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Commanders Coach Praises RB Brian Robinson Jr.

The Washington Commanders have high hopes for Brian Robinson Jr.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Sep 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
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Even though he didn't have his best performance in Week 3, Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. is impressing the coaching staff.

"He's everything I thought he would be and more," Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said. "I think just a tough runner. We weren't able to get him going that much last week, but the tough yards, he got when we needed him. And he's a guy who can do it in the pass game, do it in the run game, and then his just competitive spirit day in day out is awesome. I mean, he is a leader on the field, the way he practices, the way he runs the football. He really inspires all of us and couldn't be more pleased with what I've seen so far."

Robinson had just 16 carries for 33 rushing yards against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football this past week, which was 100 yards less than what he ran for the previous week against the New York Giants.

With Austin Ekeler out this week after suffering a concussion against the Bengals, Robinson is expected to have an increased role, and from what Kingsbury said, it looks like he will be a big part of the team's game plan against the Cardinals.

If Robinson can fulfill Kingsbury's words and have a strong game against the Cardinals, the Commanders may be rolling towards their third consecutive win.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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