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‘That’s One Of The Things We Like:’ Teryl Austin Calls Mark Robinson ‘A Contact Player:’

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and rookie seventh-round pick Mark Robinson was active for the third time on Sunday during Pittsburgh’s 24-16 Week 15 win over Carolina last Sunday, but it was the first game he was active where he logged defensive snaps. Robinson played seven snaps on defense, and while he didn’t log an official stat, he made an impact in the run game, attacking the ball and blowing plays up before his teammates finished them off. During his press conference today, defensive coordinator Teryl Austin talked about Robinson’s efforts on Sunday.

“That’s kind of how he plays though.