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Brian Robinson Jr. is getting another chance to lead the charge next season. The talented running back started impressively before tailing off last time around. Some fans were hoping for Peters to address the backfield with more urgency, but the Commanders believe those who were around last season will improve once the offensive line gets stronger.
That represents a huge confidence boost for Robinson, especially considering he’s yet to eclipse 800 rushing yards in any of his three seasons so far. But make no mistake, the pressure is on to make significant strides in the final year of his rookie deal.
Robinson is on the hunt for a new contract next spring. The only way to get that is by cementing his status as an integral part of the team’s plans. Paying running backs is becoming a trend again after it was phased out once upon a time, but the former third-round pick out of Alabama’s outlook could legitimately go either way right now.
According to Spotrac, Robinson is projected to command an annual salary of $8.26 million on a four-year, $33.05 million deal. This would rank No. 13 among all NFL running backs. But looking at the way Peters has gone about his business since becoming general manager, there’s absolutely no chance he’ll be paying that sort of money.
Terry McLaurin, WR, Washington Commanders
2024 TDs: 13
2025 Projected TDs: 7
McLaurin hauled in 13 TDs (second most among WRs) in 2024 after totaling 24 during his first five seasons. He handled 14 end zone targets (tied for eighth in the league) and caught a league-high 10 of them, which is impressive but also unsustainable. McLaurin has finished exactly 19th at the position in targets three seasons in a row and has never finished higher than 15th in catches. He’ll need more volume to repeat his big TD total.
The Washington Commanders kept their coaching staff intact, setting the stage for a potential breakout season built on rare NFL continuity.
Amazingly, the Commanders were able to retain all of their coaches, including offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury who led an offense run by a rookie quarterback to being the fifth-highest scoring unit in the league in 2024.
Washington even added to its staff, bringing in assistant special teams coordinator Brian Schneider who comes over from the San Francisco 49ers’ organization.
Everyone talks about the importance of Kingsbury’s return in regards to quarterback Jayden Daniels, as they should. But Daniels isn’t the only player who benefits from the staff’s return, and...
