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Indianapolis Colts: Patrick Robinson’s 2016 Player Profile

By Garrett Hagan

Aug 29, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive back Patrick Robinson (26) before the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium. Seattle won 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers defensive back Patrick Robinson (26) before the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium. Seattle won 16-15. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Patrick Robinson signed with the team as a free agent back in March. What does 2016 have in store for the 28-year-old defensive back?

The Indianapolis Colts signed cornerback Patrick Robinson to a three-year, $13.5 million deal this past offseason.

With the signing, it is expected that Robinson will start alongside Vontae Davis as the Colts’ No. 2 cornerback on the depth chart.

Robinson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 32nd overall selection in the 2010 NFL Draft — playing collegiately at Florida State.

Since entering the league, Robinson has played for the Saints, San Diego Chargers and now the Colts. He has accumulated career totals of 10 interceptions and 193 tackles through 74 games.

Of course, Robinson’s statistics aren’t necessarily of raw, elite talent, but he is arguably a significant upgrade over Greg Toler — whom oftentimes was getting torched in the passing game, especially the deep ball.

2016 Expectations

As stated earlier, there is little-to-no doubt that Robinson will be the Colts’ second cornerback on the depth chart and start alongside Davis this season.

The Colts kicked off their 2016 training camp Tuesday afternoon, and had their first full practice sessions on Wednesday.

Robinson didn’t seem to disappoint, either, per Kevin Bowen of Colts.com.

"From an individual standpoint, new cornerback Patrick Robinson made a couple of nice plays on Wednesday. If we were giving out a “play of the day” award, Robinson would get it for his toe tap interception of an Andrew Luck pass intended for Phillip Dorsett.It was another play that stood out for Robinson. On a deep pass from Luck to Josh Boyce, Robinson knocked the ball away at the last second. Last season, Robinson defended the big play better than virtually every other cornerback in football. The Colts, who struggled against the deep pass in 2015, welcome that ability."

The Colts struggled mightily on defense last season, allowing an average of 379.1 yards per-game — with 257 of those yards coming through the air. It goes without saying that the Colts will welcome Robinson’s ability to stop big gains down the field.

Assuming Robinson appears in all 16 games for the Colts in 2016, expect him to have a very successful first year with his new team.

If he can stay on the field rather than off, maybe anywhere from two-to-three interceptions from the former Chargers defensive back isn’t too lofty of an expectation.

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In terms of overall production, Robinson should be very successful in locking up opposing receivers on the deep ball — because Davis can’t do it all himself, after all.

Be sure to follow Ink On Indy as we continue our coverage of 2016 NFL Training Camp for the Indianapolis Colts.

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