Brian Robinson Jr. 2022 Outlook
As CBSSports.com's Bryan DeArdo framed it: "In a world of pass-happy offenses, Ron Rivera still puts value in having a strong rushing attack featuring multiple players. ..." The Commanders coach had considerable success in Carolina deploying the rushing talents of Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams. Rivera is hoping to have similar success in Washington with Antonio Gibson and Robinson. Washington spent a third-round pick on Robinson in the 2022 NFL Draft. A strong, physical runner, Robinson was brought in to complement Gibson. In the process, Rivera is hoping the duo can mimic the success Stewart and Williams had in Carolina. The Panthers duo combined for 4,717 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns during their time together under Rivera from 2011-14, helping the team win back-to-back NFC South titles. Rivera said the addition of Robinson will help take some of the pressure off Gibson, who had exactly 300 touches last season. Rivera also feels Robinson's addition will take some pressure off J.D. McKissic, who is used more as a receiver in Washington's offense. The trio of Robinson, Gibson and McKissic should make life easier for new quarterback Carson Wentz, but a three-way backfield split is never ideal for fantasy managers.
