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Washington Redskins 2018 season running back grades

By Ian Cummings

TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 11: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins rushes during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Byron Marshall #34 of the Washington Redskins runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 30: Byron Marshall #34 of the Washington Redskins runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at FedExField on December 30, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Byron Marshall

Byron Marshall admittedly did not produce much more than Samaje Perine, but what separates him into the graded category is one thing: Expectations.

Marshall was consistently talked up as a possible backup to Chris Thompson in August; a player who could accumulate stats as a receiving back in the Redskins offense, especially with Thompson’s spotty injury history.

But Marshall did not factor into the Redskins offensive production at all. He was on injured reserve until Week 11, and when the Redskins needed a boost on offense, he provided little to none, amassing just three carries and four receptions in six games.

Marshall was one of “Gruden’s guys”. But when the time came to produce, he didn’t, and was subsequently minimized in the offensive lineup. Marshall failed to meet expectations, even modest ones, in 2018, a time when the team could have used any kind of boon on offense.

Byron Marshall’s 2018 Grade: F

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