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May 25

‘Fat Rob’ says Jay Gruden told him to lose weight because Redskins will run more – Washington Post

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Last year at this time, Redskins running back Rob Kelley was just a few weeks removed from being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Tulane and hoping to make a name for himself in a crowded backfield. Kelley, who came to be known by his delightful nickname, Fat Rob, succeeded, and ended the season as Washingtonsleading rusher with 704 yards and six touchdowns.

As the Redskinsbeganthe first of three weeks of voluntary workouts on Tuesday, Kelleys spot on the roster is considered secure, but the size of his role could depend on how much hes improved since last season.

[Five areas to watch at the Redskins offseason practice session Wednesday]

I think last year I was just more focused on trying to get on the team, trying to impress coaches, Kelley said Tuesday on ESPN 980s Inside the Locker Room. I think this year its more about, like, what can I do to bring my game to the next level? So, Im not really stressed about, I dont know if Im going to be here, I dont know if Im going to do this, its more like, Im going to try to master this wide zone this year, or Im going to try to work more on the option route, or something like that. I think its more narrowed down. Last year it was just trying to make the team.

ESPN 980 host Scott Jackson said it might be time to retire the slimmed-down Kelleysnickname, even though the Fat in Fat Rob referred as much to the size of his heart as his belly. Kelley is listed as 228 pounds on the team roster and didnt offer his updated weight.

How about Rip Rob? Doc Walker suggested.

I can run with that,said Kelley, who averaged 16.7 carries per game after taking over the starting spot from Matt Jones in Week 6.

With Coach Jay Gruden inheriting theplay-calling duties from former offensive coordinator Sean McVay, who left to become coach of the Los Angeles Rams, Kelley andhis fellow running backs could see more work in 2017 than they did last year. Washington averaged 26.4 carries per game in 2016, 14th in the league.

[Greg Manusky: Well sure beat the crap out of a lot of people]

As soon as [Gruden]found out he was going to be calling plays, he was like, were going to be running the ball more, you gotta drop some weight, said Kelley, who will compete with fourth-round draft pick Samaje Perine for playing time. That was the first thing he told me, so, I believe him.

After the Redskins OTA session on Wednesday, Gruden was asked whether Kelley had lost weight.

Kelley said hes developed a better understanding of blocking schemes during the offseason and hopes to contribute more in the passing game, as a receiver out of the backfield and as a pass protector. Hell have plenty of practice picking up blitzes against new defensive coordinator Greg Manuskys aggressive scheme.

I aint going to say [the defense is] more physical, because its not like they werent last year, but its all about hitting the quarterback right now, Kelley said. Its like some caveman-type stuff right about now.

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'Fat Rob' says Jay Gruden told him to lose weight because Redskins will run more - Washington Post

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