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Maybe it’s a shock to think the Washington Commanders could trade Brian Robinson Jr., especially after the running back received so much praise from OC Kliff Kingsbury. However, the word is out, and here are the four best destinations for Robinson amid the Commanders trade rumors.
First, let’s be real about Robinson. In three seasons, he hasn’t shown anything spectacular. He gained 797, 733, and 799 yards in those years. He scored 2, 5, and 8 touchdowns. Robinson has looked like a plodder, a guy who can get some tough yards, but he has almost zero breakaway ability. His longest runs were 24 and 29 yards in his first two years, and 40 last year. But he’s a three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust guy.
So, it shouldn’t be shocking that the Commanders could trade him. That’s especially true with the emergence of rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who could be primed for a bigger role than anyone imagined when the Commanders plucked him in the seventh round of the NFL Draft.
So here are the possible destinations:
Robinson would be a great fit behind Christian McCaffrey, and he’s the type of running back Kyle Shanahan would enjoy having.
What’s odd is Robinson is also the type of back Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury said he enjoys having, according to a post on X by JP Finlay.
“Kliff Kingsbury on Brian Robinson: He’s a guy that when you put the pads on and you really practice full speed, is when he really shows up. I thought he had his best practice against New England when we did the competition versus them before the game.”
Kingsbury has been singing Robinson’s praises throughout the preseason, according to Sports Illustrated.
“He’s been really focused,” Kingsbury said. “The biggest thing that came out of last year, I think, was that any of the guys that we asked to go in and play played at a really high level. B-Rob’s a guy who has played an incredibly high level. I thought early in the year, when he was really healthy, he was what we expect him to be. And the focus this offseason has been great. He knows what this year means to him and can mean to us when he plays at that level.”
Of course, the 49ers have a great back in McCaffrey. But depth is welcome in the NFL. And the 49ers are already having injury worries with Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James, and Patrick Taylor Jr. all holding the dreaded questionable tag.
Robinson’s size and power would be the perfect complement to McCaffrey. And with Commanders general manager Adam Peters’ connections with the 49ers, he might be able to work out a deal that satisfies both teams. Thus, the 49ers are the prime landing spot.
Another possible landing spot, at least according to some outlets, is Dallas. However, the Commanders aren’t going to make a trade that possibly strengthens the Cowboys at their weakest position. Forget that possibility.
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