News: After FOX Sports quoted Jaguars general manager David Caldwell during an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio as saying rookie rusher Denard Robinson would get 10 to 15 touches per game, they've clarified the statement. As it turns out Caldwell said Robinson would get 10-to-15 snaps per game, meaning he'd see a very limited workload to begin his career. Robinson is expected to primarily play running back after playing quarterback at Michigan for four years.
Analysis: Like we said, the only way we see Robinson being even a moderate touch running back for the Jags is if something happens to Maurice Jones-Drew and if Robinson puts together a stellar training camp. There's no doubt that Robinson is talented and that the Jaguars coaching staff is creative (and desperate) enough to find ways to use him effectively. But it's sounding like he'll be lucky to get even five touches per game, which is what was expected in the first place. Fantasy owners shouldn't draft him in standard seasonal leagues. Robinson still warrants a late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a middle-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Jaguars general manager David Caldwell told SiriusXM NFL Radio that the plan for rookie running back Denard Robinson is to get him 10-to-15 touches per game and work on returning kicks. Robinson was the Michigan Wolverine's quarterback for four years of college and threw 49 touchdowns vs. 39 interceptions but was nearly equally effective as a rusher, totaling 42 scores and posting over 1,170 yards in each of his last three years. Robinson impressed during rookie minicamp, Caldwell said.
Analysis: A role getting at least 10 touches per game would be stunning for Robinson, the fifth-round pick of the Jaguars. The only way we could see that happening is if starter Maurice Jones-Drew isn't at 100 percent to begin the year and Robinson puts together a stellar training camp. There's no doubt that Robinson is talented and that the Jaguars coaching staff is creative (and desperate) enough to find ways to use him effectively. But until it really looks as if he'll get that kind of workload, Fantasy owners shouldn't draft him in standard seasonal leagues. Robinson still warrants a late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a middle-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: While the Jaguars have come out and said rookie Denard Robinson will primarily play running back, he also took reps as a receiver during the team's recent rookie minicamp. Per the Florida Times-Union Robinson made some catches but also dropped one, ultimately showing his speed and playmaking ability that appealed to the Jaguars. Robinson says he's willing to do anything for the Jags. "I know he’s a weapon from looking at all the college film. Now it’s a matter of what can he do best for us. He will primarily play running back, but we’re looking forward to be able to move him around to a lot of other spots as well," offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch said.
Analysis: Robinson is a terrific runner and could be a game-changer for the Jaguars from time to time this season. Expecting big numbers out of him seems unlikely, particularly with the Jaguars sporting Maurice Jones-Drew at running back and Cecil Shorts and Justin Blackmon at receiver. Maybe Robinson ends up playing about 10 snaps per game and touches the ball on half of them. Right now there's no reason to touch him in seasonal leagues but he's OK as a late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a middle-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Jaguars made a splash by taking Michigan's Denard Robinson with a fifth-round pick. And when they did take him, they announced him as a running back, not a wide receiver or quarterback. Robinson was the Wolverine's quarterback for four years and threw 49 touchdowns vs. 39 interceptions but was nearly equally effective as a rusher, totaling 42 scores and posting over 1,170 yards in each of his last three years.
Analysis: Robinson is a terrific runner but we wouldn't be surprised if the Jaguars tinkered with him as a receiver and occasional passer as well (some would say he's better than Blaine Gabbert already). It will come down to just how often Robinson plays for the Jaguars for him to be a consideration in Fantasy. Right now there's no reason to touch him in seasonal leagues but he's OK as a late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and a middle-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
