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[Tidestalker]

Report: Josh Jobe and Brian Robinson To Return in 2021

Players considering leaving college to enter the NFL Draft must make their decisions quickly as the deadline is coming Monday, Jan. 18. The Alabama Crimson Tide will have numerous players that need to decide their future and according to reports, some already have.

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Makes sense on both accounts!

As I always say, the biggest commitments can be the returning upperclassmen. These 2 may not make the impact that Devonta and Najee did (who can?!), but they certainly make both sides of the ball legitimately better!

 

[TerryP]

...slight surprise hearing this.

Here's my first call for the '21 season. Robinson won't be used as a traditional back. We'll see a morphing of sorts ... think Najee out of the backfield as well as a guy in the slot like Slade (as one example.)

Coining a term, "dual threat running back?"

 

[RTB Twitter Bot]

 

[RollllTide!]

What's the story here

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

Played in 11 games across 3 seasons without recording any stats. Probably just wanting to get to a place he can play more often.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Come on Dylan.....say ur coming back....
Bring mac and waddle with you

 

[Crtuneman]

Do you really think Ray is gone? What's his draft status? I thought he would return for his senior season to improve his draft status. But he also could leave because of his many injuries. I don't think he ever played a full season.

 

[JoseyWalesTheOutlaw]

Per BOL Keiland Robinson expected to be back with the team by this weekend. Said he is up to 200 pounds and has maintained his speed.

 

[mando]

The RB room is going to be stacked!!!!

 

[Elderfalsedemigod]

I know Jobe made some mistakes this year but I am extremely glad to see him coming back. He definitely has first round talent and 1 more season will give him the discipline and experience to go with it.

 

[BamaFan334]

Makes sense on both accounts!

As I always say, the biggest commitments can be the returning upperclassmen. These 2 may not make the impact that Devonta and Najee did (who can?!), but they certainly make both sides of the ball legitimately better!

Definitely shores up one side of the field at corner, which is always a welcomed sight. Only one newcomer so we can hopefully shade over and help that one side because we know the other is in good hands.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

...slight surprise hearing this.

Here's my first call for the '21 season. Robinson won't be used as a traditional back. We'll see a morphing of sorts ... think Najee out of the backfield as well as a guy in the slot like Slade (as one example.)

Coining a term, "dual threat running back?"

I was hopeful Robinson would be back.

His receiving ability - at least as shown in games - could use improvement to help him make it in the league; however, as tough of a runner as he is, and with decent vision, who is the tougher runner that will carry the load between the tackles?

Although I see an occasional burst reminiscent of Drake, along with an ability to adjust in traffic like Najee, Robinson looks a little like an amalgam of Coffee and Trent. Running stance, doesn't hesitate about initiating contact, finishes hard.

I may be wrong, but I just don't see him as a Slotty Pippen.

RTR,

Tim

 

[TerryP]

I was hopeful Robinson would be back.

His receiving ability - at least as shown in games - could use improvement to help him make it in the league; however, as tough of a runner as he is, and with decent vision, who is the tougher runner that will carry the load between the tackles?

Although I see an occasional burst reminiscent of Drake, along with an ability to adjust in traffic like Najee, Robinson looks a little like an amalgam of Coffee and Trent. Running stance, doesn't hesitate about initiating contact, finishes hard.

I may be wrong, but I just don't see him as a Slotty Pippen.

RTR,

Tim

Talking K, not B.

 

[planomateo]

Pippen

Unrelated, but worth sharing. In some establishments he's referred to as No Tippin Pippen.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Talking K, not B.

That explains it.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

 

[Tidestalker]

...slight surprise hearing this.

Here's my first call for the '21 season. Robinson won't be used as a traditional back. We'll see a morphing of sorts ... think Najee out of the backfield as well as a guy in the slot like Slade (as one example.)

Coining a term, "dual threat running back?"

Which Robinson?

 

[TerryP]

Which Robinson?

Talking K, not B.

 

[94 Grad]

I think last years group of returners showed what others could do if they stay another year with good coaching. Hoping it becomes some part of the “Process” these younger kids start to believe in.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]