ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Redskins' play-calling has become more aggressive with each game. But that doesn’t just stem from the growth of quarterback Kirk Cousins. Rather, the offensive line's development has been a factor as well.
The Redskins always wanted to be a run-dominant team, knowing how it sets up their play-action and bootleg game -- areas that suit Cousins’ strengths. With Cousins having only nine career starts before this season, they didn’t want to put too much on him too soon.
Opening with games against Miami and St. Louis -- two teams that, at the time, owned among the best defensive lines -- made them cautious, too.