 Even though he wasn't voted to the Pro Bowl, he received second-team All-Pro and All-NFC honors.During the 1985 season, quarterback Danny White nicknamed Thurman along with Downs and cornerbacks Everson Walls, Ron Fellows, "Thurman's Thieves", for their opportunistic play in the secondary.Downs was named a defensive co-captain, posting 116 tackles, 69 solo tackles (tied for the team lead), 3 interceptions, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles (tied for the team lead).