The original version of this article was written shortly after the end of the 2021 regular season. I observed that Antonio Gibson’s fumble rate last season was about 2/3 the interception rate of the average starting QB and suggested that the Washington Football Team, as they were known at the time, should consider drafting a power back to take over the between-the-tackles rushing duties, and flex Gibson out to a wide-back role, where he could do more damage making moves in space.
My editor, James Dorsett, had this to say about the first draft:
“Bold thought out the gate.