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<\/a><\/p>\nCHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 21: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during an NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Carolina Panthers on December 21, 2025 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte N.C. (Photo by John Byrum\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images<\/p>\n
Rachaad White <\/strong>catching passes<\/p>\n We won\u2019t have a firm grasp on the state of the Commanders running game until the pads come on, but we can catch glimpses of how they work out of the backfield as pass catching options. Free agent signing Rachaad White is a good one, someone with a solid track record as a receiver.<\/p>\n He had 50 catches for 290 yards and two touchdowns last season, but he had 64 catches for 549 yards and three scores<\/a> the year before. There\u2019s potential here, especially with Bill Croskey-Merritt not expected to be an active part of the passing game.<\/p>\n And, during a time without contact, running back evaluation is best kept to the passing game. This is where White can shine and earn a defined role in a crowded backfield with Croskey-Merritt and rookie Kaytron Allen, among others.<\/p>\n White will be a weapon as a runner but could really be an asset as a third-down back. That\u2019s something worth watching at this stage of the offseason program.<\/p>\n Photo by Simon Bruty\/Anychance\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Luke McCaffrey and the WR2 battle<\/p>\n There\u2019s a fair assumption that the Commanders will add another receiver to the roster before we start playing for keeps. General manager Adam Peters hasn\u2019t said so directly, though the assumption (right or nah) is that Brandon Aiyuk will be a Commander \u2014 he sure seems to want that<\/a> \u2014 when\/if the San Francisco 49ers release him. Or Washington could sign DMV guy and steady producer Stefon Diggs<\/a>, though he\u2019s been on the market for some time.<\/p>\n There are other athletes vying for the spot opposite Terry McLaurin right now, with former first-round pick Treylon Burks and this year\u2019s third-round pick Antonio Williams competing for regular duty.<\/p>\n There are options at that spot, but also think about the slot, where receiving talent will be required. Some fans are bullish on Luke McCaffrey, who shined at times<\/a> and can be a positive contributor. Can Dyami Brown be better in his second Commanders stint<\/a>? And then there\u2019s Jaylin Lane, a 2025 fourth-round pick looking to prove himself. Those guys are here at OTAs and deserve a long look whether Peters chooses to add to the position group or not.<\/p>\n Where\u2019s Amik Robertson? <\/strong><\/p>\n Free-agent signing Amik Robertson is generally known as a slot cornerback<\/a>, and for good reason. He has played a ton inside and has done well in those endeavors. That said, he\u2019s versatile enough to play outside as well.<\/p>\n While OTAs are a time where we\u2019ll see mixing and matching, and players cross training positions, this is an opportunity to see how the Commanders use the cornerbacks at their disposal. Even with Trey Amos still sidelined while recovering from a lower leg injury,<\/a> the cornerback positioning remains important. How much is Robertson working inside versus outside? Is he a member of the first-team base defense right now? How often are we seeing safeties in the slot? Daronte Jones is expected to run a bunch of three safety sets. How often is that the case?<\/p>\n We can take mental notes on all of these things to give us clues about the new scheme as we head towards training camp. Robertson is the keystone in this renewed defensive effort as he\u2019s the one high on the depth chart who can move around the secondary. Even with Amos out, is he lining up inside? All those things tip the hand of Jones\u2019 preference in this early stage.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n