Jon Robinson (American football)

Not to be confused with the long-time college and pro football coach, John Robinson (American football).

Jon Robinson
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Robinson in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1976-01-18) January 18, 1976 (age 48)
Union City, Tennessee, U.S.
Career information
College:Southeast Missouri State
Career history
As a coach:
As an executive:
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
Career highlights and awards

Jonathan Thomas Robinson (born January 18, 1976) is an American professional football executive. He was a longtime scout for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) before being named director of player personnel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013. From 2016 to 2022, Robinson was the general manager and executive vice president of the Tennessee Titans.

College career

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After high school, Robinson played football at the United States Air Force Academy for one season before transferring to Southeast Missouri State University where he played three seasons as a defensive lineman.[1] He graduated from Southeast Missouri State in 1998 and joined the school's football team as a graduate assistant for one season. In 1999, he joined Nicholls State University as a graduate assistant for two seasons before serving as linebackers coach in 2001.[2]

Professional career

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New England Patriots

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Robinson became an area scout for the New England Patriots from 2002, a position he held until 2006, when he was promoted to a regional scout. In 2008, he was promoted to the Patriots' assistant director of college scouting. The Patriots promoted Robinson to director of college scouting in 2009. Robinson left the Patriots in 2013 for a position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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In 2013, Robinson took the position of director of player personnel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[3]

Tennessee Titans

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Robinson during his tenure as Titans general manager, 2021

On January 14, 2016, Robinson was hired as the general manager of the Tennessee Titans.[4] He improved on the Titans 2015 record of 3–13 to 9–7 in 2016. They missed the playoffs after a Week 16 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.[5] On January 5, 2017, Robinson, while retaining his general manager position, was promoted to executive vice president.[6] In 2017, the Titans once again went 9–7, but made the playoffs for the first time since 2008.[7] They beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Wild Card, but fell to the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round.[8][9] In 2018, the Titans went 9–7 again, but missed the playoffs in a Week 17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.[10][11] The Titans made the playoffs in 2019, with a 9–7 record for the fourth season in a row.[12] After beating the Patriots in the Wild Card round and beating the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round, the Titans lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 35-24 in the AFC Championship.[13][14][15] Robinson was fired on December 6, 2022.[16]

Notes and references

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  1. ^ "Former Nicholls Assistant in Search of Third Super Bowl Ring with Patriots". Nicholls State University. February 2, 2008. Archived from the original on February 10, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2008.
  2. ^ "General News". The NCAA News. April 12, 1999. Archived from the original on April 14, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2008.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Tampa Bay Buccaneers Official website. Archived from the original on January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "Titans agree to terms with Jon Robinson as GM". Sportsnet. January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
  5. ^ Long, Mark (December 25, 2016). "Titans sputter, lose Mariota, fall to inspired Jaguars 38-17". DailyHerald.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Wyatt, Jim (January 5, 2017). "Jon Robinson Promoted to Executive Vice President and General Manager". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  7. ^ Rexrode, Joe (December 31, 2017). "Titans earn first playoff bid since 2008 — and a new identity". Tennessean.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  8. ^ Patra, Kevin (January 5, 2018). "Titans complete second-half comeback, stun Chiefs". NFL.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "Divisional Round – Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots – January 13th, 2018". Pro-Football-Reference.com. January 18, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  10. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 31, 2018). "Titans Fall Short of Playoffs, Lose 33-17 to Colts in Season Finale". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jon Robinson". TennesseeTitans.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "Titans clinch playoff spot with 35-14 win over Texans". ESPN.com. December 29, 2019. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  13. ^ Wyatt, Jim (January 5, 2020). "Titans Knock Off Patriots 20-13, Advance to Face Ravens in Playoffs". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  14. ^ Wyatt, Jim (January 11, 2020). "Titans Beat Ravens 28-12, Advance to AFC Championship Game". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  15. ^ Wyatt, Jim (January 19, 2020). "Titans Come Up Short in 35-24 AFC Championship Game Loss to Chiefs". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  16. ^ Davenport, Turron (December 6, 2022). "Titans fire GM Jon Robinson despite winning ways". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
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