Throughout the history of the NFL, there have been a multitude of dominant wide receiver combinations. From Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens to Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt, the list of phenomenal wide receiver duos goes on and on. The time has come to add a new duo to that list: Jacksonville Jaguars receivers Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson.
Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson Ready to Take Over the NFL
For every great wide receiver duo, there is always a great quarterback at the helm. While Blake Bortles may not yet be a great quarterback, he has the ability to develop into one of the game’s top signal callers. The former first-round pick and 2014 Fiesta Bowl MVP made great strides between his rookie and sophomore seasons, as he threw for 24 more touchdowns (with only one more interception) in 2015. Bortles also threw for over 4,400 yards last season and was an efficient runner with 310 rushing yards and two touchdowns. With more of a chance to shine and more confidence after being named the starter at the beginning of last season, Bortles sprouted into one of the NFL’s best up-and-coming quarterbacks and is bound to be part of the NFL’s next wave of great quarterbacks.
Moving on to the receivers, Hurns and Robinson are not the only weapons in the Jaguars offense. With the off-season addition of Pro Bowl running back Chris Ivory and the return of a healthy Julius Thomas, Jacksonville should have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL this season. Add in T.J. Yeldon as a change-of-pace back and the Jaguars have an extremely well-rounded offense as well.
Reliable Receivers
Starting with Hurns, the 24 year old was outstanding last season. Over the span of 15 games, Hurns reeled in 64 receptions for over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also had an average yards per catch of 16.1 yards and had over 100 targets for the season. Hurns also scored in nine of the Jaguars 16 games.
Looking at Robinson, the former second-round pick racked up 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns en route to a Pro Bowl selection. With over 150 targets and 80 receptions for the season, Robinson proved to be one of the most reliable receivers in the NFL.
Big Play Capability
Not only are Robinson and Hurns reliable (they combined to have 109 catches for first downs last season), they are also explosive big-play threats. Both receivers averaged over 15 yards per catch in 2015, and their longest touchdowns were both over 80 yards.
The two receivers combined to have four multi-touchdown games, and there was only one week where neither scored a touchdown. That was Week One against the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers, where the Jaguars lost 20-9.
Injuries
Throughout their careers, Hurns and Robinson have dealt with nagging injuries. While Hurns played in 15 games in 2016, he dealt with a nagging abdominal injury that hindered his overall abilities and limited the number of snaps he could take. Robinson dealt with a leg injury in 2014 that kept him out of the Jaguars final six games and ended his season.
While these injuries seem to no longer affect the two and no longer hinder their abilities, it is still a major concern for the Jaguars going forward.
As long as the two can avoid injury, they should dominate opposing defenses in 2016.
Is 2016 the Year the Allen Bros Break Out on the National Spotlight?
With all of the phenomenal statistics last season, the Allen Bros are bound for a great 2016. Robinson is already one of the best receivers in the NFL, and Hurns is on his way to stardom.
When it comes down to it, the Allen Bros are a phenomenal wide receiver combination and are bound to be stars in the NFL for years to come. Whether it is 2016 or 2017, the Allen Bros are on their way to becoming the next great wide receiver duo.
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