"There is just something missing right now. Croskey-Merritt has been unseated from the starting role by Chris Rodriguez Jr., who's displaying the aggression and conviction this offense desperately needs. Whether this trend continues after the bye week remains to be seen, but there are growing questions among fans and the media about why the first-year pro has gone entirely to the fringes."
"The answer might not be all that complex. Rodriguez is performing better at the moment. The Commanders needed to generate a spark on the ground, and he's providing it. Croskey-Merritt is still involved, but his 3.0 yards per carry average since Week 6 gave the Commanders every reason to diminish his workload. What often gets lost is that Croskey-Merritt was a seventh-round pick who missed all but one game of his final college season"
Jacory Croskey-Merritt earned a roster spot after being the Commanders' final draft pick and produced an impressive early surge. His play became more hesitant after the opening weeks as Washington's rushing attack struggled to generate momentum. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reduced Croskey-Merritt's usage, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. reclaimed the starting role by showing greater aggression and conviction. Croskey-Merritt has averaged 3.0 yards per carry since Week 6, prompting reduced workload. Croskey-Merritt entered the league as a seventh-round pick who missed all but one game of his final college season, which tempers expectations.
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