Locked On Commanders breaks down the Brian Robinson Jr. trade talks and what Luke McCaffrey's alarming snap count really means for the Washington Commanders.

The new Commanders front office is sending a clear message to the locker room with the potential trade of running back Brian Robinson Jr. and the ongoing situation with Terry McLaurin. The philosophy behind the moves is discussed, including two potential trade partners for BRob that would send him to a contender.

Then, the conversation shifts to roster depth, where the analytics on second-year wide receiver Luke McCaffrey are cause for concern. Despite playing the most snaps of any receiver (28), he received zero targets, pointing to a potential lack of trust from the quarterbacks. Plus, which rookies have already locked up their roster spots? Finally, we break down essential defensive terminology every Commanders fan needs to know, explaining what a "4-3" and "Nickel" defense actually mean.

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