If it wasn't for the Etienne draft pick, Robinson would be treated as a borderline RB1 heading into the 2021 season, and would likely be coming off the board in the second round of fantasy drafts. Instead, his current ADP (which will skyrocket in the coming weeks) is the RB26, at 65th overall, according to FantasyPros.
Is James Robinson worth drafting?
He was going as a low-end RB2 with Etienne around. James Robinson is now a top-15 RB for the 2021 season. For those who drafted him in drafts, touche. If you still have a few drafts to go, James Robinson should provide excellent value at the RB position.
When asked about the team's plan for the RB1 during a press conference on Thursday, Bevell gave a simple and telling response. “James Robinson is our starting running back and he will be played as such,” the first-year Jacksonville OC said, per NFL insider Ari Meirov.
Is Jamaal Williams worth picking up?
The deal with Williams is clear enough by now: he's a running back coaches trust to pick up the blitz and hold on to the football, and he'll always run with determination. His ability to actually produce from scrimmage grades less favorably, and gives reason for the Lions to contain his snap count going forward.
What rank is James Robinson?
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson has been voted as the No. 100 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2021" rankings.
Is James Robinson injured?
Jaguars running back James Robinson suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jets, interim coach Darrell Bevell said after the game. The second-year running back suffered the injury with just over three minutes left in the first quarter following a run by Tavon Austin.
What happened to James Robinson Jaguars?
The Jacksonville Jaguars lost their best offensive player Sunday when running back James Robinson suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the New York Jets, interim coach Darrell Bevell announced.
Who is replacing James Robinson?
Dare Ogunbowale
What happened to James Robison NFL?
James Robinson was quickly ruled out with an Achilles injury after exiting in the first quarter of Jacksonville's 26-21 loss to the Jets. The initial diagnosis is that the standout running back suffered a tear and will have an MRI to determine the severity of it, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.