NFL’s next 2k rusher? Falcons' Bijan Robinson Expects to Be ‘Unstoppable’ in Year 3

Philadelphia Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley has heaped high praise on Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, specifically highlighting his elite cutting ability. During the NFL Top 100 countdown, Barkley stated, "There’s nobody that’s able to cut like Bijan in the NFL," and predicted his continued development will be "scary for a lot of people."

Robinson's on-field performance supports this acclaim. In his second NFL season in 2024, he finished second in the league in touches (365), third in rushing yards (1,456), fourth in scrimmage yards (1,887), and tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (14). With an unproven quarterback and a returning offensive line, the Falcons' offense is expected to be built around the 23-year-old's dynamic skill set.

Robinson has set a personal goal of reaching 2,000 scrimmage yards, a mark he narrowly missed last season. To achieve this, he is focusing on mastering small details in his third year, including becoming a more vocal leader, improving his decisiveness in the run game, and refining his technique in pass protection. He has also adopted a stricter recovery regimen, inspired by training with San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, and had already studied film of the Falcons' first ten opponents by June.

Falcons running backs coach Michael Pitre emphasized that Robinson's own high standards drive his development, stating, "In regards to the limitations on him, I think there are none." This combination of elite talent, statistical production, and dedicated preparation positions Robinson for a potential historic season, with some speculating he could become the tenth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a single season.