What It Means:

Colleague Rich Tandler is not so sure and expects the breakout rookie to face competition in camp. He almost certainly will, but Kelley played well before being slowed by a knee injury late in the season. Unless Washington brings in an early-round back, Kelley should open training camp as the favorite for carries.

Kelley gained 601 yards on 151 carries (4 yards per carry) over his nine starts as a rookie. He averaged just 3.33 yards per carry over the final six games. Among the 42 rushers to get at least 100 carries this year, Kelley's Rushing Net Expected Points per attempt is 25th.