Ziggy
05-22-2014, 01:46 PM
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RB Juwan Thompson- 5'11 225
When the Broncos brought in running back Juwan Thompson as an undrafted free agent, they brought in the swiss army knife of the Duke Bluedevils football team last season. Thompson played running back. He was the special teams captain, playing on all 4 units. He played gunner, returned kickoffs, and when injuries hit the defense, he started playing some linebacker to boot. Thompson ran a respectable 4.57 40 at his pro day. He's the biggest back listed on the Broncos roster. He doesn't play with breakaway speed, but he does make defenders earn every tackle. He relies more on the juke and spin moves then he does speed. He has very good hands out of the backfield, and he picks up the blitz well.
Thompson projects more as a 3rd down back, special teamer in the NFL. The Broncos put a premium on players that can provide depth and contribute on special teams. With Woodyard gone, there just happens to be a spot available. The Broncos special teams coverage units were pitiful last season. They need to be upgraded. Can he make it on to this roster as an undrafted free agent who excels at special teams? Wesley Woodyard, Steven Johnson, and Rod Smith would say yes.
Here's some highlights:
watch?v=mup0L6eRBmE
watch?v=OX2JtmySiQE
RB Juwan Thompson- 5'11 225
When the Broncos brought in running back Juwan Thompson as an undrafted free agent, they brought in the swiss army knife of the Duke Bluedevils football team last season. Thompson played running back. He was the special teams captain, playing on all 4 units. He played gunner, returned kickoffs, and when injuries hit the defense, he started playing some linebacker to boot. Thompson ran a respectable 4.57 40 at his pro day. He's the biggest back listed on the Broncos roster. He doesn't play with breakaway speed, but he does make defenders earn every tackle. He relies more on the juke and spin moves then he does speed. He has very good hands out of the backfield, and he picks up the blitz well.
Thompson projects more as a 3rd down back, special teamer in the NFL. The Broncos put a premium on players that can provide depth and contribute on special teams. With Woodyard gone, there just happens to be a spot available. The Broncos special teams coverage units were pitiful last season. They need to be upgraded. Can he make it on to this roster as an undrafted free agent who excels at special teams? Wesley Woodyard, Steven Johnson, and Rod Smith would say yes.
Here's some highlights:
watch?v=mup0L6eRBmE
watch?v=OX2JtmySiQE