Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson returned to OTAs on Monday with confidence in his role and relationship with quarterback Kirk Cousins.
took the field for practice Monday at the IBM Performance Field, one of the last to arrive on the scene was perhaps the most surprising.
The 22-year-old Robinson sustained the injury two weeks into the start of Atlanta's offseason program; the team had its first day April 2. Robinson's injury lingered from last season, but he trained on it the entire spring before deciding to get it checked out, citing a weird feeling on the side of his ankle.
The two Robinsons speak to one another each day, discussing route concepts, how best to get open on specific plays and how to use the scheme to manipulate linebackers and defensive backs. As for his role, Robinson said the plan is for him to be used similar to how the San Francisco 49ers deploy All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. In 2023, McCaffreywith 1,459 rushing yards on 272 carries and found the endzone 14 times while adding 67 receptions for 564 yards and seven additional touchdowns through the air.
Robinson's backfield mate, Tyler Allgeier, said he expects a more balanced offensive approach in 2024; Atlanta's ground game ranked No. 3 and No. 9 in yards per game league-wide the past two years while its aerial attack finished at No. 31 and No. 22, respectively.
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