The Falcoholic on Bijan Robinson

ArticleWhy the Falcons paying Bijan Robinson is well worth the risk
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Quarterback Malik Willis, wide receiver Christian Watson, left tackle Bernhard Raimann, edge rusher Odafe Oweh, and cornerback Jaycee Horn have all signed deals ranging between $22 and $25 million per year in the past calendar year. Except for Horn, none of them is an elite player.
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Robinson's $25M ask is justified vs. elite-position comparables earning same money.

Robinson's $25M annual extension demand is justified relative to premium-position comparables; Malik Willis (QB), Christian Watson (WR), Bernhard Raimann (LT), Odafe Oweh (EDGE), and Jaycee Horn (CB) all signed $22–25M deals in the past year, yet except Horn, none are elite at their positions. Watson wasn't among 26 WRs receiving ESPN exec votes; Willis and Oweh received no votes in their respective rankings. Robinson's 3,910 rushing yards in three seasons vastly outpaces typical mid-round RB replacement value (Kenny Gainwell: 1,185 yards in four seasons), making him virtually irreplaceable despite RB being non-premium.

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