Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden called Alfred Morris the lead man at running back. The play time and usage for Morris suggests otherwise. It could lead to his departure after the season but it also leads to a question. Is anyone really the lead back?
“Alfred is our No. 1 back and we’ll go from there,” Gruden said.
But the numbers aren’t that of a No. 1 back, which is why it’s worth wondering about this position over the next four weeks and into next season. The Redskins drafted Matt Jones in the third round and he’s shown flashes.