The Washington Commanders are one of the most historic franchises the game has to offer, as their history of pumping out championship teams and Hall of Fame players stretches almost 100 years into the past. Some of the best ball-carriers ever have called the nation's capital home. Between Hall of Fame backs in football's Jurassic years, iconic runners who helped shape multiple championship teams in the 1980s, and new runners who made impacts after the beginning of the new millennium, Washington's history of hard-charging runners is rich and fertile. These 10 players are already the best in franchise history, emerging as clear-cut standouts when compared to the rest of the backs in franchise history. Will any of the new additions in Washington ever be able to equal the stellar performances of this group? These running backs were chosen based on a combination of: Statistical Achievements Impact on Success Longevity Memorable Moments In his prime, Washington was 5-9 and maybe 170 pounds. That didn't stop him fr
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