Gruden: Matt Jones Can Be Lead Back, But Must Cut Down Mistakes

With a strong, but inconsistent, rookie season under him, the Redskins believe Matt Jones has the ability to be the featured running back in 2016.

After a year that saw running back Matt Jones demonstrate his physical tools, turn heads with his speed and remind everyone that he’s still a rookie, the Redskins believe he has the opportunity to be their primary back for 2016.

“We drafted him with that intent,” head coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday, and his promising first season in the NFL has only buttressed those hopes.

Of course, Jones is not guaranteed anything at this point, even if he is the only running back on the roster under contract for next year. As a backup to Alfred Morris, he…