Steelers' Mark Robinson is turning the heads that matter
The Pittsburgh Steelers took a 7th-round flier on Mark Robinson last draft cycle. A downhill bruiser, Robinson shined in the 2022 preseason but didn't see much action outside of that. But if the rumblings Pro Football Network insider Adam Caplan is hearing are correct, that may soon change: Caplan: "Mark Robinson a Surprise Starter?" "Robinson, a […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers took a 7th-round flier on Mark Robinson last draft cycle.
A downhill bruiser, Robinson shined in the 2022 preseason but didn't see much action outside of that.
But if the rumblings Pro Football Network insider Adam Caplan is hearing are correct, that may soon change:
Caplan: "Mark Robinson a Surprise Starter?"
"Robinson, a seventh-round pick (Mississippi), was mostly a healthy inactive and only played in four games as a rookie, said Caplan. "But don’t let that fool you. He definitely has a future with the team and possibly could start down the line (2024 and beyond)…
"…Robinson started one game last season (Week 16 at Ravens), and a personnel source said his tape was “really intriguing and explosive.” Another source said that Robinson’s overall speed and pursuit to the ball carrier has been very impressive since he’s been with the team."
And while that's all well and good, the main reason Robinson wasn't on the field much was because of his liability in coverage. And don't look now, but Robinson has leveled up that area of his game as well:
"The two projected starters at the position, Elandon Roberts and Cole Holcomb, are signed for more than one season, but the Steelers did their typical contract structure, which means they can get out of those deals after just one year without owing either player more money, added Caplan.
"The structure is such that the guaranteed money is tied up in signing bonuses and not in future base salaries, which, with a few exceptions (T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick deals), is how they set up player contracts."
And perhaps Holcomb sticks around, seeing as he has been the best of the bunch in camp, and was wearing the "green dot" in preseason game one, signaling him as the leader of the defense.
But every Batman needs a Robin, and Robinson is aiming to prove he's capable.
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