Gibson becomes gadget man

Third-rounder

- Rick Snider

Did the Redskins pick the next Christian McCaffrey? Maybe another Eric Metcalf?

Third-rounder Antonio Gibson is a running back/receiver/kick returner who defines a traditional role. Maybe he’s a running back who can double as a receiver. Or, a receiver who can run the ball.

Oh, stop the madness.

“I feel like I compare myself to [Ty] Montgomery from Green Bay,” he said. “He was running and catching. [New Orleans running back] Alvin Kamara is another guy too for running the ball and catching as well. There are a lot of guys out there. I compare myself to a lot of guys like that.”

Whomever Gibson resembles, the Redskins are looking at a multi-threat designed to keep defenses guessing. Without a pass-catching tight end capable of 50 receptions, the offense will spread the ball even more in short routes. That may include Gibson in patterns near and far.

“The way the game is going today, a lot of running backs can play receiver,” he said. “I feel like that is the reason that they love me so much is just being able to do both. So, I think I will start off in the running back room and work my way into learning more positions.