Eric Bieniemy wants to keep defenses guessing no matter which running back is lining up behind Sam Howell.
ASHBURN — There was an element of predictability when it came to the Washington Commanders and backfield substitutions last season. Brian Robinson coming in meant run. Antonio Gibson meant pass. There were exceptions, but most opposing defenses had a handle on what was coming.“It juat helps diversify your offense,” Washington’s new offensive coordinator says.
According to Establish The Run, Gibson took 33 snaps with starting quarterback Sam Howell in the game to Robinson’s 30. Howell played 63 snaps total. But the Commanders haven’t been able to utilize Gibson in the passing attack as much as they discussed. He’s finished with 36, 42 and 46 receptions in each of his first three seasons.
The test for Bieniemy will be to rotate the backs and still stay versatile. Last year, when Gibson and Robinson were both active, 57.5% of Robinson’s snaps resulted in a carry for Robinson. Gibson, by contrast, was almost exclusively used in passing situations: Just 28.6% of his snaps resulted in a carry for Gibson.
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