It was an exercise in futility for the first Bengals defender on the scene to tackle the Texas product. Robinson consistently made the first guy miss and seemingly made the most of each one of his touches.
The aforementioned first carry, on first-and-10 from the Atlanta 27-yard line, saw him gain 12 yards and galvanize social media. His quickness through the line after a backfield cut was eye-popping, and it preceded a beautiful juke and then a finish that saw him fall forward for an extra yard. On the ensuing play, he showcased his toughness, refusing to go down easy on a 4-yard carry. He later made a one-handed grab on a screen and shrugged off the first defender once more.
Shouldering ample hype and expectation, the Falcons’ rookie running back was dazzling in his preseason debut. Robinson’s explosion through the hole was and is something to marvel upon. Just as advertised, he was an enticing blend of speed and power that whet the appetite for Atlanta’s season to come.