was his strong suit when he was hired.  Don't see it.

 

You mean you wanted us to draft Ajayi with his bone on bone knee condition?  Langford was gone before the Colts even picked. 

[Dustin]

I'm convinced Grigson and company use PFF/CFF. Henry Anderson, David Parry, and Robinson are all highly rated from them.

To your point, the LB we took was the third highest graded ILB in the SEC.

[Valpo2004]

Saw on the draft thing that he was 2nd team all SEC. 

 

Not bad getting a 2nd team all SEC RB that late in the draft.

 

If he has vision I don't care if he isn't very athletic.  Just as long as he can see a hole and gain some yards.  Trent was extremely athletic, but couldn't ever find the hole. 

[wig]

 

 

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[12isthenew18]

34. per his instagram

[Deathiltis]

Well now he can make something great of it

[CR91]

ha. called it

[shakedownstreet]

that's good. sooner we move on the better 

[Lawrence Owen]

Let him take the #, good for him and good for the Colts fans.  I think he will be a great RB for us sooner more than later.  And if he is, then we can put the past behind us ^^

[ScissorMeTimbers]

That just makes it easier for me to tape over "RICHARDSON" and replace it with "ROBINSON" on my #34 jersey hahaha

[Ja'Crispy]

That just makes it easier for me to tape over "RICHARDSON" and replace it with "ROBINSON" on my #34 jersey hahaha

 

Heck, you've already been given the "R" and "SON." I bet that's why he chose 34 ;)