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‘Me versus me:’ Brian Robinson’s fighter mentality prepares him for Commanders

ASHBURN — Brain Robinson Jr. has a saying he relies on for motivation. The message helped guide him through his time at the University of Alabama, when the running back had to wait for his opportunity, when he realized he had to be dependable to become the Crimson Tide’s lead back.

Robinson said he had to take his focus “to a whole another level” to push himself and get the notice he needed to move up the depth chart. He thought of the big picture, how he wanted to reach the NFL.

“When my back is against the wall,” Robinson said, “it’s me versus me.