San Francisco 49ers Using Brian Westbrook To Replace Michael Robinson

When second-year running back Glen Coffee shockingly announced his retirement from the San Francisco 49ers and the NFL in August, former special teams captain Michael Robinson immediately assumed the role of Frank Gore’s back up, because rookie RB Anthony Dixon’s pass protection skills were thought to be too raw.

Michael Robinson did not exactly flourish in his preseason opportunities to expand his offensive role with the team, fumbling on the first drive in the 49ers’ preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts and hardly putting together impressive rushing stati...

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