Becoming a complete receiver
In 2016, Robinson worked to become a complete receiver. The 49ers need Robinson to continue that progress in 2017.
Of the assumed locks at the wide receiver position, the 49ers don’t have a true backup for Pierre Garçon — Goodwin is still developing, and Jeremy Kerley and Trent Taylor are primarily slot receivers. Robinson is the only receiver on the roster who has NFL experience running the routes necessary for that role:
After the corner bites hard, the safety tries to help, but @AldrickRobinson scores thanks to his nifty footwork on the sideline. #49ers pic.twitter.com/j9ZartdeLJ
— Chris Wilson (@cgawilson) July 19, 2017
Great move off the line and blazing speed by @AldrickRobinson on the long run. #49ers pic.twitter.com/3CURQKSBnr
— Chris Wilson (@cgawilson) July 19, 2017
After avoiding the LB's redirection attempt, @AldrickRobinson finds the hole in the zone for the first-down catch. #49ers pic.twitter.com/9NXhi3D7sf
— Chris Wilson (@cgawilson) July 19, 2017
Veteran move by @AldrickRobinson to stay alive, and then fight for additional yardage after the catch. #49ers pic.twitter.com/n0vVjpnAHx
— Chris Wilson (@cgawilson) July 19, 2017
Nice red-zone route by @AldrickRobinson for 6. #49ers pic.twitter.com/nd0fFq9NFC
— Chris Wilson (@cgawilson) July 19, 2017
Next: 49ers film room: WR Marquise Goodwin
Wide receiver Aldrick Robinson has the skills — and the attitude — to play a major role for the San Francisco 49ers in 2017.