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Kubiak said Washington 'has changed the staff's perspective'; multiple comments praise his athleticism and camp performance; top-3 RB prospect ranking pre-draft; 4th-round rookie; compared to Braelon Allen and Bill Crosby Merritt as cautionary tales; some project 20–30% workload; strong support for Week 1 flex/RB2 play if Jeanty misses time
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ESPN/Kubiak report Washington impressed in camp and 'changed the staff's perspective of the running back room.' Washington earned a legitimate role, likely 20–30% of snaps/touches vs. Jeanty's 70–80%, consolidating the ~15% non-Jeanty carries from last year and potentially expanding beyond that. Described as a 'very good player' and 'fantastic athlete' by coaches; rated top-3 RB prospect pre-draft by several analysts. Preseason performance noted as strong. However, skeptics compare him to Braelon Allen (who lost touches to Breece Hall) and Bill Crosby Merritt (late-round rookie hype that faded), warning against overvaluing preseason tape. Supporters note he has elite athleticism and could...

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