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Washington Redskins: Running game will be crucial element of 2017 offense

Washington is a franchise that is known for its smash-mouth style on offense. In the 80’s and early 90’s “The Hogs” paved the way the way for the Redskins three Super Bowl championship teams. During the Gibbs 2.0 era, the Redskins offense featured one of the more underrated backs of his era in Clinton Portis.

A Pro Bowl snub in 2005, Portis ran for 1,516 yards on 352 carries and 11 touchdowns. Two years later, he led the NFL in carries with 325. The Redskins made the playoffs both of those seasons. Even during RGIII’s magical season in 2012, the Redskins offense featured a run-heavy offense that was the driving force behind a NFC East title that year.