Walking Deadman Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I think this will be a big year for Betts. He had a decent 2004. But with the Skins making plays for Portis....don't be suprised the Skins stay with the Counter Tray when Betts comes in. This will be a great year (hopefully) for CP, but I have a feeling that Betts will also have about a 750-1000 yd. season as well. Any views on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big#44 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 One can wish and hope I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 he'll have some good runs, but this offense is built around portis. saying he'll get 750-1000 yards tho is just out of the question i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Betts can be a good receiver out of the backfield as well...he has good hands and can break some tackles along with making people miss....I hope we use him and Portis on more screens. I hope we send portis down the middle a lot as well ala Charlie Garner cause he can make some long gains and tds vs slower MLBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 He will not have any more than 350 yards unless Portis goes down for a while. This offense will be built and modified around CP's abilities. I do not even think Betts will be the short down back as one of the FB's will take on that roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Okay 750-1000 yds/season is a stretch....but 50yds/game I think could be reasonable for Betts, especially if the Skins carry the ball as much as last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I dont think it is very likely that Betts will have that many yards this season, but it isnt unlikely... I think Portis will have around 1600 to 1700 yds and Betts will have maybe 400 to 500 yds... I think Betts will prove himself to be an excellent #2 RB as well as an adequate spot starter... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Om Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Betts, huh. Who knew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Originally posted by Om Betts, huh. Who knew? Omstradomus strikes again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinshog Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 750-1000 is doubtful, unless, knock on wood, Portis gets injured. Around 500 is probably what I would go with. He'll be used more, but Portis is still the man. With Gibbs growing more respect for the man, who knows, maybe he could amount to what you predict, and I wouldn't mind that one bit .:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted July 3, 2005 Author Share Posted July 3, 2005 Originally posted by Om Betts, huh. Who knew? Just validating your point OM.:notworthy :notworthy As long as Betts stays healthy....I think he's a solid back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDane Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I wouldn't be shocked to see Betts get more time that folks expect... and Portis a bit less. They appear to have pretty complementary skill sets and can be best utilized in different situations. So while Portis will clearly be our feature back, and will get somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,200-1,400 yards, with a more successful offense we'll probably see Betts in the 500 yard range. I'm hoping for plenty of games with CP in the 75-100 yard range and Betts in the 30-50 yard range. That's about 2,000 total yards rushing for the team, not out of the question. In the Super Bowl, I'm thinking Betts even scores a touchdown. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FARAPS Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 i dont think betts will get 50 yards a game. im thinking and hoping portis gets mostly all the carries with betts just to spell him when hes tired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinshog Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Originally posted by TheDane In the Super Bowl, I'm thinking Betts even scores a touchdown. :point2sky I like the confidence :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg28daman Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I predict Betts will have somewhere in the 500 yard range this season which isn't bad for a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refuze Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I honestly thing Gibbs is better suited using bigger backs. I wonder what it would've been like with Betts as our starter last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Originally posted by refuze I honestly thing Gibbs is better suited using bigger backs. I wonder what it would've been like with Betts as our starter last year. With our o-line play and people stacking the line...qb play...i think it wouldn't have been much different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Not a chance. Portis will have 2,000 Betts will have 350 This year will be the CP Show. Betts will only spell Portis when the game is out of hand, or Portis is tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 Originally posted by Sebowski This year will be the CP Show. Betts will only spell Portis when the game is out of hand, or Portis is tired. If CP hits 2K I think he might be tired at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted July 3, 2005 Share Posted July 3, 2005 I hate predictions. I dont necessarily believe in jinx's, I just dont like being dissapointed. But I can't remember feeling this confident that if our star RB goes down, we have a back that is more than capable of taking his spot and producing. Betts is the man. That Vikings game proved it beyond any shadow of a doubt last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernCali Skins Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Originally posted by refuze I honestly thing Gibbs is better suited using bigger backs. I wonder what it would've been like with Betts as our starter last year. betts is alright but he is missing something... something that u cant teach... i ccant describe it im sorry if i start with this... but if gibbs really wanted a big back we wouldnt have gotten portis... gibbs would have gotten steven jackson in the draft. but honestly, i have no idea what it would have been like... and im glad we didint have to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernCali Skins Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Originally posted by flexxskins I hate predictions. I dont necessarily believe in jinx's, I just dont like being dissapointed. But I can't remember feeling this confident that if our star RB goes down, we have a back that is more than capable of taking his spot and producing. Betts is the man. That Vikings game proved it beyond any shadow of a doubt last season. vikings run defense last year was sluggish, the only fgood defensive player that i remember was a threat was that defensive lineman that picked up an interception in our last game...icant remember his name. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Originally posted by goskins Okay 750-1000 yds/season is a stretch....but 50yds/game I think could be reasonable for Betts, especially if the Skins carry the ball as much as last year. Doesnt 50 X 16 = 800 ? :doh: Anyway as others have stated somewhat, I see CP having a big year and Betts being a bench warmer for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 Betts looked really good at times last year. I don't remember which game it was, but it was toward the end of the season; we had a 3rd and forever and Betts turned it into a 1st totally on his own. That was probably the most impressive play I saw out of a Redskin all last year. I don't think he's going to put up great numbers, but I feel good knowing he's back there if we need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red zone Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 No disrespect to Clinton, but I always saw Betts as a Gibbs-type back even before Coach Gibbs desided to come back. Spurrier's offense really just didn't suit his abilities. I thought the "Ed Reed" play was going to be his undoing, but he weathered that storm and came back strong. Coach Gibbs will find a way to get the most out him, even if it is in a back up role. Betts could be a starter in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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