most surprising starter ?

[skinsdad62]

Chris Thompson, Running Back

Now that Alfred Morris is a member of the Dallas Cowboys, the Redskins are in need of a starting running back. Matt Jones, a third-round pick out of Florida last year, would seem like the likely candidate. However, there's a good chance that underrated veteran Chris Thompson earns that role instead.

Jones showed flashes as a rookie last season, to be sure. However, he lacked explosiveness down the stretch and ended the year with an underwhelming 3.4 yards-per-carry average. Thompson, who was mostly forgotten during his first two pro seasons, was more explosive and proved to be a very versatile option in the backfield.

Thompson finished the 2015 season with an impressive 6.2 yards-per-carry average to go with 35 receptions and a pair of touchdowns.

In addition to being a back who showed a lot of promise last season, Thompson is now the elder statesman in Washington's running back room—a role the Florida State product appears ready for.

“I love it, I love it. I am 25, but I am the old guy, so I really have to be that role model for those guys," Thompson recently said, per Stephen Czarda of the Redskins' official website. "I will make mistakes, but I just want to show those young guys how I handle adversity. It'll be good for me to be able to help those guys."

Jones is the popular young back with the higher draft status, but Thompson is the surprising sleeper who can claim the starting job in the Redskins backfield.

i thought iaoniddas would be but thompson is out of nowhere

 

[deanpet21]

Chris Thompson, Running Back

Now that Alfred Morris is a member of the Dallas Cowboys, the Redskins are in need of a starting running back. Matt Jones, a third-round pick out of Florida last year, would seem like the likely candidate. However, there's a good chance that underrated veteran Chris Thompson earns that role instead.

Jones showed flashes as a rookie last season, to be sure. However, he lacked explosiveness down the stretch and ended the year with an underwhelming 3.4 yards-per-carry average. Thompson, who was mostly forgotten during his first two pro seasons, was more explosive and proved to be a very versatile option in the backfield.

Thompson finished the 2015 season with an impressive 6.2 yards-per-carry average to go with 35 receptions and a pair of touchdowns.

In addition to being a back who showed a lot of promise last season, Thompson is now the elder statesman in Washington's running back room—a role the Florida State product appears ready for.

“I love it, I love it. I am 25, but I am the old guy, so I really have to be that role model for those guys," Thompson recently said, per Stephen Czarda of the Redskins' official website. "I will make mistakes, but I just want to show those young guys how I handle adversity. It'll be good for me to be able to help those guys."

Jones is the popular young back with the higher draft status, but Thompson is the surprising sleeper who can claim the starting job in the Redskins backfield.

i thought iaoniddas would be but thompson is out of nowhere

LMFAO. Are you serious with this post? Who wrote this article. Jones is the clear cut #1 back. Thompson only gets a chance if Jones gets hurt. Biggest surprise starter should be Kojo at LG.

 

[skinsdad62]

LMFAO. Are you serious with this post? Who wrote this article. Jones is the clear cut #1 back. Thompson only gets a chance if Jones gets hurt. Biggest surprise starter should be Kojo at LG.

hey i was floored too

 

[gkekoa]

LMFAO. Are you serious with this post? Who wrote this article. Jones is the clear cut #1 back. Thompson only gets a chance if Jones gets hurt. Biggest surprise starter should be Kojo at LG.

Matt Jones will get every opportunity but Thompson will definitely see the field. I wouldn't be terribly surprised if Thompson gets more play than expected but I would question if his body can take the punishment.

As for Kojo, I don't expect Kojo to start unless Long is starting at center.