When you are looking for the loudest move the Washington Commanders made this offseason, you will not find Rachaad White's name attached to anything. He does not have the kind of name that made his signing one you hear about on national talk shows, or one that immediately rewrites the depth chart.That does not mean the move was not a game-changer for Washington, because it was.White, 27, is the type of addition that gets viewed as an afterthought in the moment, until you see him move after the catch. He does not have to be the top back getting 20 carries a game to make a difference with the Commanders. In fact, his role as a third-down back may already be carved out in new offensive coordinator David Blough's system.White gives Washington a back who will be a major asset on passing downs. The team certainly needs as many weapons to help quarterback Jayden Daniels out in two-minute situations as it can get. Over the last two years under Kliff Kingsbury, the offense has relied almost solely on Daniels' playmaking in tight spots. This often led him to run with the ball, something Blough has said he would like to limit as much as possible.Rachaad White Gives Washington a Different Kind of BackThe entire Commanders running back room should not be summed up by whoever gets the first carry in Week 1. That is not to say it does not make a difference, but it is not the entire picture. White's skill set can shift how the entire room is used.Over four years in Tampa Bay, in 67 games, White rushed for 2,656 yards on 677 carries (3.92 yards per carry) and scored 14 touchdowns; he also added 205 catches for 1,450 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns.While every offense needs physicality and early-down runners, Washington needed someone coming out of the backfield who could help keep its offense from becoming too predictable. White can very easily be that player on screens, checkdowns, and option routes, among other things. He can stay on the field in obvious passing situations without the team tipping its hand as to what play is coming.The Jayden Daniels Connection MattersASU QB Jayden Daniels (5) hands the ball off to RB Rachaad White (3) during spring football practice in Tempe, Ariz. March 28, 2021.
The Underrated Commanders Addition Who Changes Everything This Offseason
When you are looking for the loudest move the Washington Commanders made this offseason, you will not find Rachaad White's name attached to anything. He does no






