(05-19-2022, 09:08 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(05-19-2022, 03:42 AM)ChrisJagBoy Wrote: Similar size, Similar speed and similiar play style. Snoop Conner is a young rookie getting paid peanuts, JR is going to be a free agent next season. Obviously what I said is pure speculation, but I don't think it's insane to think they may have looked at Conner as a possible replacement for JR rather than shelling out a large contract to a back..

Robinson will be a restricted free agent. 
The play style isn't really all that similar IMO. 
James is more shifty. A little more patient to choose his lane.
Snoop is immediate to the first crease of daylight he sees and will try to run through anyone in his way after that. 
He's like a more decisive (but slower) Fournette.

All of it hinges on Robinson's recovery. 

Conner was first and foremost added as insurance since Robinson may not be ready in September.
If Robinson gets on the field and averages 5 yards a carry again, they'll have decisions to make. 
I don't think it would take a top ten RB contract to keep him. He's not a home run hitter and his speed is suspect. He's just very adept at getting an extra yard or two from most of his carries and he's got good vision and timing through the hole. 
They could probably keep him around for 5 or 6 mil per year IMO. Chump change by today's standards.

I agree that the initial thought process of drafting him was as an insurance policy due to both guys we have coming off injury, but I do think if Snoop impresses enough JR might leave in a year or two depending on how he goes about his next contract. I could see a contender paying him top 5 RB money if he remains as good as he has been and dosen't continue to get injured.


I love James Robinson tho, I hope he stays around.

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