cscmtp Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 last drive, the game on the line, and we have the better running back on the bench. He's a better runner, better pass catcher (he would have made that catch that Betts didn't bring in) AND better pass blocker. So unless he was hurt, i'd really like someone to explain to me why his was on the sidelines in favor of Betts (who yes, had a nice game, but still!) And yes, the refs screwed us. again. :mad: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 He sits himself when he's not 100%. He wouldn't have been able to make the catch either. Did you not see the outstanding grab Betts made for the TD. Get a grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 actually, betts is a MUCH better pass catcher / receiver, and, thats why he was in. We weren't running the ball and portis has hands of stone so........thats why he wasn't in. It makes sense. But I agree it sucks when you can't get one of your premier players involved when it comes down to the wire, but having betts in on passing situations gives us our best chance. Portis is no LT - he's good on the ground but he's nothin special in the air attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Get a grip. Thank you! Betts had a great game. Chicken Littles wherever you go. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmania123 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Betts is a much better pass catcher and he showed it on one TD tonight. Betts is a excellent player and would start on any other club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 You want Portis to last the season, don't you? Then he's going to rest every once in a while. Betts is a worthy replacement. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six4g Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Same as the eagles having westbrooke on the sidelines last week against us on the last play. You need to have your star in the game. Saying CP doesnt catch well out of the backfield is BS. (sideline catch last week and 2 pointer this week) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvan Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 With 2 time outs we could've try a few quick hitches to Moss on the side lide to try and move the chains. But I'm not a coach so will shut up now...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscmtp Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 I wasn't trying to dog Betts. He played his best game as a Redskin. But Portis IS a great pass catcher, he made a few nice grabs both today and last week. And he IS faster than Betts. So yes, i believe he would have made that catch. Why pay $50+ Million for a guy if you're not going to play him when its on the line? Again, if he's banged up, hurt, fine. Good for him for being honest about that. But if he was healthy and wanting in, and Gibbs called Betts instead, i just don't understand that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSneed36 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Betts is the power runner and Gibbs saw no need in tryin to get Portis to the outside with the Bucs stacking the middle. O well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 i was scratching my head on it too. there was like 1-2 series where it was all betts. i don't get it portis was having his way and had over 100 at half time and he got what 6 carries for the rest of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOYNTONBEACHSKINSFAN Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 i have no problem with betts coming in at any time of the game, the guy has alot of talent and real soft hands.. to be honest ladell is more of a old school joe gibbs back than portis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse1 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 With 2 time outs we could've try a few quick hitches to Moss on the side lide to try and move the chains. But I'm not a coach so will shut up now...LOL Why shut up. That's what we should have done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse1 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I wasn't trying to dog Betts. He played his best game as a Redskin. But Portis IS a great pass catcher, he made a few nice grabs both today and last week. And he IS faster than Betts. So yes, i believe he would have made that catch. Why pay $50+ Million for a guy if you're not going to play him when its on the line? Again, if he's banged up, hurt, fine. Good for him for being honest about that. But if he was healthy and wanting in, and Gibbs called Betts instead, i just don't understand that... Portis should have damn well been in the game. That pass would have been perfect for Portis' speed, to which Brunell is accustomed. Having Betts in there at that time was a huge mistake, but not as huge as Gibbs sending Portis up the middle on the series before when a first down would have won us the game. Gibbs pulled a couple of costly bonehead plays this time out, as did Williams, who couldn't get it through his head that they were consistantly burning us deep when we blitzed. This one was lost by the coaches, even more than by other more obvious factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollywood2k3 Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I think he should've been in the game also, but maybe he was tired at that point. He only comes out when he need's a breather, but I wish he was in at that particular time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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