Robinson’s Rise and Fall With 49ers Was Swift
Back in August, the 49ers believed they had a gem in young cornerback Rashard Robinson. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh told reporters he loved "the fight" in Robinson and the skills he showed."He's going to be a very good corner," said Saleh.But after just eight games into this season, the 49ers gave up completely on Robinson, trading him to the New York Jets for a fifth-round draft pick.Now, at 0-8, the Niners go into Sunday's game against the visiting Arizona Cardinals with rookie Ahkello Witherspoon in Robinson's old starting spot.Witherspoon played so well in his starting debut last week against the Eagles that San Francisco decided to cut ties with Robinson.How did things turn around so quickly? According to Nick Wagoner, who covers the 49ers for ESPN.com, it was the combination of Witherspoon's rise and Robinson's failures this season that added up to his exit.Last season, Robinson looked like the 49ers' top cornerback of the future, working his way into six starts. During the offseason, coaches and teammates pointed to him as the team's best corner.But this year, he was beaten often, had trouble battling stronger wide receivers and often resorted to grabbing, according...
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