Does Cam Robinson have the hottest seat for the Jags?
Many expected Jacksonville to move on from offensive tackle Cam Robinson, whose rookie contract expired after 2020, this offseason. With free agents available like veteran Trent Williams, as well as potential trade options like Orlando Brown, it seemed the Jaguars were primed to head in a different direction. But none of those options panned out, and the team found itself in a difficult position when it came to protecting the blindside of first-overall pick quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Ultimately, the Jags decided to franchise tag Robinson, guaranteeing that hell be on the roster at least through the 2021 season. But with that being said, his future with the team is far from secure, and theres a good chance this year will be his final one in Jacksonville. According to Bleacher Reports Brent Sobleski, hes on the hottest seat of any Jaguars player. Surprisingly, the Jacksonville Jaguars placed the franchise tag on left tackle Cam Robinson. A franchise tag brings expectations. However, Robinson hasnt played like a top-shelf blindside protector at any point in his career. We realized that he has a great future. His ceiling is very high, head coach Urban Meyer told reporters.  We feel that the way this free agency is moving, is that left tackle positionas always, but even more now this year, from hearing from the guys who have been in the NFLthis is a tough year for that left tackle position. Meyer conceded that the team probably wouldnt be in a position to upgrade. Basically, the Jaguars settled and overpaid for a marginal player with significant upside. Unless Robinson seriously outperforms what hes done earlier in this career, theres very little chance hell live up to this years $13.8 million cap hit and get a similar deal next offseason. Its hard to argue with Sobleski that Jacksonville overpaid from a pure value perspective, especially given Robinsons shaky injury history. But at the same time, if it had let Robinson walk in free agency, the team would have almost certainly downgraded at the position. Story continues  However, his eventual replacement may already be on the roster. The Jaguars selected Stanford offensive tackle Walker Little with the 45th pick in the second round, a player many considered a first-round talent before suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1 of 2019 and opting out of the 2020 season. Little likely wont be ready for significant playing time this year, but it seems as though he was selected to eventually take over for Robinson, potentially next season. Theres a lot of pressure on Robinson in 2021 to earn his nearly $14 million payday. If hes going to do that, it will take the best season of his career, by far.