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Re-evaluating the Redskins RB depth chart after Derrius Guice’s injury

By Jacob Camenker

FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins hands the ball off to Rob Kelley #20 during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - AUGUST 9 : Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins hands the ball off to Rob Kelley #20 during the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 2: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins hits the whole in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 2: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins hits the whole in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

Receiving Back: Chris Thompson

This is the one position on the running back depth chart that has been a constant for the whole offseason. Thompson had an excellent 2017 campaign and if it weren’t for a broken leg against the Saints, he could have ended up being the team’s leading receiver.

Last year, Thompson played in just 10 games (and he missed a good chunk of that 10th game with the leg injury) and he was superb. He had a career-high 510 receiving yards, six total touchdowns, and added 294 rushing yards on just 64 carries. Thompson was an explosive, game-breaking threat every time he touched the ball, and that was how he was able to notch 13.1 yards per catch despite catching a fair amount of checkdowns.

The only factor that was having a negative impact on Thompson this season is the health of his injured leg. Thompson may not be 100 percent to start the season, and it could be a month or two before he is fully comfortable on the field. This could cause him to either miss some time or be used more sparingly in the early stages of the season.

Still, the fact remains that Thompson is the most proven running back in the Redskins room. He is probably going to be utilized as a top weapon, and Alex Smith will absolutely love throwing to him. When he’s on the field, he will have a big impact. Hopefully, for the Redskins sake, that will be early and often.

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