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In his first year as a true HB, Denard Robinson jump-started the Jaguars' running game. Given an opportunity halfway through the 2014 season, D-Rob was able to fabricate a hot streak before landing on IR with a foot injury. Denard certainly looked the part of a starting RB, displaying balance, speed, and an impressive ability to fall forward.
This season, however, Denard's name will most likely sit beneath rookie T.J. Yeldon's on the depth chart. Last night, I documented D-rob's breakout season in a few vines that show why he might still prosper in a reduced role. Enjoy them all at once below!
.@DenardX will settle into a smaller role in '15, but Caldwell still plans to utilize D-Rob "significantly" https://t.co/cRyV4nj0CL
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) June 22, 2015
Coming into '14, we knew D-Rob had speed. Scheme a way to get him to the edge - he'll take off https://t.co/YgW5OUQg8M
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) June 22, 2015
Personally, I was surprised at how decisively D-Rob ran the ball. Light on his feet, but didn't bounce around https://t.co/Sm5mz5kX1W
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) June 22, 2015
Not built to be a 3-down back like Yeldon, but Denard still carries big play ability from a reserve role https://t.co/jTRi1GTaLq
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) June 22, 2015
Also, WILDCAT. He can throw, too - some might say he's the best Michigan QB on the roster... https://t.co/qJIb4dSbBJ
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) June 22, 2015
Adding Yeldon as the feature back doesn't spell the end for D-Rob. Still primed to take another step in '15 https://t.co/l23ppUC9Wj
— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) June 22, 2015
Denard Robinson surprised a few people last year. There's new blood in the backfield, but I doubt D-Rob is done surprising us.