3 Key Redskins Who Outperformed Expectations In 2012 On Offense

I. Paulson - II. Morris - III. Moss

Three guys that impressed Redskins this season on the offense side of the ball

I.  Logan Paulson – Coming into the season many experts predicted it would be time for Fred Davis to finally break out. However this was far from the case as he scored 0 touchdowns in 7 games before he went down with a season ending Achilles injury.

The Redskins then scrambled to find a replacement, even signing the previously cut Chris Cooley. As it turns out the guy they were looking for was already on their roster.  Logan Paulson stepped up and caught some huge passes to end this season including a playoff touchdown.  Paulson proved he deserves to compete for major minutes in the NFL.

II.  Alfred Morris – What do fantasy experts tell you about Redskins runningbacks? Don't draft them. But you didn't listen and drafted one anyway.  Whoops. You scooped up Roy Helu Jr as a sleeper pick.  Whoops again.

Coming into the season Helu was expected to carry the load as longshot 6th round draft pick Alfred Morris was fighting to make the team as a fullback. As it turns out Alf outplayed everyone in the preseason, earned the starting role, and ended up as the NFLs 2nd leading rusher, only behind Purple Jesus himself.  How does that 1600 yards and 13 TD's taste fantasy experts?

III. Santana Moss – For the longest time Santana Moss has been a staple in the Redskins offense. Year after year he was as consistent as could be. However after turning 33 in the offseason the Redskins signed 2 big free agent wideouts.  Santana was being phased out...or was he?

Santana ended up catching 8 touchdown passes, the most he's ever had in one season as a Redskin! His receptions may have been down but he was definitely one of RGIII's favorite redzone targets.  The old man showed that he still had gas left in the tank.

Written By Redskins Contributor Ben Gerow

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One More Before Halftime, RG3 Hits Santana Moss, Celebrates

Here is another TD by the Redskins following a D'Angelo Hall interception and run back.  Great mini drive with under a minute on the clock.  TD Scored with 5 seconds left.  RG3 hits Santana Moss, then Does a cool Celebration high step hands up Griffining thing.



More Big Play GIFs From The Skins:

• RG3 Bomb To Aldrick Robinson
• Aldrick Robinson Dance In Endzone
• Alfred Morris Swings On Dallas
• Pierre Garcon Catch & Run TD
• Santana Moss Dance, RG3 Celebrates
• D'Angelo Hall F'ing With Dez Bryant
• Niles Paul Wide Open TD Catch

Kirk Cousins Replaces Robert Griffin Throws Huge TD To Santana Moss

With RG3 sidelined for being "shaken up" on this hit, the Redskins had to throw rookie Kirk Cousins into the game.  Cousins looked a little shaky, but on his 2nd drive he hit a wide wide wide wide open Santana Moss for the 77 yard TD.  Take a look:

Eddie Royal Will Not Be Joining The New Fun Bunch

Earlier this week people were reporting that Eddie Royal had signed with the Redskins but last night he officially signed with the San Diego Chargers.  Royal will get 13.5 Milli in the deal.

This could potentially be good news for Santana Moss who would have been all but gone had the Skins signed Royal.  The team may still look to replace Moss who is (insert some really old age here) years old but I'm not sure if anyone on the roster, mainly Hankerson, would be a better option at WR at this point.

My favorite player Brandon Banks is also involved in this situation as Royal was a punt returner.  However the Skins may replace him anyways.  A guy like Josh Morgan has returned punts before, and they could throw any WR out there to return kicks.  However, with Royal out of the picture Banks can breath a very small bit easier.