5 Reasons to trust James Robinson in Fantasy Football in 2022

4. Pederson has a history of using a running-back-by-committee approach 

While Doug Pederson does believe in three-down workhorse running backs, he also believes in getting other running backs involved. In 2020, Eagles running backs Miles Sanders, Boston Scott, and Corey Clement all got involved in the running game.

In an interview, Pederson stated he liked what both Sanders and Scott had to offer to the team.

"“I still think the philosophy is running back by committee. However, with Miles and what he’s been able to do, yeah, we’ve given more touches to him.”"

In the same interview, he also mentioned how he would like to have both Sanders and Scott on the field at the same time.

"Love Boston, love his energy, love what he’s provided for our offense. He’s a spark. Would like to find more ways of getting both of those guys on the field at the same time. I think it’s a dynamic duo with that.”"

In Jacksonville, Pederson will have the ability to use both Robinson and Etienne in many different ways. Robinson in the feature role and Etienne in the third down back role, Etienne in the feature role and Robinson in the feature role, two back sets, and Robinson at half back and Etienne in the slot.

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5. Multiple teams have had two high-ranking running backs

In 2020, the Browns had two RBs finish as RB1s (depending on format). In 2021, the Broncos had two RBs finish as RB2s (depending on format). The Packers came close, finishing with one RB2 and one RB3 ranking just outside the top 20.

The good news for the Jaguars is, only one of these three teams listed (2021 Packers) were a top 10 team last year, so the team does not have to improve dramatically to have both Robinson and Etienne. A middle-of-the-pack offense will suffice.

Although he is currently being drafted as a low-end RB3, Robinson has the potential to perform as an RB2 in all formats.

He is projected to be a starting running back in an improved offense with a new coaching staff. If Etienne were to miss any game(s) for any reason, Robinson has the potential to perform as an RB1 in all formats in that week(s).