Alfred Morris to play with starters in 2nd exhibition

Time to add another name to the mix in the Redskins’ backfield.  Rookie RB Alfred Morris is expected to see 1st-team action against the Bears on Saturday — and he may even draw the start.  Morris was a 6th-round pick out of Florida Atlantic.  He’s a sturdy 5’10 and 219 pounds but ran a 4.67 40-yard dash at the Combine.  Straight-line speed isn’t necessarily important in HC Mike Shanahan’s zone scheme though.  Morris was impressive in the preseason opener, taking his 15 carries for 54 yards.  He’s still far from a fantasy option at this point, but it’s just another reason to be wary of any Washington RB.

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