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Redskins’ Thompson: Third Down Back Spot “Mine to Lose”

The Washington Redskins lost their third down running back Roy Helu to free agency, so they come into the 2015 NFL Draft looking to add some depth behind starter Alfred Morris.  However, one holdover already on the team believes he’s the answer they’re looking for.

Chris Thompson enters his third season with the Redskins and is still trying to establish himself as a consistent play maker for the offense.  Thompson spoke about stepping into the role vacated by Helu on redskins.com.  Here’s what he had to say:

“To me I’m just thinking it’s mine to lose.