FB.. Tommy Bohanon ~ ~ ~

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A plethora of injuries at the Jets’ running back position have given fullback  Tommy Bohanon  a rare opportunity  to carry the football. It’s a change of pace for the 6’1’’, 247-pounder, who is used to clearing pathways as opposed to running through them.

“I pride myself on being very versatile.  If I’m asked to handle the ball, I’m happy to do that,” he said. “There are a lot of injuries, so I’ll help out in any way I can.”

The Jets currently have multiple running backs sidelined with veteran  Matt Forté  still  nursing  a hamstring injury,  Khiry Robinson  fresh off the PUP List and  Bernard Pierce  (hamstring),  Dominique Williams (concussion) and  Romar Morris  (shoulder) also out. So during Sunday’s practice, Bohanon might have doubled his touches from the entire 2015 season.

“I probably had anywhere between 10 to 12 touches today,” said Bohanon, who totaled two carries and four  receptions  last season. “I was working as the second running back behind Bilal (Powell), so I was doing a lot of different things while also taking care of my main job as a fullback.”

The Wake Forest product was also a target through the air, catching a few passes including an intermediate sideline grab from QB  Bryce Petty .“Anything that I can do. My main  job  is to block, but I’m able to do those types of things,” he said.  “If I’m given the opportunity to get the ball, then I’ll be glad to do it.”Bohanon, who now squats over 700 pounds, is entering his fourth professional season. He embraces the dirty work away from the ball, but he’ll be ready when his number is called and he could have a busy week ahead.

“That’s one of the main things with being a fullback— you have to be physical. You’re not going to be doing this  job for  very long, so I’ve enjoyed being physical,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed getting the ball and running people over too, blocking and knocking people out of the hole. I love being able to do that.” 

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