How James Robinson gains yards for the Jaguars before he touches the ball

The Jaguars’ undrafted rookie James Robinson went for over 1,400 scrimmage yards in 14 games with a 4.5 yard per carry average. Despite the Jaguars’ selection of Travis Etienne in the first round, Robinson should still have a significant role in the Jacksonville offense. Robinson had some flashes of physicality and burst, but where he made his living was in the time between the snap and when the ball is in his hands. Robinson processes the flow of the defense before he even touches the ball and shaves his track to take advantage of defenders that are out of position.

Use of Initial Track to Move Defenders

Good backs can read first-level defenders. Greats backs can get their eyes onto the second-level while still being able to feel the movement on the defensive line. Robinson is able to manipulate second-level defenders and force them to commit to gaps that he can then bounce out of.

The Jaguars are working two double teams with a fullback insert to the right. The play is designed to go in the bubble of space between the 2i technique on the guard and the wide 9 outside the tackle to the right. The fullback will insert to take on the linebacker and the two double teams will work to the backside linebackers to wall off.