Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps

Danno · 10-19-2013, 11:18 AM

Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snapsby Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

The Saints have a pass-heavy offense led by quarterback Drew Brees, which means the run game often takes a back seat. The Saints rank 23rd in rushing offense (86.7 yards per game) and 28th in yards per carry (3.4).

However, the Saints seem to have something brewing in rookie running back Khiry Robinson. Although the Saints backfield is loaded with talent (Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram), Robinson is making the most of his limited work. He is second on the team in rushing yards (137) and is averaging a team-high 5.3 yards per carry.

Coach Sean Payton is certainly paying attention to Robinson's effectiveness in the run game.

"He's been explosive. He's been tough," Payton said, per The Times-Picayune. "He's been hardnosed and we will continue to look at his snaps and evaluate how he fits in each game plan."

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I think we may have our next PT.

dizzle88 · 10-19-2013, 11:22 AM

He's gained yards behind a questionable O line, stayed healthy and protected the football everytime he's had it

Definitely increase his workload, he and PT run similar, with their shoulders down and always manage to maintain their balance after initial contact

Danno · 10-19-2013, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

He's gained yards behind a questionable O line, stayed healthy and protected the football everytime he's had it

Definitely increase his workload, he and PT run similar, with their shoulders down and always manage to maintain their balance after initial contact

Yep Dizz, thats exactly why he reminds me so much more of a young PT than Ivory. Great feet.

SmashMouth · 10-19-2013, 11:23 AM

Ivory who?

Barry from MS · 10-19-2013, 11:48 AM

Please evaluate the crap out of it, because at the end of the day:

1) 26 carries
2) 5.3 yds per carry
3) 0 fumbles

For me to feel the "next-coming-of-PT-kind-of-good", he needs to have these numbers after 100 touches. But considering the Sam's sample size we've gotten so far, I'm loving this dude. If he learns the pass protection aspect along with these kind of rushing numbers, I might spontaneously combust in my recliner.

K Major · 10-19-2013, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

Please evaluate the crap out of it, because at the end of the day:

3) 0 fumbles

+1... Coming out of training camp, this was my main concern of the young Khiry. So far so good.

Barry from MS · 10-19-2013, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

+1... Coming out of training camp, this was my main concern of the young Khiry. So far so good.

Mine, too. He's still a bit careless on a few of his runs when he lets the ball get away from his body a little too far for my liking when he is breaking/juking tackles, but nothing like how Ivory use to tote it. He's a raw talent for sure, but if he can keep that ball close to his body consistently I'll be extremely happy.

He fumbled twice and lost one in the last preseason game with 28 touches, but I've noticed he is waaaaay more careful with it since that time. He just has that small tendency when he's breaking/juking tackles, but it's being coached up and it is obvious now that it has gotten better. Excited for this dude.

Lord_Saint83 · 10-19-2013, 12:40 PM

The guy shows good vision and good balance. They need to stick with the hot hand. I get more impressed with him with every game, seems to run better when you keep feeding him the ball.

AlaskaSaints · 10-19-2013, 12:42 PM

Ingram who?

Alaska

MaggieMayTB · 10-19-2013, 12:51 PM

Some day I want to look at a Saint and say Adrian Who?

10-19-2013, 11:18 AM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snapsby Michael Hurcomb \| CBSSports.com The Saints have a pass-heavy offense led by quarterback Drew Brees, which means the run game often takes a back seat. The Saints rank 23rd in rushing offense (86.7 yards per game) and 28th in yards per carry (3.4). However, the Saints seem to have something brewing in rookie running back Khiry Robinson. Although the Saints backfield is loaded with talent (Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram), Robinson is making the most of his limited work. He is second on the team in rushing yards (137) and is averaging a team-high 5.3 yards per carry. Coach Sean Payton is certainly paying attention to Robinson's effectiveness in the run game. "He's been explosive. He's been tough," Payton said, per The Times-Picayune. "He's been hardnosed and we will continue to look at his snaps and evaluate how he fits in each game plan." New Orleans Saints - NFL - CBSSports.com I think we may have our next PT.

10-19-2013, 11:22 AM	#2
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps He's gained yards behind a questionable O line, stayed healthy and protected the football everytime he's had it Definitely increase his workload, he and PT run similar, with their shoulders down and always manage to maintain their balance after initial contact whybag likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps Originally Posted by dizzle88 He's gained yards behind a questionable O line, stayed healthy and protected the football everytime he's had it Definitely increase his workload, he and PT run similar, with their shoulders down and always manage to maintain their balance after initial contact Yep Dizz, thats exactly why he reminds me so much more of a young PT than Ivory. Great feet. dizzle88 likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps Ivory who?

10-19-2013, 11:48 AM	#5
Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps Please evaluate the crap out of it, because at the end of the day: 1) 26 carries 2) 5.3 yds per carry 3) 0 fumbles For me to feel the "next-coming-of-PT-kind-of-good", he needs to have these numbers after 100 touches. But considering the Sam's sample size we've gotten so far, I'm loving this dude. If he learns the pass protection aspect along with these kind of rushing numbers, I might spontaneously combust in my recliner. Boutte, SaintnDE and WHODATINCA like this.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps Originally Posted by Barry from MS Please evaluate the crap out of it, because at the end of the day: 3) 0 fumbles +1... Coming out of training camp, this was my main concern of the young Khiry. So far so good.

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Barry from MS Site Donor 2014 Join Date: May 2007 Location: TEMPO VC Okefenokee Swamp Posts: 1,985 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps Originally Posted by K Major +1... Coming out of training camp, this was my main concern of the young Khiry. So far so good. Mine, too. He's still a bit careless on a few of his runs when he lets the ball get away from his body a little too far for my liking when he is breaking/juking tackles, but nothing like how Ivory use to tote it. He's a raw talent for sure, but if he can keep that ball close to his body consistently I'll be extremely happy. He fumbled twice and lost one in the last preseason game with 28 touches, but I've noticed he is waaaaay more careful with it since that time. He just has that small tendency when he's breaking/juking tackles, but it's being coached up and it is obvious now that it has gotten better. Excited for this dude.
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10-19-2013, 12:40 PM	#8
Lord_Saint83 100% Blunt Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Saint Gabriel, La Posts: 2,754	Re: Saints to 'evaluate' Khiry Robinson's snaps The guy shows good vision and good balance. They need to stick with the hot hand. I get more impressed with him with every game, seems to run better when you keep feeding him the ball.

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