Brian Robinson Jr. all-in for contract year as Commanders face major decision

Brian Robinson Jr. is entering the most pivotal season of his football life. The Washington Commanders are giving the running back another shot to prove himself in a contract year. How he performs will have significant ramifications attached. And according to one prominent Commanders staff member, there's some extra urgency within the former Alabama standout over Washington's early offseason workouts. Most fans wanted the Commanders to draft a young, explosive backfield threat from a rich crop of college prospects. Adam Peters did just that, but he waited until the seventh round before taking Jacory Croskey-Merritt at No. 245 overall. Just what impact Croskey-Merritt can have on the offensive rotation remains to be seen. Either way, the pressure is firmly on Robinson to produce the goods and become the workhorse Washington needs to get over the hump. It's a high-stakes situation, there's no getting away from that. However, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury lauded the renewed focus he's bringing to the ta