Before introducing Alex Smith last week, Redskins senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams emphasized, yet again, Washington is looking to upgrade at running back.
“And, promise you, we’ll get the running back situation straight,” Williams said.
The initial wave of free agency has passed, making it more likely the Redskins will use the draft to seek improvements.
Coach Jay Gruden told 106. 7 The Fan on Tuesday that there was a “good possibility” the Redskins could draft a running back early — something they typically avoid.
The Redskins last used a second-round pick for a running back in 2002, when they selected Iowa’s Ladell Betts with the 56th pick.