Washington Times · Jan 6, 2016
In Redskins' return to postseason, several role players able to make their mark
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) pushes Washington Redskins linebacker Preston Smith (94) back during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Perhaps the most impressive part about the Washington Redskins making the playoffs with a 9-7 record a year after finishing 4-12 is the manner in which they did it. Kirk Cousins emerged as a franchise record-setting quarterback, Jordan Reed blossomed into one of the league’s best pass-catching tight ends and the Redskins have adjusted on the fly to survive a rash of injuries.
