When the Redskins first signed Pierre Thomas near the beginning of December, the veteran running back called the process – training privately around his hometown in Chicago, waiting for a call, joining a new team, meeting new teammates, learning a different playbook – a “roller coaster.”
But, so far, four weeks in Washington has proven to be a smooth ride.
The nine-year pro has adapted seamlessly into a backfield that is now considered crowded, even while it features four diverse runners, pass-catchers and blockers that have negotiated playing time on a week to week basis.