How Falcons RB Bijan Robinson plans to emulate Saquon Barkley's explosiveness, impact in 2025 season

Atlanta Falcons' Star Wants More "Explosive" Plays

When the Atlanta Falcons took Bijan Robinson with the eighth-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, it had some folks scratching their heads. And, not because Robinson wasn’t the best running back in the draft and not because he wasn’t an incredible addition to any team. But, does a team like the Falcons really need a high-end running back when there are so many other holes on the team?The answer, apparently, is yes. While he can’t be the end-all-b…

How Falcons RB Bijan Robinson plans to emulate Saquon Barkley's explosiveness, impact in 2025 season

Bijan Robinson aims to turn his strong 2024 campaign into something even bigger

Falcons' Bijan Robinson wants more explosive runs in 2025: 'It's time to get those 60 yards, 50 yards'

Next Gen Stats defines an explosive run as 10-plus yards, of which Bijan Robinson earned 34 last season, tied for fourth-most among running backs. However, the Falcons RB's longest run went for just 37 yards.