Los Angeles Chargers
There is nothing Jim Harbaugh loves more than imposing his team's physical will by running the football. He loves to set the tone and pound the opposition into submission. Expect that trend to continue this season for a Los Angeles Chargers team that could make some noise in the postseason.
Getting there will be the toughest test. The AFC West is getting a lot stronger behind the Kansas City Chiefs. Harbaugh will fancy his chances, but the Las Vegas Raiders now have Pete Carroll. The Denver Broncos also look strong, led by head coach Sean Payton, quarterback Box Nix, and a potentially elite defensive unit.
Brian Robinson Jr. would be a great fit for Harbaugh. He's an aggressive runner with a strong work ethic who takes no prisoners. They could also need another running back after Najee Harris suffered a serious eye injury during a 4th of July fireworks incident.
Harris is reportedly back on the practice field, which is encouraging. It's also worth remembering that the Chargers spent their first-round pick on former North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton, who could be an absolute superstar if he puts everything together.
Harbaugh can never have enough good running backs. If the price is right, he could swoop for Robinson if the Washington Commanders are serious about trading him.
Dallas Cowboys
In-division trades are extremely rare. But general manager Adam Peters has already proven that if the deal is right, he won't think twice about sealing an agreement with the Commanders' bitter NFC East rivals.
Peters struck two trade deals with the Philadelphia Eagles during his first offseason at the helm. He moved down in the draft so Howie Roseman could draft defensive back Cooper DeJean. He also sent wide receiver Jahan Dotson to Lincoln Financial Field after he failed to make the right impression.
That makes the Dallas Cowboys a dark-horse candidate to trade for Brian Robinson. They turned over their backfield corps this offseason, signing Javonte Williams and Miles Sanders in free agency while also using a Day 3 draft pick on Jaydon Blue. Just how this dynamic will shake out remains to be seen, but there are concerns about the two veteran players based on their current career trajectory.
Sanders flamed out with the Carolina Panthers. Williams saw his promising early momentum with the Broncos derailed by injury, and he hasn't been the same since. Those in the building are confident, but taking Robinson off the Commanders' hands would upgrade the room considerably.
There will be an in-division tax, of course. One that Jerry Jones might not be willing to pay when push comes to shove.