Washington Redskins: Three Good Things About the Loss to the Cincinnati Bengals

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Source: bleacherreport.com --- Sunday, September 23, 2012
The Redskins fell to 1-2 with a disappointing 38-31 loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Despite the terrible defensive showing and some poor coaching decisions, there were still several positives to take away from the game. Here are three things that Redskins fans can take solace in following the loss: ? 1. The running game is one of the NFL 's best. The Redskins couldn't run the ball last season, finishing 25th in the league in yards per game. Roy Helu Jr. led the team with 640 yards. My, how things have changed. Whatever you may think about Mike Shanahan's ability to coach, you can't deny that he has done a superb job of tailoring his offensive scheme toward the strengths of his players. Robert Griffin III leads all quarterbacks in rushing yards, and it's not because he's scrambling. It's because he's running designed draws and options, spreading out the defense and allowing his offensive line to open holes and seal the edges. And then there's Alfred Morris, the sixth-round draft pick out of Florida Atlantic who has been a revelation in the Redskins' backfield. Morris has been excellent and uses his 218-pound frame to his advantage when he follows Shanahan's one-cut system. Morris hits the hole hard and often rips off large chunks of yardage. He rarely has a negative play. Combining RGIII 's running ability with Morris' downhill style has yielded good results. The Redskins are averaging over 160 yards per gam ...

Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1345016-washington-redskins-three-good-things-about-the-loss-to-the-bengals

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