2K12: Laurent Robinson

[revo]

seems like a strange guy to start 2K12 player reviews with, but he went from a guy who had a tremendous bust-out year to a receiver on a team with perhaps the worst QB in the NFL. On a team that may lose their ace RB to an extended holdout, no less.

So what can we expect from Robinson? To refresh your memory, he had 54 catches for 858 yards and 11 TDs, and by Week 7 he was a must-start option. And the Jags leading receiver last year was TE Marcedes Lewis, who had a miserable 460 yards.

Is Robinson even a WR3 at this point? With Justin Blackmon also in town, the Jags have options -- so is it the poor play of Gabbert? How much will new HC Mike Mularkey put up with him before they turn to Chad Henne? If the consensus is Gabbert is a short-timer, does that make Robinson a potential steal?

I'll say the combo of Gabbert/Henne leads Robinson to a 50-750-6 line, good enough to be rostered and used in good matchups.

[griswold]

I wouldn't touch this guy with a...well, you know.

Blaine Gabbart BLOWS!!!!

I'd be shocked if he reached the numbers you suggest. I'd take my chances with so many other WR's than him or Blackmon.

[revo]

I wouldn't touch this guy with a...well, you know.

Blaine Gabbart BLOWS!!!!

I'd be shocked if he reached the numbers you suggest. I'd take my chances with so many other WR's than him or Blackmon.

But what's the commitment to Gabbert? Both the coaching staff and ownership has changed since he was drafted, and I would not be surprised if Henne (who's at least competent) took over sooner rather than later.

[Erik]

Don't forget that Robinson has a long injury history. Last year was his only season of full health since he came into the league, I believe.

[griswold]

But what's the commitment to Gabbert? Both the coaching staff and ownership has changed since he was drafted, and I would not be surprised if Henne (who's at least competent) took over sooner rather than later.

Ok, I agree that Henne would be an upgrade to Gabbart, but not much better. He was cut by the Dolphins...he honestly can't believe he'll be good enough to make Robinson worthy of a WR3 spot.

But hey, I've been wrong before.

[off_the_wall]

Won't touch him this year, unless at a remarkably steep discount.

Run first offense in Jacksonville plus dreadful QB play, and an explosive rookie in Blackmon don't help his stock any.

40 catches, 600 yards, 4 TD's.

[revo]

Won't touch him this year, unless at a remarkably steep discount.

Run first offense in Jacksonville plus dreadful QB play, and an explosive rookie in Blackmon don't help his stock any.

40 catches, 600 yards, 4 TD's.

I'm not sure if that will matter much. Robinson had his breakout splitting targets with Dez, Austin & Witten.

[off_the_wall]

I'm not sure if that will matter much. Robinson had his breakout splitting targets with Dez, Austin & Witten.

In theory, the presence of another wideout shouldn't impact his stats. However, he is going from the 7th best passing offense (in Dallas) to the 32nd (in Jacksonville), so anyone who could steal catches and/or TD's will hurt his value. Also, he likely won't be facing single coverage like he was in Dallas either.