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After picking up 102 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries over two playoff games at the end of an attention-grabbing rookie year last season, Saints running back Khiry Robinson treated himself to a few days off with his family.

But then about three days passed, and Robinson felt he was out of place.

“I felt like, ‘I can’t do this,’ ” the 24-year-old Robinson said. “I’ve got to get back on the grind.’ ”

So Robinson canceled his R&R and instead killed time with twice-daily workouts — one more a day than when he was preparing for a rookie NFL campaign in which he helped the Saints win 12 of 18 games. He ran more hills and spent more time exercising under water than was typical to boost his stamina and speed.

And he limited his reading material to the Saints playbook because he wants to be more than a running back who simply takes handoffs and steams straight ahead.

“Last year,” Robinson said, “I was basically just running, hoping I went the right way.”

By the time the Saints’ third day of voluntary organized team activities wrapped up Thursday afternoon, it was apparent to Robinson’s coach and quarterback that the young running back’s efforts were paying off. And, in their view, if he keeps it up, there’s no reason he can’t soon become what he aspires to.

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mleg1972

I'm rooting hard for this kid!

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SaintLeonard

I know we don't really have a feature back since we run committee, but even so, we usually still have a guy who has more carries than the other backs on the roster.
Maybe this is a bold prediction, but I think Khiry will be that guy this year. I think he'll be our "go-to" back.

Ashley

It will start off with Mark Ingram getting the bulk, then Khiry, with Pierre. Then as the season gets mid to late Khiry will be the stud of the bunch, but all will get their chance to shine.

QBREES9

Hard work does pay off and will pay off.

dizzle88

Our backfield will be exciting to watch, I think ingram may need to work on his hands though to make the playcalling less obvious when he's in there

He dropped a couple in the regular season but in the preseason vs texans, he caught a screen and went for about 40+ yards with it.

Rugby Saint II

When Khiry runs the ball it's exciting to watch. He's going to be a nationally known name. Who Dat!

hagan714

ok learn to catch and pick up the blitz and he is all set. opppsss still to early to ignore one key thing

HOLD ONTO THE BALL AND DO NOT PUT THE BALL ON THE GROUND.

billyt81

My gut tells me he's gonna be a good one but I was once on the John Fourcade bandwagon so......