James Robinson Competing For Complementary Role
12 months agoSince his rookie season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots running back James Robinson's career hasn't gone as planned. At the end of the 2021 season, Robinson suffered a torn Achilles. After getting healthy and reclaiming a starting job in 2022, he was traded to the New York Jets, but he had a difficult time contributing in his time there. He was inactive the last five games and finished with 85 rushing yards in four games. But the 24-year-old now has a chance to compete for a role with the Pats behind lead back Rhamondre Stevenson. He also thinks he's fully past his Achilles tear and can run like he did as a rookie. Robinson has a chance to seize a role left by Damien Harris, but he'll have to compete with Pierre Strong Jr., Kevin Harris and Ty Montgomery. At best, Robinson could carve out a modest pass-catching role in 2023.
Source: The Athletic - Chad Graff
Source: The Athletic - Chad Graff