Trevor Lawrence Calls For More Reps For RB Robinson

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence isn’t shy about confronting the coaching staff just because it’s his rookie year.

Trevor Lawrence publicly called for more gametime for second-year running back James Robinson on Wednesday.

James Robinson was benched for 16 plays against Atlanta after a fumble on November 28. Then last Sunday, he was benched for 20 plays for fumbling against the Los Angeles Rams.

Trevor Lawrence says he addressed it with the coaching staff and seems to expect his best target to see more time on the field.

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“In my eyes, obviously, I’m the one that’s out, see all the pieces moving, I see the whole picture,” Lawrence said. 

“Bottom line is James is one of our best players and he’s got to be on the field and we addressed it, and I feel like we’re in a good spot and the whole team, we’re good. Whatever may have happened, I honestly don’t even know everything that went into it.

“I’m playing the game and stuff happens on the sideline with coaching decisions. I don’t really get into that, but I know and I voiced my opinion: James is one of our best players and he’s got to be in the game. I think we’re all on the same page, so there’s no confusion there. We’re going to move forward. I know James is a hell of a player, so I want him out there.”

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“You bench yourself,” coach Urban Meyer said. “If you lay the ball on the ground and you come out for a few plays, and then it’s up to the position coach and whatever to put you back in whenever that’s time. And that’s not [just] James. That’s whomever. When the ball goes on the ground, you come [out].”