Through mini-camp and the early sessions of rookie camp, it appears that Michael Robinson has become a jack of all trades, and he is showing very strong potential to be very versatile at the next level. The majority of the focus has been in the backfield, where he has taken snaps at halfback and tailback. Here is what some observers have to say about what they have seen.

He runs with “focus” and “determination,” showing “a good first step” and good vision in drills.

Aside from running the ball he has spent some time at wide receiver and quarterback. Here is what Mike Nolan had to say.

“He did a very good job. He handled himself very well and it was evident because he was in on a lot of plays. He played a little quarterback, a little running back. We split him out on some things.”

The coaches have Robinson penciled in at running back, but they are starting to realize that he has the potential to move around as a utility weapon. Whether it is running back, wideout, punt returner or even 3rd string QB. He has made an impression early on with the coaches.

[Camp Report: Michael Robinson] – Scout.com

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One of the more puzzling aspects of quarterback Alex Smith’s first season in the NFL was his inability to keep his grip on the football. He fumbled 11 times in his seven starts, but on several occasions the ball slipped out of his hand.

In his first two road starts, the ball squirted away from him six times, resulting in one incomplete pass, four fumbles and one botched handoff. Moreover, Smith said that some of his incomplete passes during a 9-for-22 passing performance against the Seahawks were off target because the ball slipped as he was throwing.

But thanks to a new NFL rule, Smith does not have to be at the mercy of the footballs that are handed to him when the game begins. Now, both the home and visiting teams are allowed to prepare 12 footballs to their liking to be used when their team is on offense.

“The problems I had in the past with the balls were always on the road,” Smith said. “It’ll be nice to travel with our own.”

[New rule could help Smith avoid ‘slipsies’] – Scout.com

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