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The Atlanta Falcons expected big things when the selected running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and it seems that he is living up to the hype so far in training camp. Bijan Robinson’s teammate Chris Lindstrom recently raved about Robinson’s performance in training camp with the Falcons. “You […]

The expectations are mounting for Atlanta Falcons rookie Bijan Robinson. The Falcons’ running back will be one of the team’s primary offensive skill players right away, placing him in the middle of a rebuilding roster with lots of responsibility. But by all accounts, he isn’t faltering. Robinson’s performance in training camp has been quite impressive […]

A rookie running back entering the NFL has not had this type of press since Saquon Barkley was drafted back in 2018. But Bijan Robinson is no typical rookie running back, and the Atlanta Falcons certainly see him as a core piece of their franchise for many years to come – but how can he […]

There are a handful of big name rookies giving fans a first glimpse of what they are capable of across the NFL in training camp right now, and one such guy is Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons. Robinson was selected with the eighth overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and looks like he […]

The Atlanta Falcons drafting Bijan Robinson with the eighth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft poured hefty expectations on him. The star running back out of Texas now has even been compared to stars like LaDanian Tomlinson by talent evaluators. Comparing any running back, especially a rookie, to LT is bound to draw scrutiny. He […]

The Atlanta Falcons have more promise heading into the 2023 season than they’ve had in over half a decade. A lot of that starts with a reassembled roster that they have constructed over the last couple of seasons. It’s probably still far from where head coach Arthur Smith and staff would like it to be, […]

The Atlanta Falcons hit the jackpot in the 2023 NFL Draft, selecting Texas star running back Bijan Robinson. And while success at the college level doesn’t always translate to the pros, all signs point to Robinson wreaking havoc in the league. Robinson immediately asked GM Terry Fontenot for the phone numbers of the Falcons’ offensive […]

The Atlanta Falcons shocked many by selecting star Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, the latest update surrounding the running back should have Falcons fans praising their organization for the selection ahead of training camp, reports NFL Network’s James Palmer. A rookie that is […]

There’s a ton of excitement and optimism surrounding the Atlanta Falcons entering the 2023 NFL season. The Falcons still face some significant questions at a few key positions, but with an overhauled roster and one of the NFL’s easiest schedules, they’ve got their sights set on taking the next step as a potentially sneaky playoff contender […]

The Atlanta Falcons made a major addition to their offense when they selected Bijan Robinson in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Robinson’s arrival cast some shadows over Cordarrelle Patterson’s role on the team. Even with Robinson, it appears that the Falcons have a specific job in mind for Patterson. Atlanta wants Patterson to return to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the more intriguing teams in the NFL amid the offseason being in full swing. It all starts with quarterback Desmond Ridder and the pressure that sits atop his shoulders this year. Atlanta has built an offense loaded with talent around him, so it really will all come down to […]

The Atlanta Falcons are ready to commit to a youth movement. With quarterback Desmond Ridder, tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London and running backs Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier, head coach Arthur Smith is constructing an offense with lots of players with only a handful of NFL experience (if any) in 2023. Some […]

The Atlanta Falcons might not be ready to compete for a Super Bowl, but they have an intriguing group, especially on the offensive side of the ball and quarterback Desmond Ridder knows it. While Ridder has limited experience as he heads into his first season as QB1, the organization has added numerous pieces around him. […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson got a lot of attention for being selected in the top 10 of the first round of the NFL Draft, but his comments on fourth-round pick by the Chicago Bears and former Texas football teammate Roschon Johnson should give Bears fans optimism. “Rochon is a god,” Bijan Robinson said […]

Atlanta Falcons first round NFL Draft pick Bijan Robinson hasn’t played in a game yet and he likely already has fantasy football managers salivating over his abilities. Robinson spoke to reporters on Friday after the Falcons opened rookie minicamp, giving fantasy managers a glimpse at the lucrative role he’ll play in Arthur Smith’s offense in […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Los Angeles Rams finished with a whopping 13 picks this year. After winning the Super Bowl in early 2022, the Rams faced a difficult 2022-23 season. There were several injuries and losses. Sean McVay, the Rams’ head coach, nearly quit but elected to stay. Now, […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Atlanta Falcons finished with six picks this year. Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot began the 2023 NFL Draft with a plethora of decisions with the eighth and subsequent picks. Were they able to make the most of their possibilities in retrospect? Here we’ll look at […]

Just days after being selected with the eighth overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons, former Texas running back Bijan Robinson is already getting back to work. On Tuesday, the new Falcons RB1 was seen working out with a former rookie of the year in Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Bijan Robinson working out with […]

The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that rookie running back Bijan Robinson will wear No. 7 for the team. Kicker Younghoe Koo will switch to a different number, according to Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team. Usually when a rookie takes a veteran’s number, the rookie gives the veteran some sort of compensation, whether it […]

There were no awful or terrible draft classes worthy of a general manager being fired, but the 2023 NFL Draft certainly had its ups and downs. While ranking incoming rookie classes is tough before the season begins, grading their entire draft class is easy enough – so find your team and see what we think […]

One of the biggest recent trends of the NFL Draft is a decline in using top picks on running backs. The Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions both bucked that trend to respectively draft Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs. The Falcons drafted Robinson, a product of Texas regarded as the best running back and one of […]

The Atlanta Falcons went against the norm in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, as they selected Bijan Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick. Robinson became the first running back to be drafted in the top 10 since the 2018 NFL Draft when the New York Giants acquired Saquon Barkley with the […]

With the first-round of the 2023 NFL Draft coming to a close, Vegas is now determining who has the best odds to take home Offensive Rookie of the Year. While quarterbacks Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud dominated NFL Draft headlines, neither of them are the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year. Instead, that […]

Trae Young just saw his Atlanta Hawks season end at the hand of the Boston Celtics. However, Young has plenty of reasons to smile with Bijan Robinson joining the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons took Robinson with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With the talented runner coming to Atlanta, Young was […]

Heading into the 2023 Draft, there was a lot of talk about Bijan Robinson potentially going to the Philadelphia Eagles or the Dallas Cowboys. The two NFC East powerhouses were in the running to draft the consensus top running back. However, in a shocking twist, Robinson was taken way earlier than expected, with the Atlanta […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ recent decision to draft Bijan Robinson has generated quite a buzz in the NFL community. In response, head coach Arthur Smith shared his thoughts on Robinson’s abilities into a brief twelve-word statement: “Bijan is more than a running back. He’s an impact football player,” the Falcons coach said, via ESPN’s Michael Rothstein. The […]

It was something of a surprise when the Atlanta Falcons made running back Bijan Robinson their No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night. Robinson is widely thought of as the best at his position in the draft, but the modern NFL tends to undervalue star running backs. Congrats @Bijan5Robinson One of the greatest […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is off to a blazing start, with the top prospects flying off the board in mere minutes. The latest of said prospects to come off the board is Texas superstar running back Bijan Robinson, who’s going to the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 8 pick. The Longhorns phenom isn’t just the […]

Texas Longhorns Bijan Robinson is the No. 1 running back in the 2023 NFL Draft. And on some boards, he may be the top overall player. However, with the way the league views the position, he could go anywhere from in the top 10 to near the end of the first round. No matter where […]

The hype surrounding the 2023 NFL draft is ramping up as the days turn to hours before the madness begins. We all thought Bryce Young to the Carolina Panthers was a done deal, but now things are up in the air making this year’s draft anyone’s guess as to who’s going No. 1. We look […]

Texas Longhorns star running back Bijan Robinson is expected to be a top-10 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday, and could be drafted No. 8 overall by the Atlanta Falcons, according to ESPN. “Many around the league believe the Texas running back could go as high as No. 8 overall to the Falcons, where […]

The NFL Draft is this Thursday and it is time to look at the running backs. Last year, Breece Hall was the first running back off the board, going 36th overall in the second round. Does this year provide a first-round running back? It’s time to continue our 2023 NFL Draft Odds series with a […]

With two picks in the first round, it is still unclear how the Philadelphia Eagles will address the 2023 NFL Draft. The team has already put together an elite roster, full of talent on both sides of the ball. Now fresh off of a trip to the Super Bowl, they will look to add even […]

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that some NFL teams have former Alabama football running back Jahmyr Gills as their top-rated running back over former Texas football running back Bijan Robinson ahead of the NFL Draft, and Fowler said it is not because of ability, but fit in scheme. If a team prefers the play style […]

The 2023 NFL Draft is almost here and shaping to be one of the most unique drafts in recent memory. There’s a quarterback carousel at the top 5. Who will go at No. 2? Will Bijan Robinson be drafted in the top 10? Which teams will make the biggest improvements to their roster come April […]

With the Dallas Cowboys decision to move on from veteran Ezekiel Elliot, and Tony Pollard working back from a broken fibula, the team now possibly finds themselves in the market for a running back. After not addressing the position through free agency, the NFL Draft could be where they make their move. With the 26th […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft less than two weeks away, it’s time to take a closer look at one of the top prospects available in Texas running back Bijan Robinson. While some teams have reservations about investing a first round pick in a running back, there’s no doubt that Robinson has a ton of upside. […]

The Buffalo Bills roster has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in the league. However, after a stunning home playoff loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, that sentiment is now questionable. That’s why the 2023 NFL Draft is so crucial for the organization. This Bills’ draft must include impact players, or the team […]

Last season, the Jalen Hurts-led Philadelphia Eagles offense was one of the most prolific groups in the NFL. With both an elite rushing attack and a strong passing game, they tested even the best defenses. Paired with an above-average defense full of star power, the Eagles looked unstoppable at times. On the ground, Hurts often […]