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Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie has good day at NFL Scouting Combine
Monday, February 23, 2009

Indianapolis- Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie, son of former Browns assistant Terry Robiskie, dazzled coaches and scouts with his workout at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday.

Robiskie, projected by some as a second-round pick, was timed at 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Robiskie, who was hoping to post a sub-4.5 time, was named Performer of the Day, his dad said Sunday night while waiting for a flight back to Atlanta, where he's receivers coach for the Falcons.

"He was excellent in all the drills," said the elder Robiskie. "I thought he did a great job of running his routes, a nice job of making his cuts and he caught every ball. He was very, very smooth and he topped it off by running a corner route and making a left-handed, one-handed catch, which I thought was tremendous."

Robiskie finished fifth among receivers in the three-cone drill (6.72) and eighth in the 20-yard shuttle.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock was equally impressed with Robiskie, who played at Chagrin Falls High.

"I loved him," Mayock said. "He looked good. And he really didn't surprise me, because that's who he is. He ran high 4.4s. He grew up with football. I thought 4.55 or better for him would be great. He caught everything. He runs every drill.

"He's just a professional because of his dad. He runs great routes. If there's a more solid second-round pick out there, I haven't seen him. And some teams at the end of the first round might say, 'If we don't have our guy, he's a guy we'd like to have in our back pocket.' "

Robiskie went into the day hoping to shed the image that he's not a burner. Earlier in the week he said: "It doesn't bother me. I don't know where that came from, but hopefully, I'll have a chance to answer that."
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Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie has good day at NFL Scouting Combine - Cleveland.com

Brian Robiskie caught 126 passes in his last three years at Ohio State. After every game, the Chagrin Falls graduate knew he would get a phone call from his dad, critiquing his performance. It might take a little longer for Terry to get back to him on NFL Sundays if the team Brian plays for and the team Terry coaches play at the same time, but eventually the call will come.

"Early on, I wasn't playing as much, so he didn't have a lot to talk about," Brian Robiskie said at the combine. "As I got older and started playing, there were more opportunities for him to look at and the voicemails started to go up. But I don't look at it as a bad thing. For me, obviously to have somebody there that's willing to say something like that and to tell me some of the things he sees, it's been unbelievable."

Robiskie, 6-foot-2 1/2, 207 pounds is projected as a third-round or fourth-round pick. NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock thinks he'll go higher. Robiskie unofficially ran a 4.49 40-yard dash when tested Sunday.

"I loved him. He looked good," Mayock said in the media room at Lucas Oil Stadium. "And he really didn't surprise me, because that's who he is. He ran high 4.4s. He grew up with football. I thought 4.55 or better for him would be great. He caught everything. He runs every drill. He's just a professional because of his dad.

"He runs great routes. If there's a more solid second-round pick out there, I haven't seen him. And some teams at the end of the first round might say, 'If we don't have our guy, he's a guy we'd like to have in our back pocket.' "

Robiskie had the ninth-best vertical jump among receivers at 37 1/2 inches.
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NFL combine notes: Buckeyes hoping to improve stock - The News-Herald Sports : Breaking news coverage for Northern Ohio

Terry Robiskie Takes His Son to Work at N.F.L. Combine
lBy WILLIAM C. RHODEN
Published: February 22, 2009
Indianapolis

For Terry Robiskie, the last four days were among the most emotionally draining of his life.

Robiskie is the wide receivers coach for the Atlanta Falcons. His son Brian is a highly regarded wide receiver who played for Ohio State. Terry Robiskie was in split-screen mode last week, simultaneously acting as coach and parent.

?You?re trying to obviously be a coach and do your job, interview guys and look at guys and study guys,? he said. ?At the same time, I found myself constantly looking out the other eye to see where is my son and what?s he doing and who is he talking to? It?s a very warm feeling inside, but it?s also a tense feeling.?

During the combine, Robiskie gave his son tips on everything from what to expect to what to say and what not to say.

?The biggest thing he said is just make sure you continue to do the same things that you?ve been doing; don?t change too much,? Brian Robiskie said, recalling the many conversations he had with his father in the days leading up to and during the combine. ?He said that the success that you?ve had, the things that have gotten you to this point, you don?t really need to change.?
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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/sports/football/23rhoden.html
 
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Would not be surprised at all if the Colts took Robo in round 2.. they have a #1 in Reggie Wayne, Gonzo looked excellent in the slot, and they need a good #2. Robo showed that he has pretty good speed with his 40 time, and he's the type of WR that would excel in the Colts' offensive system. I think it'd be a perfect fit.

EDIT: If he's still on the board, of course. Brian has really improved his draft stock, so I wouldn't be surprised if he was gone by the time the Colts pick. There are a few teams ahead of them with the need for a WR, just not sure if they want a possession guy or a #1 guy.
 
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3074326;1415265; said:
Would not be surprised at all if the Colts took Robo in round 2.. they have a #1 in Reggie Wayne, Gonzo looked excellent in the slot, and they need a good #2. Robo showed that he has pretty good speed with his 40 time, and he's the type of WR that would excel in the Colts' offensive system. I think it'd be a perfect fit.

EDIT: If he's still on the board, of course. Brian has really improved his draft stock, so I wouldn't be surprised if he was gone by the time the Colts pick. There are a few teams ahead of them with the need for a WR, just not sure if they want a possession guy or a #1 guy.
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I was thinking there was a good chance the Colts snatch him up to if he's still available. He's a perfect fit.

Robo's 40 time has become really impressive now that it's clear how slow the turf is. I can see him sneaking into round 1.
 
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OregonBuckeye;1415278; said:
I was thinking there was a good chance the Colts snatch him up to if he's still available. He's a perfect fit.

Robo's 40 time has become really impressive now that it's clear how slow the turf is. I can see him sneaking into round 1.
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I can see him going there too. I don't think they Colts will get him in the first round, though. They have a big need at DT and there should be a couple available when they pick (Sen'Derrick Marks and Peria Jerry). It'd be great to see him go in the first though.
 
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Scout.com: 2009 NFL Draft/Post-Combine - Receivers

What are they smoking? Robiskie actually drops behind Williams?

[FONT=&quot]8. [FONT=&quot] Brian Robiskie, Ohio State 6-3, 210[FONT=&quot]
Pre-Combine Position Rank: 5
Post-Combine Skinny: Everyone seems to be interested in him. He has the family reputation and he worked out well for his size with exceptions quickness in the drills and a solid 4.51.[/FONT]
Positives: Excellent size with room to add more bulk … Good hands … Tough enough to go over the middle. Isn’t afraid to take a pop. … Quick enough to be an occasional punt returner.
Negatives: Doesn’t have top-shelf speed … Not a No. 1 receiver at the NFL level … More of a grinder than a special receiver talent.[/FONT][/FONT]
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USAToday

Father's criticism keeps draft hopeful Robiskie on his toes

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Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie is a good bet to be selected in April's NFL draft. "If there's a more solid second-round pick," NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said, "I haven't seen him."
By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY
INDIANAPOLIS ? Players hoping to make a distinct leap from college football to the pros come to the NFL's scouting combine year after year, looking to get noticed by the blanket of general managers, scouts and coaches who assemble for pro football's biggest job fair.
The right impression can go a long way on draft day, and so often this is achieved with a blazing 40-yard dash or prolific showing in the weight room. Yet with more than 300 prospects invited, it cannot hurt to have a name and face that stands out beyond the ID codes such as RB05 branded on each guy's workout gear.

Ohio State receiver Brian Robiskie needed no calling card at the just-completed combine. His father, Terry, the Atlanta Falcons receivers coach, is in his 28th year as an NFL assistant. That's why Brian's combine experience was so unique.
He met some coaches who worked with his dad with the Washington Redskins. Others have known Terry since he was a Los Angeles Raiders running back. "I had other coaches say, 'You mean you don't remember me? I met you when you were this big,' " Brian said.
Yet after a solid college career, he is in the draft mix on his own merit. A polished route-runner who caught 19 TD passes in his final two seasons at Ohio State, Robiskie might even slip into the latter part of the first round. Said NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock: "If there's a more solid second-round pick, I haven't seen him."
Robiskie isn't a blazer, but he has deceptive speed. Mayock thought Robiskie might run a 4.55 40-yard dash. Instead, he clocked 4.48 and earned high marks for his smooth cuts.
If he had not been so impressive, his father would've told him. After college games, Brian knew what came next: Terry's phone calls. Sometimes, Terry would leave a voice mail, breaking down his son's performance.
"If he starts leaving more than one (voice mail), they get critical," Brian said. "If it's just one, I'm alright."
Terry evaluates his son with the same style and detail his players get.
"I coach 'em all the same," he said. "I cuss him like I'll cuss them. But I try not to be too hard on him. If he's done something good, I try not to dwell on the four bad things. It works out."
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NFL draft prospect Brian Robiskie has father to keep him grounded
Posted by Peter Finney, The Times-Picayune March 03, 2009

As father-son stories go, they don't come any better than the one that came out of this year's NFL scouting combine, about Terry Robiskie, the Falcons' wide receiver coach, functioning as the voice of experience for Ohio State wide receiver Brian Robiskie.

Boy, how the years fly by.

In the autumn of 1972, I remember taking the ferry at Reserve, crossing the Mississippi River, docking at Edgard, driving to Second Ward High School, and there on a football field, hacked out of acres of sugar cane, was 18-year-old Terry Robiskie, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound quarterback, running back and honor student.

Terry was the bluest of blue-chippers.

"He doesn't know how good he is," said a drooling Charles McClendon, the LSU coach who had Terry in for a recruiting visit during which he dined at the governor's mansion with John McKeithen. "Terry does most anything he wants and runs most anywhere he pleases."

At the time, Terry had Second Ward on a 27-game win streak. In 10 games, he had passed for 11 touchdowns and rushed for 22, three of them on quarterback "sneaks" of 97, 84 and 80 yards, earning the tag of a "One Man Wishbone."

It wasn't long before Terry was running around Tiger Stadium, lettering four years, setting a then-career rushing record of 2,517 yards, before moving on to spend the next five years carrying the football for the Raiders and Dolphins. The last 28 years he had been an NFL assistant coach.

So, yes, Terry Robiskie qualifies as a voice of experience.
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NFL draft prospect Brian Robiskie has father to keep him grounded - Peter Finney's View - Times-Picayune - NOLA.com
 
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Hey Colts fan here.

I was just doing some searching on Robiskie and I found this thread. Alot of you guys are talking about him being a 2nd rounder, and I agree a while ago he would have but I think he might sneak in around pick 27 or so.

I was reading an article not too long ago and it looked like Polian had a man crush on him.

I wouldn't be supprised if they traded down to somewhere in the early/middle of the 2nd round to get him. There is always the chance that Polian just takes him in the first to avoid losing him to a suprise pick. (see Joseph Addai and Anthony Gonzalez)

The only thing I read about him more than his unexpected 4.49 (on a stupidly slow track) is the fact that he's a great character guy, his dad's a coach, and he's smart.

I honestly would love him at the end of the 1st. His skill set is impossible to find in the later rounds and Peyton Manning can take a good WR and make him look great (R. Wayne) and you saw what he did with a great WR (88) and Gonzalez will have 1,000 and 10+ next year (I almost guarentee that) So Robiskie would thrive with either him or Gonzo in the slot. I love the pick.

And to the fact that the Colts need a DT. Yeah we do. We need a DT like Kate Moss needs a cheesburger but Polian has always drafted DT's late with the exception of Larry Tripplett. Same with LB's with the exception of Rob Morris. Those two names were disapointments at best so I feel like Polian may wait until the later rounds to get a good system/ high motor guy. IE Pitcock. By the way thanks alot for pitcock he retired after his rookie year haha.

In all honesty you never know what Polian will do. Nobody saw Edgerrin, R. Wayne, Dallas Clark, gonzo, bob sanders, kelvin hayden, or tony ugoh.
And the last 1st rounder I guessed was Joseph Addai, and that was based on character and team need. So dont be suprised to see him taken at 27.

I know I would like it.
 
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cshep64;1421829; said:
Hey Colts fan here.

I was just doing some searching on Robiskie and I found this thread. Alot of you guys are talking about him being a 2nd rounder, and I agree a while ago he would have but I think he might sneak in around pick 27 or so.

I was reading an article not too long ago and it looked like Polian had a man crush on him.

I wouldn't be supprised if they traded down to somewhere in the early/middle of the 2nd round to get him. There is always the chance that Polian just takes him in the first to avoid losing him to a suprise pick. (see Joseph Addai and Anthony Gonzalez)

The only thing I read about him more than his unexpected 4.49 (on a stupidly slow track) is the fact that he's a great character guy, his dad's a coach, and he's smart.

I honestly would love him at the end of the 1st. His skill set is impossible to find in the later rounds and Peyton Manning can take a good WR and make him look great (R. Wayne) and you saw what he did with a great WR (88) and Gonzalez will have 1,000 and 10+ next year (I almost guarentee that) So Robiskie would thrive with either him or Gonzo in the slot. I love the pick.

And to the fact that the Colts need a DT. Yeah we do. We need a DT like Kate Moss needs a cheesburger but Polian has always drafted DT's late with the exception of Larry Tripplett. Same with LB's with the exception of Rob Morris. Those two names were disapointments at best so I feel like Polian may wait until the later rounds to get a good system/ high motor guy. IE Pitcock. By the way thanks alot for pitcock he retired after his rookie year haha.

In all honesty you never know what Polian will do. Nobody saw Edgerrin, R. Wayne, Dallas Clark, gonzo, bob sanders, kelvin hayden, or tony ugoh.
And the last 1st rounder I guessed was Joseph Addai, and that was based on character and team need. So dont be suprised to see him taken at 27.

I know I would like it.
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OregonBuckeye and I just had a brief discussion about thinking he'd be a good fit with the Colts. You probably saw it.

It's rare for a talented guy to be able to go to a very good team and get immediate playing time. Hopefully Brian gets to do this. He definitely has the right head on his shoulders, and he's a very good WR who would fit perfectly with Indy.
 
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