General manager Adam Peters, who came from San Francisco, drafted Jacory Croskey-Merritt in the seventh round this year, and the rookie known as “Bill” was expected to share carries with Austin Ekeler and Chris Rodriguez Jr. after Robinson appeared to fall out of favor with the coaching staff.

Brian Robinson Jr., in his 49ers practice debut, rotated in with Christian McCaffrey in an hour-long, no-pads practice.

Brian Robinson has a new home on the opposite coast of the United States, and it seems the sea breeze and sunshine has him feeling more optimistic than ever. It doesn't hurt that All-Pro back Christian McCaffrey is his new running mate,