FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons rookie running back Bijan Robinson says he trusts coach Arthur Smith to use him "the right way" as he looks to live up to his billing as the No. 8 overall pick in this year's draft.
"He uses me everywhere, from receiver to running back," Robinson said of Smith after the Falcons opened rookie minicamp Friday. "He lets me do my abilities and skill set the right way, whether it's catching the ball, running routes, obviously running the football, blocking and doing it all."
Robinson said he was happy to hear Smith tell him "I'm gonna coach you hard.