Denard getting some love - possibly larger role in Jags offense
From Jaguars.com:
"As you filter through the Jaguars’ 20-19 loss to the Chicago Bears in the second game of the 2014 preseason, that indeed is one of the things that stands out – that Denard Robinson appears to be playing his way into a larger role. He rushed for six yards on 34 carries(sic-supposed to be 34 yards on 6 carries), and looked quick to the sidelines as well as confident through the middle of the line during his extensive playing time in the third quarter. Robinson also worked some at kickoff returner Thursday, an indication that the Jaguars are comfortable enough with Robinson to again start working him into various roles to take advantage of his speed and playmaking"
http://prod.www.jaguars.clubs.nfl.com/news/article-theOzone/article-1/O…
August 17th, 2014 at 10:45 PM ^
I will always and forever root for Denard. Best of luck to wherever life takes him.
August 17th, 2014 at 11:07 PM ^
One of my favorite Michigan football pics ever.
August 17th, 2014 at 11:14 PM ^
I have a copy of the Michigan Daily when this picture was the cover. It is curretly framed and hanging in my main room. Get compliments all the time :)
August 17th, 2014 at 11:34 PM ^
That picture is still the background on my computer. I may never change it.
August 18th, 2014 at 3:23 PM ^
Mine too . . .
August 18th, 2014 at 1:30 PM ^
I've been watching Michigan Football since 1982, and I've never seen a Michigan player more beloved by the fan base than Denard. Not just as a player, but as a person.
I suppose there could have been some guy in 1922 or so more beloved, but I doubt it.
August 17th, 2014 at 10:46 PM ^
Ambiguous thread titles make me nervous, but I rolled the dice and it came up SFW.
Everythings coming up Milhouse tonight!
August 18th, 2014 at 1:47 AM ^
Guess my mind wasn't in the gutter when I titled the thread. :)
BTW I edited the title to make it unambiguous that you weren't clicking on a Denard porn thread. :)
August 17th, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^
Denard!
August 17th, 2014 at 11:02 PM ^
abd this is his NFL worth. Thanks RR!
August 17th, 2014 at 11:25 PM ^
This is the first time--right here, right now--that I finally felt like I was over the RichRod thing, that it was what it was (a wild-ass ride) and that we got Denard out of it! I am okay with everything! I am ready to meet my maker!
August 17th, 2014 at 11:33 PM ^
August 17th, 2014 at 11:07 PM ^
Thank you OP. A thread that should be only positive!
Heart Denard Forever!
August 17th, 2014 at 11:09 PM ^
August 17th, 2014 at 11:27 PM ^
you could be right. But I want to see Denard succeed a little before he goes out into the world and does lots more great things.
August 18th, 2014 at 12:59 AM ^
197 lbs is "too slight"???
August 18th, 2014 at 7:10 AM ^
August 18th, 2014 at 3:25 PM ^
It's on the lighter side, but it's not ridiculous. Lesean McCoy (208 lbs) led the NFL in touches from scrimmage last year, and Jamaal Charles (200 lbs) and Chris Johnson (195 lbs) were also in the top 5. None of those guys have had recurring injury problems, other than Charles' ACL injury a couple years ago.
August 18th, 2014 at 12:14 PM ^
Denard's up to 212lbs now according to the Jags website. Now that he's focusing on RB instead of WR he gained some weight.
From april:
http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Denard-Robinson-Focused…
August 17th, 2014 at 11:10 PM ^
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August 17th, 2014 at 11:17 PM ^
Borges-like.
August 18th, 2014 at 12:05 AM ^
VINCENT
SMITH
RUN
UP
MIDDLE
MUST
WORK
THIS
TIME
ARRGH
August 18th, 2014 at 7:09 AM ^
August 18th, 2014 at 10:44 AM ^
Nuh-uh
August 18th, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
right?
August 18th, 2014 at 2:29 PM ^
MinorRAGE broke a ten yarder like 1/3 times. Most other times he at least got 2 yards. That's not exactly Borges-like.
August 18th, 2014 at 3:26 PM ^
Running a 165-lb guy up the middle from the I-formation is a very different proposition than running a 165-lb guy up the middle from a spread formation while utilizing the QB as a running threat.
August 18th, 2014 at 7:54 AM ^
August 17th, 2014 at 11:50 PM ^
August 17th, 2014 at 11:39 PM ^
I'm a Bears fan but being preseason I was pulling for Denard in the game the other night. I was one of t e RR supporters and thought he never got a fair chance from the beginning, but I think no matter which side of the argument you're on, we should all be grateful to RR for bringing Denard to Michigan. Denard was the ultimate Michigan man and not only gave us reason to get excited for 4 seasons every time he touched the ball, but also for the way he represented the university. Truly a Michigan man.
August 17th, 2014 at 11:57 PM ^
Not only because of his speed and playmaking ability but because of his attitude. Denard was extremely supportive of both coaches and coordinators that he played for. He supported other programs within the University. Does not surprise me that he has worked hard and is going to make in the NFL despite not being considered as a QB.
August 18th, 2014 at 1:17 AM ^
In Mason hall two years ago on my way to a summer class. I said something that hopefully sounded like hello to him. He immediately smiled, stretched out his hand, and said "hey man, hows it going? Good to see you."
Thinking back on that memory, it sticks with me that he said "see you" instead of "meet you", as if we were friends. Awesome guy.
Love the Lions as well as the (Wherever-Denard-plays) Jags!
Thanks for reading my cool story bro.
August 18th, 2014 at 12:19 AM ^
which they now realize explained his ball-handling difficulties last season, so they'll trust him again and let him try more things. He's also spent time in the gym and looks much less delicate than before. But he can still flash that smile.
August 18th, 2014 at 7:08 AM ^
August 18th, 2014 at 8:18 AM ^
He clearly couldn't hold on to the ball because his hand wasn't working.
And that first fumble on his first snap at Michigan was priceless. Turned into a TD if I recall correctly. So there's fumbles, and then there's fumbles.
August 18th, 2014 at 9:36 AM ^
Do you feel like that is partly a function of his position in college that would be reduced when his carries are more "structured" in the role of an NFL running back?
August 18th, 2014 at 10:50 AM ^
you've always been a fumbler.
August 18th, 2014 at 3:34 PM ^
Denard fumbled 24 times in three years as a starting QB, on 716 pass attempts and 654 rushes. As a comparison to another running QB, Taylor Martinez fumbled 45 times in his three years as a starter despite a lighter workload.
August 18th, 2014 at 12:21 AM ^
some of the comments about Denard (most of them positive) from Jags fans on that linked website, I found out that the Jags play the Lions at Ford this Friday, 7:30 pm.
Denard at Ford vs. the Lions---how many here were aware of a chance to see him again and show him some love in a venue so close to Ann Arbor?
I'm not yet saying that I've decided to go, but it is a possibility---if it was a regular-season game I'd definitely make the trip.
August 18th, 2014 at 1:01 AM ^
August 18th, 2014 at 8:21 AM ^
A quick reminder: tickets for this Friday's game between the Lions and the Jags at Ford Field can still be had for less than ten bucks. Hoping to see a whole bunch of people out there to cheer Denard's homecoming the first time he comes on the field!
August 18th, 2014 at 10:02 AM ^
Denard, Chad, and the Jags are coming to Ford Field this Friday for the third preseason game against the Lions!
August 18th, 2014 at 12:16 PM ^
even behind this year's UM offensive line.
"Broken...plays.....are .....very dangerours..ooh look at that speed!"
August 18th, 2014 at 7:35 PM ^
And Denard is currently taking the game over. Just picked up the fumble and ran it in...then threw the fade to Gallon. We're back in the game.