http://mmqb.si.com/2013/07/18/washington-redskins-2013-preview/
This is a pretty well done write up on ways RG3 needs to get better, and not just healthier
Overall it's, as you said, a pretty well done write-up.
The Redskins hope they have a multipronged tight end weapon in third-round rookie Jordan Reed, who may push for playing time right away if Fred Davis cant regain his form after last Octobers Achilles surgery.
This is my sleeper player for the Skins this year.
The Redskins will occasionally align a tight end in the backfield, but they might be better off using fullback Darrel Young to make their running game more multidimensional. If not Young, then pass-catching backup tailbacks Roy Helu, Evan Royster or Chris Thompson could be used alongside Morris in full-house sets.
I'd put my money on Jawan Jamison, our 7th round pick also contributing this year. Chris Thompson is a speedster but Jawan IMHO is a true change of pace back that would be complimentary to Morris. If you watch his youtube clips, you'll see that he has the one trait that all Shanahan backs MUST have... That's vision. His lack of speed is compensated with his quickness, anything 50 yards and closer makes his lack of top end speed less of an issue.
Up front, the men doing the zone blocking dont quite have the chemistry or athleticism that, say, Houstons line has, but at least the group has now played together for two full seasons. Light-footed left tackle Trent Williams is the headliner. Center Will Montgomery is an overachiever who has found his niche in this system. Left guard Kory Lichtensteiger is on thin ice, given that Washington drafted Josh LeRibeus in the third round. Right guard Chris Chester is the solid veteran entering his eighth season. Right tackle Tyler Polumbus is the guy who coaches hope wont crumble in pass protection. If he does, the Redskins will probably try their luck with clumsy-footed ex-Buc Jeremy Trueblood.
I have no idea why the writer believes that Lichtensteiger. There has been nothing said to indicate that. The only person on this ice is Polumbus. I think at this point, you start to see that the writer isn't really uniquely intimate with the state of the team.
Dont be surprised if Robert Griffin III experiences a sophomore slump in 2013. He has the makeup to be great, but defenses will be more prepared for his style of play. The rest of Washingtons modestly gifted offense could have trouble making the necessary adjustments. The defense, though well-coached, is not quite equipped to pick up the slack.
A sophmore slump by what measure? Less rushing yards? He won't finish with a 100+ QB rating again? I think RGIII's mental makeup and maturity won't allow for the "slump" that we all think of when we hear the word.
Washington's modestly gifted offense survived without RGIII in two critical moments last season. I think that showed that they can still operate without him.
The defense was massacred by injury last year. Both starting safeties, Orakpo, Carriker... Yet, they were highly ranked in regards to turnovers. Top 5 I believe...? I think it's a much to say that they can't pick up the slack. They picked it up last year during the win streak. Now they're healthier and have improved in some positions.
Of course, only time will tell.