Early in the 2015 season, the Redskins appeared to have a two-headed monster at running back. Running Backs Coach Randy Jordan oversaw “MoJo,” the nickname given to the duo of fourth-year workhorse Alfred Morris and 2015 third-round pick Matt Jones.
The duo each produced a 100-yard rushing day in the first two weeks, with Morris gaining 121 yards in Week 1 vs. Miami and Jones recording 123 yards in Week 2 vs. St. Louis.
While Morris and Jones carried the unit on early downs, third-year back Chris Thompson played a critical role in the Redskins’ substantial improvement on third downs in 2015.