When Bubba Thumper first stepped foot on the gridiron, he was assigned to the fullback position; despite somewhat lackluster performance in that role, Thumper learned the importance of the running game, and this is why he chose to focus on stuffing the run at defensive tackle. So, if Thumper had to trade places with another member of his team, he would likely slide into a spot on the offensive line; however, for the sake of this exercise, we'll swap him with tight end Timmy Hoss. Obviously, Thumper doesn't have phenomenal hands, nor does he have a great understanding of blocking technique, but there's little doubt that he is strong, and his speed has been improving, so being the hard worker he is, Thumper could theoretically develop into a leader on the line of scrimmage, possibly even an all-around guy at tight end. As for Hoss, he may struggle a little with tackling, but he absolutely has the strength and speed to compete on the defensive line, although it's tough to say he could ever be Thumper's equal at defensive tackle. Realistically, all of this is a pipe dream; Thumper belongs at defensive tackle, and Hoss should remain at tight end. But, imagining the possibilities is fun, no doubt.
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