The New York Jets made a bold roster move yesterday, buying operating again James Robinson in a commerce with the Jacksonville Jaguars for a conditional sixth-round decide within the 2023 NFL Draft.
Operating again James Robinson, seen right here taking part in for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 6, rushes for a primary down towards the Indianapolis Colts. Robinson joins the Jets in a commerce to assist them of their hunt for a playoff spot. (Picture: AP)
If Robinson rushes for greater than 600 yards this season, the Jets will ship the Jaguars a fifth-round decide in subsequent 12 months’s draft.
The commerce occurred lower than 24 hours after the Jets misplaced their high rusher, rookie operating again Breece Corridor, to a season-ending ACL damage towards the Denver Broncos. Basic supervisor Joe Douglas didn’t waste any time discovering a alternative for Corridor.
The Jaguars had a crowded backfield, with Robinson competing with Travis Etienne for snaps. Though Etienne is in his second season, the previous standout from Clemson missed his total rookie season final 12 months with a Lisfranc foot damage.
The Jets are one of many shock groups within the NFL this season, sporting a 5-2 file, which marks their greatest begin in 12 seasons.
The Jaguars have misplaced 4 video games in a row and slipped to 2-5 on the season. They head throughout the pond this week for a London recreation towards the Denver Broncos.
Robinson Joins Gang Inexperienced
Robinson made an enormous splash throughout his rookie season with the Jaguars. He was an undrafted rookie out of Illinois State who rushed for 1,070 yards and 7 touchdowns in 14 video games in the course of the 2020 season. He additionally added 49 receptions for 344 yards and three receiving touchdowns.
In 2020, Robinson set an NFL file for an undrafted rookie with 1,414 yards in mixed dashing and passing yards from scrimmage.
Through the Jaguars disastrous 2021 season, Robinson received misplaced within the shuffle throughout City Meyer’s quick reign as head coach. After Meyer received fired, Robinson thrived within the offense. He completed the season with 164 rushes for 767 yards and eight touchdowns, whereas averaging a career-high 4.7 yards per carry.
With a wholesome Etienne within the lineup this season, Robinson had solely 81 dashing makes an attempt for 340 yards and three touchdowns in seven video games. He caught simply 9 passes for 46 yards, however managed to attain an extra landing.
Robinson will present the Jets with an extra operating again after Corridor blew out his ACL. Robinson will cut up time with Michael Carter, however he has an opportunity to make an impression with the up-and-coming Jets.
Jets and Patriots Meet in AFC East Conflict
The Jets began the season 1-2, however gained 4 video games in a row with a much bigger emphasis on the dashing recreation with their two-headed assault led by Corridor and Carter. With the addition of Robinson, the Jets can proceed their ground-heavy assault with Carter and Robinson.
The Jets sit in second place within the AFC East behind the Buffalo Payments (5-1). Heading into Week 8, the Jets host the last-place New England Patriots (3-4), but discover themselves as a +2 dwelling canine.
The Patriots misplaced a disappointing recreation towards the Chicago Bears on Monday Evening Soccer final evening. Head coach Invoice Belichick benched beginning quarterback Mac Jones after a lackluster begin. However rookie backup Bailey Zappe didn’t fare any higher. Belichick has but to formally identify a starter towards the Jets.
The Jets misplaced Corridor at a pivotal juncture within the season, with three robust divisional video games on the upcoming schedule. The Patriots and Jets meet twice within the subsequent 4 weeks, together with a Week 11 matchup in Foxboro. The Jets have a house recreation towards the first-place Buffalo Payments in Week 9 earlier than a bye in Week 10.
