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ArticleRaiders’ offense: Glimpses of Klint Kubiak’s fullback usage bodes well
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The All-11 approach showed up in a big way on Washington's breakaway 53-yard run against the Cardinals in the preseason opener. Second-string left tackle Charles Grant started the play off absolutely pancaking a defender to open the gap and Heyward charged forward into it, helped seal a defender that allowed the rookie tailback to use his speed and agility to make a break for it.
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Rookie Washington Jr. broke for 53 yards vs. Arizona with fullback lead-blocking support.

Rookie running back who showcased rare combination of size and speed in preseason; had a breakaway 53-yard run against the Cardinals in the preseason opener where fullback Connor Heyward charged forward to help seal a defender after left tackle Charles Grant pancaked a defender, allowing Washington to use his speed and agility to break free. The source describes this as an encouraging sign of what's to come in Kubiak's offense, with Washington positioned to benefit from the fullback lead-blocking scheme.

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