Quarterback
No. 17
Georgia
"Where did he come from? When Richard Todd went down last year, there was despair in Gotham. But Robby was ready. He completed just 46 percent of his passes, but for 2,002 yards and 13 touchdowns, including several game-busters to Wesley Walker.
Robinson gives the Jets two good young quarterbacks for the future, although he might tire of being No. 2 after a while. He was born June 8, 1955, in Farmington, Michigan. Drafted ninth in '77 out of Georgia, his passing talents were lost in the Veer Offense. In fact, after leading the conference in passing as a sophomore, he played little as a junior and was a backup as a sophomore. Sounds like the Bart Starr story, but let's not rush things."
-Dave Newhouse, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1979 Edition)
"Matt has displayed outstanding leadership qualities with the Jets. He has a strong arm, a quick release and can scramble with the best of them.
Matt was known for passing at Georgia, averaging 21.9 yards per completion. He played in the Tangerine Bowl as a sophomore."
-1979 Topps No. 267
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