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Redskins will ride 'hot hand' at running back, says OC

After Washington selected a running back in the draft and reportedly demoted another this offseason, it's fair to wonder who will be toting the rock in D.C. full-time. According to Redskins offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh, it depends on the day and the drive.

Cavanaugh was asked Thursday whether Rob Kelley, Chris Thompson or rookie runner Samaje Perine will be the primary tailback come September and while the OC indicated Kelley has earned the starting job, that doesn't mean he'll keep it.

"I think really it's a game-to-game evaluation, an in-game evaluation of how well he's doing and how winded he is -- 'Does he need a blow,'" Cavanuagh said, per CSN Mid-Atlantic.