Washington Redskins primed for sustained excellence entering training camp RICHMOND - The Washington Redskins haven't made consecutive postseason appearances since the 1991-92 seasons. The drought is about to end. They haven't won a playoff game since the 2005 season. That slide stops in January. The Redskins haven't played in a Super Bowl since . . . well, let's not get carried away. Although the Redskins aren't yet built to return to the game's highest level (the defense still isn't where it needs to be), they'll be a perennial winner again, which is something they haven't been since the 1980s and early 1990s. The Redskins will win 12 games and their second NFC East title in as many seasons. Count on it. The reason for my optimism? Offense, of course. The Post Sports Live crew debates whether there is a chance that quarterback Robert Griffin III will not return in the Redskins" Week 1 game against the Eagles. Washington led the NFL in rushing and ranked third in passer rating in 2012. That type of run-pass success usually is only achieved in video games - or if Robert Griffin III plays quarterback for your team. Last season's NFL's offensive rookie of the year led the Redskins to their first division title in 13 years. Just in case anyone forgot that Griffin is unique, he was medically cleared to play less than seven months after undergoing major knee surgery. Most athletes need nine months or more of rehab. With Griffin directing them, the Redskins are in great hands. His supporting cast on offense likes the bright lights, too. Left tackle Trent Williams shined last season. Coach Mike Shanahan waited patiently for Williams - the first draft pick of Shanahan's Redskins tenure - to become a star. In his third season, Williams played like one. For the first time, Williams's commitment to his job matched his immense physical ability. Williams improved his conditioning, studied game film with newfound interest and was more attentive during practice. The combination resulted in Williams's first Pro Bowl selection. Williams anchored an otherwise so-so line that played surprisingly well (Griffin's elusiveness helped a lot against the pass rush) as Washington's versatile offense started to reach its potential. This season, the group will be even better from experience, creating even more room for running back Alfred Morris. Morris was the NFL's best rookie runner. He finished second in the league in rushing and set a Redskins single-season rushing record with 1,613 yards. Without a doubt, play-caller Kyle Shanahan's option-style offense helped Morris. The former sixth-round draft pick often had elbow room because defensive linemen and linebackers were concerned about Griffin bolting from the pocket. But in the NFL, you don't average more than 100 yards per game rushing by riding someone's coattails. No running back is more determined than the hard-charging Morris. When he has to choose between trying to gain extra yards or avoiding punishment, Morris usually will take the hit. NFL history tells us Morris's fearless running style isn't suited for longevity. As long as Morris stays on the field, however, the Redskins will have a dynamic tandem in their backfield. Griffin is determined to become more of a pocket passer as his career progresses. Still, Morris should continue to benefit from the threat of Griffin running, as well as playbook changes Kyle Shanahan is expected to make in an attempt to keep Griffin happy and help the offense evolve. Wide receiver Pierre Garcon is a big part of the plan.