Thompson's role as a third-down ace should be secure, which leaves one of the greatest running backs of this century trying to fend off Father Time and a young running back once again. Guice's recovery from ACL surgery has gone slower than expected and Peterson earned $1.5 million guaranteed on his recent contract, so the future Hall of Famer is unlikely to get cut. The Redskins are talking up a committee approach, but Guice taking over as the primary back is the ideal long-term result for the organization. Love (torn ACL in December) won't be ready for the start of the season, while Perine probably needs guys to get hurt in front of him to make the team.