Gore vs Micheal Robinson?

[Bree22]

How bad is it that I ddin't get Robinson off WWs to backup Gore? Will he only vulture TDs or will it be more? How hurt is Gore? any homers?

[Ron Burgundy]

I wouldn't worry about it right now. Gore looks fine for Sunday. See how the workload shakes out Sunday. I think worst case scenario, Robinson vultures a few short TDs this year and Gore's value goes down slightly.

[MrTed46]

I think ALL Gore owners should own Robinson. Not because he will vulture TDs (I believe he will) but because Gore hasnt been the most durable back in his short career

[RussMan]

I think ALL Gore owners should own Robinson. Not because he will vulture TDs (I believe he will) but because Gore hasnt been the most durable back in his short career

 

 

Exactly. In fact I think you should trade Gore right now while his value is at its highest. I think he is overvalued.

[Riffraff]

I think Russman should trade Gore to MrTed46 straight up for Robinson. Then both of them will be happy owners.

[Gros Membres!]

Exactly. In fact I think you should trade Gore right now while his value is at its highest. I think he is overvalued.

 

Foolish, foolish. Knee-jerk, over-reacting, fantasy football junkies! NO! Robinson may see some goal line touches but it is nothing to panic over. The reason Gore is getting stuffed is because the defenses only have to scheme for that. Maybe Gore loses 3-5 TDs that could have bee his this year. However, I know he will continue to see the lion's share and continue to be a more productive back because of this. This is how football works. Once you get into a pattern, D's figure you out and then you have to throw them off. Robinson is a new wrinkle who has very little tape. Keep Gore and calm down.

[MrTed46]

I think Russman should trade Gore to MrTed46 straight up for Robinson. Then both of them will be happy owners.

 

 

 

I dont own either of them in any leagues. But if I owned Gore I would pick up Robinson as a handcuff.

[Ron Burgundy]

Foolish, foolish. Knee-jerk, over-reacting, fantasy football junkies! NO! Robinson may see some goal line touches but it is nothing to panic over. The reason Gore is getting stuffed is because the defenses only have to scheme for that. Maybe Gore loses 3-5 TDs that could have bee his this year. However, I know he will continue to see the lion's share and continue to be a more productive back because of this. This is how football works. Once you get into a pattern, D's figure you out and then you have to throw them off. Robinson is a new wrinkle who has very little tape. Keep Gore and calm down.

 

 

Exactly. Barring injury, Gore should be a top 12 back.

[phootballphreak]

There is nothing to see here folks, please keep walking....

[giantsfan]

See I don't think Gore owners NEED to own Robinson.

 

1. I don't see it as GL boom they bring in Robinson. Do I think he takes some GL carries? Wouldn't surprise me at all, but do I think it's automatic GL = Robinson? No.

2. Even if Robinson gets all the GL I still see him as a no need to own. He would be like a less valuable Jacobs since SF is worse than the Giants. Unless you think Jacobs is a must own in the sense of you'd start him if Tiki is healthy, and I don't.

3. Which brings me to my next point. Yes Gore is very injury prone and could get hurt Sunday no doubt. But here is the tricky part, even if Gore gets hurt I don't think Robinson is THE guy. Short yardage and GL yes but between the 20's I bet Hicks gets a decent amount of touches also.

 

So I don't see Robinson as a must own for Gore owners. Have him sure why not, but if not I don't think it's a huge deal.

[piratesownninjas]

I think ALL Gore owners should own Robinson. Not because he will vulture TDs (I believe he will) but because Gore hasnt been the most durable back in his short career

 

Hicks is the number 2. Robinson is the backup goalline back. You guys have to remember that Frank Gore is the best player on that offense. No way do they take him out.

[Bill Swerski]

Exactly. Barring injury, Gore should be a top 12 back.

 

 

I wouldn't say that. Gore had less than 130 carries last season and still has a lot to prove. How is he supposed to be any better than Willie Parker, Chester Taylor, Julius Jones, Warrick Dunn, Reggie Bush, etc.?

[Bill Swerski]

Hicks is the number 2. Robinson is the backup goalline back.

 

 

Hicks has a whole one carry for 3 yards this season. Methinks that SF needs to update the depth chart on their web site.

 

I don't watch SF's games, but his 5:1 receptions/carries ratio makes him look like a third-down back. Is this true, SF homers?

[giantsfan]

Neither Hicks nor Robinson would be THE guy if Gore went down that is my point. I truly think they'd share on some level between the 20's. With that said sure a Gore could get Robinson just in case, but to me even if Gore went down I just don't think you'd be able to say I'm okay because I have his handcuff Robinson. I just don't see it.

[mitpdub]

Hicks is the number 2. Robinson is the backup goalline back. You guys have to remember that Frank Gore is the best player on that offense. No way do they take him out.

 

 

I agree with this.

 

I listened to the local Norv Turner interview on KNBR this morning at 7am, and he was specifically asked if Michael Robinson will see all the goaline carries, and Norvell said he would evaluate it depending on the situation. Norv and Nolan have a lot of confidence in Gore and they don't think this will be a sitation that repeats itself. The coaches took some of the blame for trying to get Gore in for a 3rd try and mentioned that Gore was tired at that point and should have used the fresher Robinson to punch it in. Norv mentioned on the play that Gore fumbled at the goalline and got turned around, Gore hit the wrong hole, and if he followed his correct lead block he would have easily gotten in. With that said Norv likes Gore's ability and work ethic, and I just have a feeling that he's going to try to restore his confidence by feeding him the ball in this situation again.

 

So my feeling is that Robinson won't be taking the goal line stuff unless Gore is tired or hurt.

[piratesownninjas]

I wouldn't say that. Gore had less than 130 carries last season and still has a lot to prove. How is he supposed to be any better than Willie Parker, Chester Taylor, Julius Jones, Warrick Dunn, Reggie Bush, etc.?

 

What has Bush done so far? Taylor and Gore are in similar situations if you ask me.

[Riffraff]

Interestingly, no one mentioned Robinson was on the injury report (shoulder - probable). One quarter of football and he got hurt.

 

But no one is calling him injury prone, undurable, or anything of the negative nature. IMO, just another case of people believing what they want to believe.

[Ron Burgundy]

I wouldn't say that. Gore had less than 130 carries last season and still has a lot to prove. How is he supposed to be any better than Willie Parker, Chester Taylor, Julius Jones, Warrick Dunn, Reggie Bush, etc.?

 

 

I didn't say he was going to better than them - I think Chester Taylor & Willie Parker will also be in the top 12. But Dunn, Bush, & Jones all have someone else taking yards and TDs from them (in Dunn's case it's the QB) - at this point Gore doesn't. Now that may change w/ Robinson but we will see.

 

BTW, Bush is a rookie and Chester Taylor also had less than 130 carries last year - why would they get the benefit of doubt from you and Gore wouldn't? Don't they have something to prove too?

[Big Score 1]

Hicks is the number 2. Robinson is the backup goalline back.

FYI piratesownninjas,

 

That's not how it played out when Gore had to come out of the Philly game. Robinson clearly took over all RB duties & Hicks only saw some action in the passing game.