The Redskins coaches "really like" rookie running back Matt Jones, ESPN.com write John Keim wrote in his preview column for Sunday's season opener against the Dolphins.
Keim added the coaching staff likes Jones "more than" they liked former backup running back Roy Helu as a runner. Helu had only 40 carries as the primary backup to Alfred Morris last season, but Keim is expecting Jones to get "plenty more" carries.
The Redskins maintain the run game will power the offense, according to Keim.
Jones rushed for 139 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries during the preseason. He added two catches for 28 yards. He is listed as the second-string running back on the team's unofficial depth chart.