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Todd Dybas

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Todd Dybas was a sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Dallas Cowboys running back Alfred Morris (46) celebrates this touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alfred Morris finds the satisfaction the Redskins defense still seeks

When he stuck his right foot in the ground late in the fourth quarter, Morris was taking the final steps to cap another harrowing week for the Redskins' defense. He veered right, then ahead for a 5-yard touchdown. Morris celebrated with his familiar post-touchdown home run swing.

September 18, 2016
Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Norman (24) forces Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) to fumble during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Redskins defense can’t stop rookie quarterback

After the opener last week, there was merit in the explanations citing the greatness of Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Antonio Brown. But, 27 points allowed to a team that scored 19 at home the week before?

September 18, 2016
Washington Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland (26) lands on the turf as Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Josh Norman stays on his side, rarely covers Antonio Brown

Maybe, next time, the Redskins will choose to put all-pro cornerback Josh Norman on a receiver that is taking apart Norman's young, talented counterpart, Bashaud Breeland. They didn't in the opener, and paid for it.

September 13, 2016
Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) crosses into the end zone as Washington Redskins defensive back David Bruton (30) watches from the turf during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Sept. 12, 2016. The Steelers defeated the Redskins 38-16. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Redskins fall to Steelers 38-16

The Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger picked apart an overmatched Redskins defense in Monday night's season opener, rolling over Washington 38-16 at FedEx Field.

September 12, 2016
Washington Nationals trainer Paul Lessard escorts starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg off the field during the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2016, in Washington. Hours after he was activated from the disabled list, Strasburg left in the third inning of Wednesday night's game against the Braves. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Stephen Strasburg ligament OK

From the owner's box to the top of the right field stands, a collective "phew" was dispatched. For now. Strasburg has a flexor mass strain, something that is its own complication and does not rule out further issues.

September 8, 2016
The Washington Redskins led by tackle Trent Williams (71) take the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins hope low-drama offseason pays off with winning on field

An off-season with no quarterback controversy? No fights? No drama? The Redskins practiced, played and talked about football, bolstering their chances to do something that the franchise has not pulled off since the 1982-83 seasons: Win back-to-back division championships.

September 7, 2016
FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2016, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Pittsburgh. The script has flipped in Pittsburgh. Completely.  The franchise that spent the better part of four decades relying heavily on its defense to fill the display inside the teams headquarters stacked with Lombardi Trophies has its eyes set on adding a seventh next February. Its just that the path the Steelers plan on taking to get there has changed entirely. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich, File)

Ben Roethlisberger downplays showdown against chatty Josh Norman

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 34 years old. This will be his 13th season. His body has been smashed around on and off the field. He's the old man now, worried about proper body maintenance, entrenched in career leader lists.

September 7, 2016