Nobody questioned Allen Robinson’s ability coming off of a 48 catch, injury-plagued rookie season in 2014. There were debates, however, over his ultimate upside heading into 2015 – including one right here on this website.
Robinson answered those questions with an exclamation point, posting gaudy 80-1,400-14 stat line and making the Pro Bowl in his sophomore season, landing him as the fourth highest scoring fantasy receiver ahead of darlings like Odell Beckham and DeAndre Hopkins.
So was that Robinson’s peak? Will injury concerns return? Or is this just the tip of the iceberg for the talented product of Penn State?
John Vomhof Jr.: Fact
I was a big believer in Allen Robinson this time last year, so I snatched him up wherever I could and was handsomely rewarded.
His price tag has soared as a result, pushing him to the turn at the late-first/early-second. That’s awfully darn rich, but I’m not convinced it’s too rich.
Why? Because I don’t think Robinson has peaked yet.
The guy’s still only 22 years old, with his next birthday landing just before the season starts. And, at 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, he’s a physical freak who compares favorably to a young Dez Bryant.
Robinson entered the league with franchise Blake Bortles, and the two have developed a strong rapport. Bortles targeted him 153 times last season, and Robinson’s catch total should grow as his young QB continues to improve his accuracy. (Plus, there’s certainly an opportunity for A-Rob to steal a couple of Allen Hurns’ 10 TDs.)
Last year was no mirage. Robinson has arrived as one of the NFL’s top young WRs.
Andy: Fact
If you go back and read the debate John and I had last year on Robinson, you’ll see I was the doubter. I was wrong – way wrong. A few weeks after we did that post, I had a chance to take Robinson in one of my leagues, so I did – only to trade him away after a hot start I thought was unsustainable.
That move hurt all season.
I’m now a convert. I agree with everything John says above. And I’ll add this: Whether Hurns is a #2 or a #1A WR, he’s a good enough complement to at least prevent teams from focusing solely on Robinson.
The addition of Chris Ivory gives Jacksonville a legit, two-headed running attack they can use to soften defense and create play action opportunities.
And the Jaguars as a team are on the rise. The sky is the limit on this outfit – just like the sky is the limit on this wideout. Allen Robinson is for real. The only downside may be that the team’s improved play might take away some garbage time fantasy point acquisition opportunities. But I suspect he’ll more than make up with it by producing equally as well or better during earlier portions of games.
Put it in the bank, folks. Robinson is a top-five fantasy WR, every week stud.
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