Quote:Robinson's stats last season were largely a by-product of having comparatively light coverage at that time. The result was artificially inflated stats. Don't get me wrong; I think AR is an excellent receiver, but last year was largely a fluke due to being mostly 'under the radar' as a receiver. Blake did better last season but he wasn't ever great; he was a turnover machine then too.

 

I keep seeing some version of this posted in various threads by folks.  I really disagree.

Robinson was receiving plenty of attention in the latter half of 2015 from defenses.  

And what exactly are these "artificially inflated stats" you speak of? 

 

The difference in AR-15's numbers this season is a result of three things. 

1. Blake's accuracy is far worse this year than last year. His throwing motion is longer, his mechanics wonkier, and his footwork took a big step backward.  yes - he had issues with these things last season. They are far worse in 2016.  He regressed. 
   
2. Robinson dropped more catchable balls in 2016 than he did in 2015.  (Blake also threw him more UN-catchable balls)
   
3. After seeing Hurns injured multiple times and taking several unnecessary hard hits himself due to Blake's inaccuracy, Robinson began phoning it in to some degree to preserve his health. Blake wasn't turning it around this season, and he was leading his receivers into vicious hits instead of hitting them in stride when they were wide open. Why get yourself injured when you are already eliminated from the playoffs?
   

I don't see 2015 as a fluke for Robinson.  May have been a fluke that Bortles compiled the numbers he did despite his accuracy issues, but those issues are far worse in 2016 than the previous year. 

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