Robertson leads league in rushing<br><br>Don't Miss:Rare Ferrari sells for $52MGaudi cathedral's futureSiri struggles on Bay BridgeHardly Strictly Bluegrass guideHSB updatesRecalling 2003 recallThe 49ers are watching another offseason success story unfold. , an innocuous running back for the Rhein Fire of , galloped for 183 yards and three touchdowns Saturday night.<br><br>Signed by the 49ers in January, Robertson may continue the string of positive offseason developments for a team that resigned most of its free agents and added freeagent starters (safety) and (guard).<br><br>"Jamal is doing a fantastic job," said 49ers running backs coach , who has seen tape of Robertson but has yet to meet him. "We're looking forward to getting him back over here to see what he can do in preseason."<br><br>The former Ohio NFL Black Friday deals Northern University standout bolted for scoring runs of 90, 50 and 20 yards in last week's 2420 win over Frankfurt and is on pace to break Wholesale Unitas jersey the league record for most rushing yards in a season (1,057, set last year by current with the ). In five games Robertson has rushed for a leaguebest 587 yards, averaging 6.5 per carry.<br><br>This from a player who couldn't crack last year's roster of the 's the same team that produced quarterback .<br><br>Like Garcia, Robertson has had to claw for every inch of his success. Once assigned to Europe, he enlisted the help of Rhein quarterback . The former Tennessee Volunteer and current Pittsburgh Steeler urged coaches to give Robertson a look. An injury provided Robertson with a chance to start.<br><br>"I just needed an opportunity to show what I wholesale chargers jersey could do," the softspoken Robertson said via conference call from Germany. "But I didn't know it would show this much."<br><br>Robertson could have reported straight to 49ers training camp in Stockton, but wanted to go to Europe to raise his profile and improve his chances of making the 49ers.<br><br>His plan has worked well. But even with his exploits, Robertson faces steep odds this summer in Stockton. Asked whether he knew about the 49ers' running backs, Robertson ticked off the entire depth chart right down NFL Jerseys Black Friday to former XFL star , who nearly made the team during last summer's training camp.<br><br>The 5foot10, 210pound Robertson likened himself to Eagles runner . "I feel some of the defenses underestimate me because of my size," Robertson said.<br><br>NFL Europe has produced recognizable players like quarterback and defensive tackle , but has yet to groom a star running back. The most famous is , who as a Barcelona Dragon rushed for 1, 021 yards in 1999 and was signed by the 49ers. He played eight games before being suspended for insubordination and was eventually released.
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