Why Falcons RB Bijan Robinson Can Be 'Perfect Fit' in Atlanta

Bijan Robinson could be a perfect fit for the Atlanta Falcons if all goes well.

Jeremy Brener | May 9, 2023

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The Atlanta Falcons shocked the NFL world by taking Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick.

While many criticized the move because Robinson didn't fulfill a major need for the Falcons, he represents Atlanta doubling down on being a power run offense. The system built by Arthur Smith could make Robinson a perfect fit for Atlanta.

"Robinson is an all-purpose playmaker who can produce in any game situation," ESPN writes. "That's a fit here for Arthur Smith's run-heavy offense, where Robinson will also see schemed targets as an asset in the pass game. Last season, the Falcons logged 559 rushing attempts, the most in the league. And they led the league in designed run rate at 51.1% of offensive plays.

"That sets up for Robinson to be a volume runner in Atlanta, especially on zone schemes. He can press the perimeter here, burst to daylight or bend the ball back. Robinson can run with power, shake defenders and hit home runs. He has the physical profile and traits to produce high-end numbers as a rookie in Smith's offense."

Robinson is expected to join second-year pro Tyler Allgeier (who broke the Falcons' rookie record for rushing yards) and Cordarrelle Patterson to form one of the league's elite running back rooms.

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Published May 9, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.