ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Football Team coaches already knew the player, having coached wide receiver Curtis Samuel for three years with the Carolina Panthers.
They knew he was versatile, having switched him from running back to receiver. Just in case, Samuel reminded them what he could do in a December 20-13 win for the Carolina Panthers, burning the Washington defense from multiple spots. It served as a model for what Washington hopes to see from Samuel every game this season.
In that game, Samuel ran the ball seven times for 52 yards, including a 45-yard run.