Yahoo Sports NFL on Mike Washington Jr.
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Washington's decisiveness when the rookie plants and turns on the jets. In fact, we've seen the rookie exhibit the Three Bs — bang, bend, bounce — where he slices through the primary crease vertically, cuts back against the grain on backside lane, or even bounces it outside to the edge to out-run defenders.
STACKED’s take
Rookie Washington shows decisiveness and physical tools; Kubiak tailoring scheme to fit him.
Washington, a 2026 draft rookie, is one of three tailbacks on the Raiders' initial 53-man roster, signaling confidence in his fit within Klint Kubiak's offense. At 6-foot-2 and 228 pounds, Washington should be able to handle the pass protection demands of Kubiak's system. Most notably, Washington has demonstrated the decisiveness required by the scheme, exhibiting the 'Three Bs' — bang (slicing through the primary crease vertically), bend (cutting back against the grain on backside lane), and bounce (bouncing it outside to the edge to out-run defenders). Kubiak has incorporated gap and power schemes into his play-calling to help Washington, who arrived from Arkansas's heavy gap system, by calling toss and perimeter plays to create space, give Washington time to mentally acclimate, and allow blocks to develop. This tailored approach suggests confidence in Washington's ability to thrive in the system.
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