James Robinson trade grades: Who won the deal between the Jets and Jaguars?
Monday night might have been a reminder that this year’s NFL trade deadline is shaping up to be a doozy.
Right before the Bears and Patriots squared off, the Jacksonville Jaguars sent running back James Robinson to the New York Jets in a significant trade for the latter. The Jets — still somewhat reeling from unfortunate news of an ACL tear for the promising Breece Hall — got a starting caliber tailback for what amounts to a potential conditional fifth-round pick.
For a Jets team suddenly in the thick of a competitive AFC, it’s good work, on paper. Meanwhile, the Jaguars flipped a player they weren’t going to keep long-term for solid draft capital. Also, good work, on paper!
Let’s break down the ins and outs of this deal that might keep the Jets afloat in a surprising year while helping the Jaguars along in a rebuild.