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JoeRedskin · 09-18-2017, 10:13 AM

I realize he's not a "Big Back," but is there any reason that Thompson can't be a three down back? I really believe he is the best RB we have on the roster. Historically, there have been lots of successful every down RB's who were, size-wise, comparable to Thompson:

Thompson is listed at 5' 8", 195 lbs

Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lb
Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203
Thurman Thomas: 5-10, 200lb
Tiki Barber: 5-10, 200lb
James Brooks: 5-8, 180lb
Clinton Portis: 5-11, 205lb

Not suggesting he is a HOF'er in the making, just thinking he would be more of a threat than RK or Perrine.

09-18-2017, 10:13 AM	#38
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: Chris Thompson inks 2 year extension I realize he's not a "Big Back," but is there any reason that Thompson can't be a three down back? I really believe he is the best RB we have on the roster. Historically, there have been lots of successful every down RB's who were, size-wise, comparable to Thompson: Thompson is listed at 5' 8", 195 lbs Walter Payton: 5-10, 200lb Barry Sanders: 5-8, 203 Thurman Thomas: 5-10, 200lb Tiki Barber: 5-10, 200lb James Brooks: 5-8, 180lb Clinton Portis: 5-11, 205lb Not suggesting he is a HOF'er in the making, just thinking he would be more of a threat than RK or Perrine. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.