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Re-evaluating the Redskins RB depth chart after Derrius Guice’s injury

By Jacob Camenker

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins hands the ball off to Rob Kelley #20 during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins hands the ball off to Rob Kelley #20 during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Running Back Kapri Bibbs #39 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Running Back Kapri Bibbs #39 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after rushing for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FedEx Field on December 17, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Missing the cut

As I mentioned earlier, I was very torn on whether or not to include Bibbs on the active roster. Given his solid receiving ability, he could get the nod as the No. 4 back on the roster who could step up and serve as a combination player as needed.

However, that would require beating out either Kelley (a Gruden favorite) or Perine (arguably the most talented RB on the roster with Guice out). It seems like that is going to be a very tough task, and unless Kelley can’t generate any yardage or Perine commits a couple of fumbles, Bibbs is probably an odd man out here.

Martez Carter also misses out on the roster in this running back analysis. Carter has a lot of potential, but he hasn’t shined a lot in camp. He’s dealing with a hamstring injury that held him out of the first preseason game as well, so that could end up being a problem for him as well. If he can’t get on the field, he won’t get a chance to prove himself.

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Carter seems to be fighting for a practice squad spot right now. He could earn one, especially given the team’s depleted running back room after the injury to Guice. Perhaps this will change if Carter gets back on the field and flashes the dynamic playmaking ability he had in college.

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