Brian Robinson is not threatened by Austin Ekeler.
In fact, the Commanders running back told the media on Thursday that he is enjoying Ekeler, having joined the Commander running back group.
“Austin, he’s a pro’s pro. He shows up to work every day. He’s locked in, he’s focused, he tries to find every way to hold the guys around him accountable.”
Not only does Robinson notice Ekeler being a leader in the running back group but Robinson likes what Ekeler has taught him. ” I’ve been learning a few steps from him in the pass game and he’s just been a real big help for me and what I want to do this season. And I expect us to have a great year together.”
This was the pass from Jayden Daniels to Brian Robinson Jr. reporters were talking about early today
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Robinson also likes what he sees in rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. “He’s poised, he’s a hard worker, he comes to work every day, just looking to take that next step and improve, and he’s done that every single day. He’s come in here; he’s gotten better.”
With some personnel changes made in the offseason, Robinson is encouraged by this group of offensive linemen. “They just got to emphasize getting off the ball and coming downhill. And I feel like when they’re at their best, they do that very, very well. So, they just got to kind of keep that in the back of their heads and just stay focused on what we want to accomplish.”
With rookie Jayden Daniels learning his first NFL offense and seeing NFL defenses initially as well, Robinson is confident he and Ekeler can be a big help to Daniels in 2024
“I feel like it’ll help him tremendously. Just knowing that he always has an option in the running backs. Anytime me or Austin are in the game, it shouldn’t be a problem for him to find us, or check down to us, or find us in the pass game just as much as he can find a receiver.”