The Forgotten RB: Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt W/ PFT's Myles Simmons

Описание: “Bill” Croskey-Merritt explodes for 150 yards — is Washington’s rookie RB the real deal?
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt — better known as “Bill” Merritt — is proving everyone wrong. The final running back selected in the 2025 NFL Draft just had a monster game: 150 total yards and two touchdowns on only 28 snaps as the Commanders crushed the Chargers 27–10.

Luke Easterling of the BPA Podcast is joined by Pro Football Talk's Myles Simmons to break down how Merritt became an instant impact player, Kliff Kingsbury’s evolving offense, and why Washington may have found its next great late-round gem.

🔥 Topics Covered:

Croskey-Merritt’s breakout vs the Chargers

Kliff Kingsbury’s offensive evolution in Washington

Why running back success depends on scheme

The value of late-round RBs in today’s NFL

Washington’s team-building turnaround

How scouting and coaching aligned for this draft steal

00:00 – Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt’s Breakout Game vs Chargers
00:32 – How Running Back Success Depends on Scheme
00:44 – Comparing Croskey-Merritt to Saquon Barkley & Josh Jacobs
01:18 – How Washington Found Its Hidden Gem
01:37 – Why the Commanders Moved On from Brian Robinson
02:45 – Kliff Kingsbury’s Offensive Evolution
03:09 – Washington’s Road Win & Offensive Identity
03:30 – The Value of Late-Round RBs in the NFL
04:07 – Why It’s Not as Simple as “Just Draft a RB”
04:26 – Kliff Kingsbury’s Coaching Growth & Adaptability
05:04 – How Washington Maximized Merritt’s Skillset
05:24 – From Scouting to Coaching: A Franchise Turning Point
05:45 – Late-Round RB Myth: Can They Always Hit?
05:59 – Final Thoughts on Merritt’s Future

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