Matt Robinson - #17 - QB - Georgia - Profile

PRO: "Matt showed a lot of promise last season," Michaels said. "He has a strong arm, quick release and he can scramble when he has to. He displayed good leadership at Baltimore and against Pittsburgh. With the schedule expanded to 16 games this year, it's good to have a capable backup quarterback like Matt." played in four games last season saw his first NFL regular season action as a holder against Miami at Shea ...made his debut at quarterback the following week against Seattle when he replaced Marty Domres, who started for injured Richard Todd...came in for Domres again the next game against the Colts...after early jitters, he settled down and threw for 198 yards (9 of 26 passes, 3 int.), including an 18-yard TD to Jerome Barkum ...also completed a 58- yarder to Rich Caster and ran once for 19 yards in that game ...got his first pro start against the Steelers a week later ...moved the team well in first half but threw two straight interceptions in the third period and was replaced by Todd...finished Steeler game with 80 yards passing (7 of 19, 3 int., 1 TD) and 26 yards rushing on four attempts ...did not play in the final three games of the year...had an impressive preseason ...led Jets to win at New Orleans with two TD passes.

PERSONAL: Single majored in business education footballand baseball captain at North Springs High in his hometown of Atlanta, Ga....earned 10 varsity letters in four sports.