"There was collective dismay among the fan base when the Washington Commanders placed summer sensation Jacory Croskey-Merritt as their fourth running back option before Week 1 against the New York Giants. Although disappointing, a leading insider revealed how the rookie's talent levels are truly being perceived in the building. And his findings don't exactly suggest he'll be Washington's RB4 for long."
"The Commanders thought enough of their backfield options to trade Brian Robinson Jr. to the San Francisco 49ers for nothing more than a sixth-round pick. Fans concluded this was a massive vote of confidence in Croskey-Merritt, who quickly rose from seventh-round obscurity to force his way into the team's plans."
"Another player to watch is rookie Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He might be Washington's RB4 right now, but every time I asked somebody there about their backfield plans, Croskey-Merritt was mentioned early and often. The Commanders are very high on him."
Jacory Croskey-Merritt entered Week 1 listed as the Washington Commanders' fourth running back despite strong preseason play and fan disappointment. The team traded Brian Robinson Jr. to the 49ers for a sixth-round pick, a move that indicated belief in Croskey-Merritt's potential. Washington plans to rely on veteran Austin Ekeler as the primary back, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. handling short-yardage and goal-line duties and Jeremy McNichols contributing on special teams. Croskey-Merritt might not suit up immediately, but internal evaluations remain very positive and his role could expand rapidly.
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