Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez is poised to have a significant role in Washington’s offense this season following the departure of Brian Robinson. Commanders HC Dan Quinn pointed out that they don’t use a lead blocker in short-yardage situations, making Rodriguez a system fit with his ability to shed tackles.

“Yes, and I would say there’s also parts of our offense that are a little bit untraditional, where we’re not traditional in using a lead blocker sometimes in short yardage,” Quinn said, via CommandersWire. “So, but I do like knowing that Chris has that tackle-breaking ability, especially in a small space, but yeah, I would say that would be one that’s at the front of the thinking first.”

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