Buckeyes in the NFL, Week 13: Hartline drives-thru the Jets secondary

What's the only thing faster than the service at Brian Hartline's convenience store? That would be Hartline, himself, seen slicing up the Jets' secondary for a 31-yard touchdown. 

One of his college teammates was not so lucky, this week. That Buckeye wide out was released by the team that also employs his father.  

Another former Ohio State wide receiver has been dealing with constant criticism and injuries, leading to a response on Twitter. Due to injuries to the rest of the offensive line, a 49ers lineman is forced to return to his old position.

Speaking of injuries, Giants lineman Jim Cordle is out for the rest of the season after injuring his knee, last week.

Plus, Eleven Warriors has stats from all former Ohio State players fortunate enough to play in the NFL, this weekend. 

Atlanta releases coach's son

Whether it was nepotism or actual need, the Falcons signed Brian Robiskie after Julio Jones suffered a season-ending foot injury.

He reportedly beat out Mohamed Massaquoi, Matt Willis and Courtney Roby for a chance to be coached by Atlanta receivers coach Terry Robiskie. When they picked up Brian Robiskie, head coach Mike Smith referenced Brian's "familiarity" with the team. 

"Brian has ... three or four years of experience, knows our offense, knows our verbiage,'' Smith said, in October. "I know that father and son always speak. I'm sure they kind of speak the same language.''

After being active for only one game and almost two months later, the Falcons cut Brian Robiskie. Rookie offensive tackle Terren Jones takes his place on the active roster.

Robiskie did not record a catch this year, but has 43 career receptions. He has now appeared on the active roster of four NFL teams – the Browns, Jaguars, Lions and Falcons. 

holmes limited, responds to criticism 

Santonio Holmes entered Sunday's game having missed two straight practices due to his hamstring injury. That didn't stop the Jets from making sure Holmes was active for Sunday's matchup against Hartline's Dolphins.

During the course of the game, however, "active" would not be a good term to describe Holmes. He played only three snaps and appeared to sit out the entire second half. 

"It was coach’s decision," Holmes said, after the game. "(I had) limited plays coming off an injury. We wanted to monitor that and make sure everything is OK for the rest of the season."

It's been a rough, last two years for Holmes. He missed 14 games in 2012, due to a foot injury. This season, he's played in seven games and caught only 13 passes.

The New York media, despite their reputation, hasn't been too kind to Holmes, either. One haughty columnist declared Geno Smith – who went all of November without throwing a touchdown pass – is better off without Holmes. Other members of the media tried to bait him into saying something unsavory about his quarterback. 

With all the criticism facing Holmes, he took to Twitter to respond: 

Not trolling anyone, just wondering why the negativity towards me when nobody knows the reason

— Santonio Holmes (@ToneTime10) December 2, 2013

Boone shifts to left tackle

Joe Staley has been the anchor of the San Francisco offensive line. The 49ers' left tackle is a two-time Pro Bowler and has played a full 16 games in five of his seven seasons with the team.

He injured his knee in the first half of Sunday's game against the Rams, causing a shakeup on their stalwart offensive line. Luckily, head coach Jim Harbaugh could call upon four-time gold pants winner and experienced left tackle, Alex Boone. 

The former Buckeye lineman spent four years protecting the blind side of Justin Zwick, Troy Smith, Todd Boeckman and Terrelle Pryor. He went undrafted in 2009, but made the 49ers practice squad. With help from LeCharles Bentley, Boone elevated himself to a starter at the NFL level.

Now, he's a highly regarded left guard making the switch back to left tackle. 

"Just like riding a bike, it’s like going back home," Boone said, after the game. He spent the majority of the game shutting down Robert Quinn, who has 13 sacks on the year. 

Highlight of the week

Hartline has been rather quiet since his week one outburst against the Browns. Back in Northeast Ohio, he torched the Cleveland secondary for nine receptions, 114 yards and a touchdown. 

This week, quarterback Ryan Tannehill tied a season high – with week one – by targeting Hartline 15 times. The Canton native rewarded his quarterback with nine receptions, 127 yards and this 31-yard slant and dash to the end zone.  

How ex-Buckeyes Fared During Week 13

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