Chris Thompson inks 2 year extension

[JoeRedskin]

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.