WR Brian Robiskie (Official Thread)

[cbus2005]

Gonzo went first round, and Robo has better measurables, and arguably equal hands and routes. He won't be a #1 in the NFL (assuming he goes to a team with a legit #1), but he could be a very good #2. He made about a half dozen catches this year that were truly amazing, and it was an off year, with nagging injuries and the QB change. If he can put up strong 40 times in combines, he could be considered a #1.

The problem is... Robiskie doesn't have better measurables than Gonzo does. The only area where Robiskie trumps Gonzo is in the height department.


Don't forget Gonzo was a stud highschool sprinter, and in addition to that ran a pretty sick combine 40 yard dash. In addition to that, he had a very strong burst that not even Ted Ginn had. Hands wise? I'd say they're about even, although robiskie probably had more highlight reel catches, gonzo dropped less passes.



I like Robiskie, but taking off the scarlet and gray glasses... it's pretty apparent that no college teams were ever that scared of our wide receivers. They produced well and were "good"... but never great or game changing threats.

 

[Buckskin86]

mcshay after day two...

One receiver whose stock is on the rise through the first two days is Ohio State's Brian Robiskie. He continues to separate himself from the pack as the most polished receiver on the North roster. He showed precise cuts out of his stem and was able to throttle down instantly when running stop and comeback routes. Robiskie opened scouts' eyes with a beautiful catch during seven-on-seven drills, going up high on a skinny post while displaying soft hands to haul in the throw. At this point he appears to be the receiver who should have the easiest transition at the next level.

Ohio State's Brian Robiskie shines while QBs struggle - ESPN

Russ Lande of Sporting News...

Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State. He looked smooth and professional running routes -- he clearly has been coached well. He showed excellent hands, caught passes with defenders climbing over his back.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=509069

RealGM

Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State - He is clearly the cream of the North wide receiver crop. It shows that his dad is an NFL coach, both in his approach and also how he handled himself with the media last night. He's bulkier than I thought, but it doesn't appear to slow him.

http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_encroachment/149/20090120/checkin_in_from_the_senior_bowl/

 

[3074326]

I like Robiskie, but taking off the scarlet and gray glasses... it's pretty apparent that no college teams were ever that scared of our wide receivers. They produced well and were "good"... but never great or game changing threats.

They weren't scared of a consistent deep threat. But that doesn't mean that Robo isn't a hell of a WR. The reports we're getting from the Senior Bowl are confirming that he has some great tools that will help him succeed at the next level.

If you run good routes and have good hands, you'll find a place in the NFL. Robo has both.

 

[schwab]

Not too shabby for a 2 star, last minute steal from the Hurricanes.

Robo, I would take you in Cleveland in a heartbeat. Terry may disagree, but I digress.

 

[billmac91]

They weren't scared of a consistent deep threat. But that doesn't mean that Robo isn't a hell of a WR. The reports we're getting from the Senior Bowl are confirming that he has some great tools that will help him succeed at the next level.

If you run good routes and have good hands, you'll find a place in the NFL. Robo has both.

Right on point. Robiskie would have been lethal with Tedd Ginn opposite of him like Santonio had.

Hartline does not equal Tedd Ginn in the deep threat category......

 

[OHSportsFan]

A lot of this may be because his dad is a NFL WR coach, but in tooting OSU's horn-

It seems a lot of OSU's receivers receive rave reviews when it comes to "polish", "route-running", etc.

 

[Buckeyecty4]

Im so happy for this kid cause he handled the QB switch with no complaining or anything, despite the fact it killed his on-field production, and probably hurt his draft status since he was only catching 1-2 balls a week from Pryor.

Great to see him having a big week. I can't imagine he'll fall passed the second round (at worst)

 

[MililaniBuckeye]

DDN - Buckeyes sharp in Senior Bowl practice

Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie was absolutely impressive. He caught every pass thrown his way no matter where the ball was placed. He ran nice, crisp routes and made every catch look easy.

He didn't get tangled up once in his shoelace-skinny legs. They actually provided him with the balance of a tightrope walker and the graceful speed of a gazelle. I think he surprised defenders when he blew by them. Robiskie is not known for his speed but did show that he can stretch the field.

Several scouts had their eye on him including dad Terry Robiskie, the receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons. No question his son was one of the top receivers on display.

 

[Buckskin86]

good read on Brian and his dad....

With dad behind him -- and evaluating him -- Robiskie aims to please
By Steve Wyche | NFL.com
Senior Writer

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Brian Robiskie finished his Ohio State career with 127 receptions for 1,899 yards and 24 touchdowns.

MOBILE, Ala. -- This is an interesting pocket of time in father-son relationships as it relates to pro -- and soon-to-be-pro -- football.

Larry Fitzgerald, a Minneapolis-based print and radio journalist, will sit in the Raymond James Stadium press box next weekend and watch his namesake play wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals in his and the franchise's first Super Bowl.

Former NFL linebacker Clay Matthews has spent time at the Under Armour Senior Bowl this week, watching his son, also named Clay and also a linebacker from USC, try to further the family pedigree.

Yet neither father is in the position of Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie, who's here to evaluate the position that his son, Brian, plays. So, Terry also must evaluate Brian. Terry must watch and submit reports on the Ohio State standout to Falcons management for analysis.

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Part father and part talent evaluator, Falcons receivers coach Terry Robiskie believes his son, Brian, is a "10" as an NFL prospect.

If any other teams want to do their due diligence, Terry could be asked questions about his son as a person and a prospect.

"He's a 10," the elder Robiskie said of where he'd rate Brian on a scale with no higher ranking. "He's a 10. If anybody asks me, he's a 10."

It's an honest opinion, Terry said. Still, someone else might want to back up his assessment.

"People that know me, that have knowledge of me over the years, know my lifestyle," Terry said. "All my friends know I've never had a beer. I am 54, and I had my first glass of wine when I turned 50. They know my qualities and how I live. They know my son was raised the same way. A background check for him is a waste of time. They might do it because they've got to do it, but with Brian, it is a waste of time."

Pride is the ultimate paternal instinct, especially for a football lifer when his nurtured offspring blows past him running a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, then hauls down a pass with a defender dragging. At the same time, Brian, like sons do, is prone to impress, which is why he's making a mark at this pre-draft all-star game, where NFL scouts and coaches don't just break down how a prospect plays, but how he learns, watches film and carries himself.

Brian, an Academic All-American, has been very smooth in workouts, working some out of the slot, which he didn't do much at Ohio State. His size (6-foot-3, 207) makes him an easy target, and he has caught everything thrown his way. NFL Network's Mike Mayock considers Brian one of the top five senior wide receivers in the draft.

This is the opportunity that he has worked for, with a guiding -- not assertive -- hand from his father.

"The type of player that I am and everything about how I prepare for games, how I play on the field, everything comes for him," Brian said. "As far as training, running routes, studying film, he's taught me how to do everything. It's an advantage a lot of guys don't have, and I'm very blessed for that."

Brian has been compared to current Falcons wide receiver Michael Jenkins, a 6-4, 215-pounder who was a first-round pick out of Ohio State in 2004. Jenkins, like Brian Robiskie, is a possession-type, third-down and red-zone threat who doesn't mind mixing it up as a blocker.

Terry Robiskie, who coaches Jenkins, said his son might be better.

"Same body frame, runs the same way, but he might have better hands than Jenks," Terry said.

With dad behind him -- and evaluating him -- Robiskie aims to please

Ohio State WR Brian Robiskie caught the eye today, especially in red-zone drills. The 6-2, 207-pound Robiskie knows how to use his frame to shield defenders and could be a nice weapon inside the 20.

North practice report: Thursday (Road to the NFL draft)

Big Ten receivers Brian Robiskie (Ohio State) and Derrick Williams (Penn State) are also in the running for second-round status. Robiskie is the smoothest and most polished receiver here. His lanky 6-3, 207-pound frame belies the quickness he shows coming out of his routes. His father, Atlanta Falcons wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie, has taught him well. Unfortunately, it takes Brian a few strides to get to top speed, which might inhibit his ability to separate from NFL corners.

RBs, WRs flashing skills, hoping to catch on at Senior Bowl - CBS News

 

[ImFrigginFly]

Nice to see people showing love to Brian.

 

[Buckeneye]

Apparently it takes Robo a few strides to get to top speed, most everybody else is running it within one step...


Still nice to see him getting the love he deserves.

 

[Mr_Burns]

I've always thought Robo's game speed is faster than his 40 time would indicate. We always see guys who put up ridiculous times in their 40, but it never translates to the field. To me, Robo seems like he's just the opposite. I think he'll do very well in the league.

 

[FUM4OSU]

My falcons could use him..... considering his dad is the WR coach

 

[JohnnyCockfight]

Brian finished with 3 catches for 47 yards, the game's second leading receiver.

Link: Box Score

 

[Buckskin86]

NFL shies away from spread offense because it puts QB at too much risk.
NFL ? Spread offense not en vogue because it usually puts the team's highest paid player at too much risk.
By Omar Kelly | South Florida Sun-Sentinel
February 1, 2009

Anytime Brian Robiskie mentioned a college team that ran the spread offense during his recruiting process, he'd get a lukewarm, sometimes dismissive response from his father.

Terry Robiskie, who has spent 27 years in the NFL coaching receivers and coordinating offenses, eventually broke it down for his son. He told him spread offenses are "pretty and often productive," but stressed that playing in one would likely stunt his development as a receiver and ultimately hurt his chances of succeeding in the NFL.

Brian listened, and even though the Urban Meyer-led Florida Gators were high on his list, he picked Ohio State, where he had 1,866 receiving yards and 24 touchdowns during his college career. Four years later, he's viewed as one of the more polished receivers in the 2009 draft class.

"This is America, so we love to see the ball fly all over the place. But if you are going to make a living in the National Football League, you can't do it in the spread or shotgun formation, throwing the ball for 60 plays a game," Terry Robiskie said. "In the NFL, if you repeatedly leave those two tackles open, they are going to get beat. You can say it's a quick offense, and the ball is going to come out quick. That's accurate. But just as the ball comes out, that $80 million-dollar quarterback is going to get hit in his mouth and hit often. That's just the history of this game.

"On this level there are too many Jason Taylors and Bruce Smiths in this world, and they will be better than your best tackle."

While Robiskie clearly isn't a fan of the spread, he's far from alone when it comes to NFL coaches, executives and scouts. Many admit the gimmicky offensive scheme is making it increasingly difficult to evaluate college prospects.

NFL shies away from spread offense because it puts QB at too much risk. -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com