Last year, Koren Robinson wasn't able to settle into an offense until the final weeks of the season. That could have been the case again this season after being released by the Minnesota Vikings before Week 1. However, he is getting a chance to play again with the Green Bay Packers, and he hopes to take advantage of his second chance.
"The Green Bay Packers have given me the opportunity, and I'm going to try to make this my home," Robinson said. "I'm going to try to retire as a Green Bay Packer."
Robinson signed with the Packers shortly after Week 1 was over, and has been slowly working with the offense and special teams over the past few days. Robinson hopes that he'll be able to play a few snaps at least.
"I might get a couple of snaps, I might not," Robinson said. "I might just cheer my team on from the sideline. But like I said, I'm in the playbook, trying to learn it, so I can come out there next Sunday, this Sunday, and do what I can do."
If Robinson is active against the Saints, he will be a kick returner along with Robert Ferguson on special teams. It's not known whether or not he would see significant time as a receiver, but after a performance like the Packers had last week, anything is possible.
"I guess I just have to show and prove that I am a playmaker and can produce when I touch the ball," Robinson said. "But at the same time, I know I have to work my way into whatever position, whatever spot that I'm going to be in."
Robinson has had off-the-field problems with the Vikings and the Seattle Seahawks, and hopes to begin with a clean slate in Green Bay.