The Steelers traded for wide receiver Allen Robinson last year, who started all 17 games for them. But in March he was released and in May he signed with the Giants.
Robinson didn’t expect that. Although his numbers (34 receptions for 280 yards and no touchdowns) were not good for a receiver who started 17 games, Robinson thought his lack of production was a matter of the Steelers needing to make changes to their offensive scheme this offseason, not a matter of having to send him packing.
“I know they were making a lot of changes there, schematic changes and things like that,” Robinson told Giants.com. “So, It was a little surprising.. But at the end of the day, it’s part of the business. “I’ve been doing this for 11 years.”
Robinson believes the Giants are the right team for him.
“It’s amazing, man,” Robinson said. “It’s amazing, because once you’ve played in the league for a while, you know some guys. You’ve played with guys, you’ve played against guys. Coming in today to talk to Jalin, he was telling me how he was playing with me in Madden and stuff. You can connect with the guys quickly. Being able to have that perspective has been an easy transition for me coming into different locker rooms. I’m lucky to be around these guys. It’s been great.
The Giants urgently need to improve their passing game compared to last season. Robinson will turn 31 in August and his production has declined for four straight seasons, so it’s not a given that he will be the key to an offensive turnaround, but he believes he will contribute to a big year for the Giants.