Who Should I Start? Brian Robinson Jr. or Jerome Ford

Monday, June 2, 5:42 PM

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury noted via the team's transcript last week that running back Brian Robinson Jr.'s focus this offseason has been "great." "Yeah, he's been really focused," said Kingsbury. "B-Rob's a guy who has played an incredibly high level....He knows what this year means to him and can mean to us when he plays at that level." The Commanders invested in their offense heavily this offseason -- fortifying their offensive front and the weapons around budding superstar Jayden Daniels. However, the running back room went essentially unchanged aside from the addition of seventh-round teammate Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Backfield mate Austin Ekeler will siphon away some touches, but the Alabama product should receive strong volume this season. It will be interesting to see how the team deploys Deebo Samuel Sr., but if he doesn't absorb too many carries, Robinson Jr. should provide decent value.

Friday, July 25, 3:52 PM

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that running back Jerome Ford (undisclosed) missed another training camp practice on Friday, but he's getting closer to returning to the field. Ford was able to work out earlier on the field with the athletic training staff, per Scott Petrak of The Elyria Chronicle Telegram. This is a situation of more urgency because of the fact that rookie second-rounder Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned while dealing with charges of domestic violence. The good news, though, is that the 25-year-old Ford's undisclosed injury is minor, and he should rejoin his teammates at practice soon. The former fifth-rounder had 813 rushing yards and four touchdowns in 2023, but he took a step back last year with 104 carries for 565 yards and three TDs in 14 games. Ford is currently RotoBaller's RB53, but he could rise up draft boards if Judkins is handed down a suspension.