Third-year RB Chris Rodriguez is set to have the largest role he’s had in the Commanders’ offense. Washington HC Dan Quinn said Rodriguez is proving to be a consistent player.
“Consistent for one, I would say when somebody can demonstrate over and over again that they’re willing to put the work in, find the right read, not just the physical skill, but mentally on the special teams,” Quinn said, via CommandersWire.
Rodriguez was a big part of Washington’s punt and kickoff coverage teams last season. Quinn said he’s someone who gained the trust of ST coordinator Larry Izzo.
“He’s a player that this team really trusts. If you ask [Special Teams Coordinator] Larry [Izzo], yesterday he was giving the look on punt to another player who’s playing the wing. That’s the same spot Chris often play