With the NFL Scouting Combine officially underway and free agency on the horizon, the Washington Redskins have pegged the running back position as one of their areas of need.
Whether or not they elect to add a veteran free agent signing or through the draft, both Redskins head coach Jay Gruden and Senior Vice President of Player Personnel Doug Williams said Washington will bring in both depth and competition.
“You definitely want to look for a guy like ,” Williams said on Wednesday. “Nobody does things as well as Chris and we’re hoping that Chris comes back just like he left – he’s one of the most dynamic backs in the league for what he can do – but you’re looking for that runner and you’re also looking for that guy that can play three downs.