October 22, 2008 The wildcat formation is spreading across the NFL and the 49ers are the newest team to try it, according to CBSSportsline.com. Michael Robinson has been taking some snaps in the formation.
Our View:Robinson was a quarterback in college at Penn State and the 49ers are trying to make something happen on the offensive side of the ball.
August 23, 2008 Michael Robinson will take part in individual drills today with the hope of gradually working his way to a full practice sometime next week, according to the Sacramento Bee.
Our View:Robinson is working his way back from a sprained right knee.
July 28, 2008 Michael Robinson is yet to receive his MRI results on his sprained right knee, but coach Mike Nolan commented that he may need to be scoped, according to the Sacramento Bee.
Our View:That does not sound encouraging. Robinson is third on the 49ers' depth chart behind starter Frank Gore and DeShaun Foster, but is still an important member of the club, namely as a situational back, and Mike Martz previously mentioned that he likes Robinson's pass-catching ability. We will keep you posted when more details on his injury surface.
July 28, 2008 Michael Robinson underwent an MRI after spraining his right knee during practice in an 11-on-11 drill Sunday, according to the SF Chronicle. He said, "My foot got stuck in the ground while I was cutting. I don't think it's anything serious."
Our View:Coach Mike Martz likes Robinson's potential as a pass-catcher, and he has a chance to make an impact as a complement to Frank Gore, assuming his knee injury isn't serious.
July 3, 2008 Speaking of running back Michael Robinson, new offensive coordinator Mike Martz expressed noteworthy expectations of pairing him with Frank Gore, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "One can block for the other, or (we can) use them both as receivers," Martz said. "There's all kinds of things that can happen out of that."
Our View:Robinson is worth keeping an eye on as a potential handcuff selection for Gore. Gore has been healthy of late, but does have an injury history.
