"That's because as Robinson and company are preparing for a huge primetime matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Robinson fielded a question from Garrett Chapman at Falcons Sports Illustrated about whether he had been contacted by his alma mater, Oklahoma State, regarding their head coaching vacancy, something that has been rumored for a few weeks now. A simple no would have quelled any further inquiry, but Robinson's response made it seem like the answer is "yes.""
"This does not mean Robinson is accepting the job at a place where he thrived from 2005-2009 as the team's quarterback, but it certainly implies he's been contacted and is considering it. The leap from NFL offensive coordinator undergoing growing pains to head coach at a program where you're still beloved is a considerable one, so it's difficult to blame Robinson for at least thinking about it."
"If he did bolt during the season, especially early in the year, it would leave the Falcons offense looking for an internal replacement without significant play calling experience, which would have them relying on a first-time play caller like they did with Robinson in 2024, just with less notice and more pressure. Fans would be split on their reaction to it, though I'm sure the team would hate to lose him midseason."
Zac Robinson earned positive attention after a 30-plus point offensive explosion that produced a victory over the Washington Commanders. He acknowledged contact from Oklahoma State regarding its head coaching vacancy and appears to be considering the opportunity. A jump from NFL offensive coordinator to a college head coach where he is beloved would be significant. Leaving midseason would force the Falcons to find an internal play-calling replacement with limited experience, increasing pressure on the offense. Fan reaction would likely be mixed, and the team would prefer not to lose him during the season. Robinson has shown stretches of success getting the run game working in 2024-2025.
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