Alfred Morris that's right...number 46 ,is like a
426 Hemi in the Redskins muscle car of an offense. RG3 at QB is like adding jet fuel and some nitrous to the mix. Today in
a trap road game, Morris churned out tough yards with the Redskins other rookie QB Kirk Cousins at the helm.
Cousins rebounded from an early interception, with a phenomenal first
start posting big time numbers. Cousins
had a 70.3 completion percentage, completing 26 of 37 for 329 yds and a QB rating of 104.4. The Browns game plan was to stack against the run and make
Cousins beat them with the throw. This game really showed the growth of the Redskins as a team. The Redskins made offensive and defensive adjustments as the game went on. For example when Cleveland keyed on the run Kyle called up
the right throws and Kirk executed. On defense, when Trent Richardson had early success the Redskins defense absolutely stymied him. Richardson ended up with 11 rushes for 28 yards, although he scored two touchdowns he was effectively neutralized. Leonard Hankerson , Josh Morgan, Pierre Garçon,
and the wily Santana Moss, along with the speedster Aldrick Robinson have become
a dangerous receiving core. The defense
led by London Fletcher who had his fourth interception today, have continued to improve. Jim Haslett deserves a lot of credit for a defense that has suffered huge injuries, penalties, and suspensions.The Redskins have been able to adjust,especially after halftime this is a stark contrast from last year. The much maligned Shanahans, both head coach Mike and his son offensive coordinator Kyle have made many early season detractors look
foolish. Many if not all pre season prognosticators
picked the Redskins to finish last in the division. Some high profile experts had the Redskins winning but three games this season. The Shanahans have changed the culture, and the attitude and have built through the draft. Even while taking considerable criticism from the self avowed know it all media cesspool that
rules the beltway. Hail Redskins! A new era of Redskins football, RG3 triple option pistol mixed with Shanahan's west coast
has fans ready to get back on "the bandwagon".With two weeks left in the season the Redskins have the lead in the NFC East, the highest rated QB in football, and the number 1 rookie running back in the NFL "the Hemi", Alfred Morris.
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