Throughout his three-year career with the Washington Commanders, running back Brian Robinson Jr. has been as dependable a player as the franchise could hope for.
The issue is that they may need more production than Robinson has given.
The former third-round pick out of Alabama has recorded over 700 yards rushing in his first three seasons in the league and has averaged over four yards a carry in his career.
Entering the final year of his rookie contract, though, Robinson knows he needs to do more than be a dependable player. He will need to excel in 2025 if he wants a lucrative extension. Or at least good enough to get him a nice contract on the open market.
The good news for Washington is that Robinson's mindset has been clear. He has participated in off-season workouts while playing at a very high level.
"B-Rob's a guy who has played an incredibly high level," offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said on the team's website. "I thought early in the year when he was really healthy, he was what we expect him to be, and the focus this offseason has been great.
"He knows what this year means to him and can mean to us when he plays at that level."
Robinson knows he's sharing a backfield with Austin Ekeler. The two pose an intriguing attack for Washington's ground game and are one of the best duos in the league.
Both will be free agents after this season, though.
If Robinson or Ekeler want an extension, they must produce even more than last year. Robinson has gotten an early start in that regard.