chronicdesi Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I love Ladell, but with Portis here, there just isn't going to be too much room for him to start. I know he's a great third down back, and great short runner. I would hate to see him go, but do you think it would be wise to offer him as trade bait to move up or even get some more picks in the draft to get more depth at CB or LB? One possibility could be Miami with Ricky grounded for the day... Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I think he is tradeable. If only because he will be a UFA next year and with Portis and Rock signed long term I doubt we will be able to afford to keep him. It would be nice to get something out of him. But unless we get a second rounder or better we might as well jsut keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 It wouldn't mind me if we traded him for picks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurd Cudins Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Is it really that hard to do a search? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkins Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I wouldn't mind if we could get someone's second round pick for him. I think he could be a starter somewhat like Lamount Jordan last year for the Raiders and I'm sure there is some team out there that could use a quality RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 i would much rather have ladell resigned than traded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inmate running the asylum Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 If you have followed Gibbs over his entire career, you would have learned that Gibbs does not trade AWAY players he likes, unless they become disgruntled or start making waves. Betts will not be traded. Besides there is a glut of RB's now in the NFL and the Skins get much for Betts anyway. Teams weren't all that interested last year even in Edgerin James or Shaun Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel22 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Only problem with the Miami scenario is that they have already resigned both Travis Minor and Sammy Morris. Kind of seems to me that they expected the appeal to be denied. They seem to be comfortable splitting carries b/t Brown and those two. As for us, let's not forget the Ladell is by far and away the best backup we have to CP. I love Rock's heart and toughness, but he does not have Ladell's athleticism or size. Everyone remember the kickoff return Betts had in the first TB game? I think we all know that Rock doesn't have that kind of break-away speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Only problem with the Miami scenario is that they have already resigned both Travis Minor and Sammy Morris. Kind of seems to me that they expected the appeal to be denied. They seem to be comfortable splitting carries b/t Brown and those two.As for us, let's not forget the Ladell is by far and away the best backup we have to CP. I love Rock's heart and toughness, but he does not have Ladell's athleticism or size. Everyone remember the kickoff return Betts had in the first TB game? I think we all know that Rock doesn't have that kind of break-away speed I actually saw statistically somewhere once (it might have been scout.com or somewhere similiar) that Rock is much more efficient with his carries than Betts, which surprised me, but they had it all broken down with everything considered. Getting back on topic, I'd rather see Betts resigned than anything else, he's a great team guy, probably one of the better backups in the league, and I wouldn't be surprised if Saunders utilizes him even more this season than he was used before. I also don't know about getting a 2nd rounder for the guy, I mean he's a good backup and all, but he has a bit of an injury bug and not too many teams that I can think of need a "good backup" to start at the moment, atleast not at the price of a 2nd round pick. Just keep the guy around, I think he can do some damage this season with the new offense, at the very least while giving Portis some rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM916 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Id much rather we held onto him. All three of our running backs last year saw playing time just about every game and I love them all. I distinctly remember a certain play last year where it looked like a carry by Betts was swallowed up by a mass of defenders and yet the crowd stood silent as no whistle was blown. Then Betts burst out of the mass of defenders for a first down. It's very rare that I remember a specific play like that when it didnt lead to a TD. Unless one of our practice squad guys does something amazing, I think and hope we'll be seeing the trio of Portis, Betts, and Cartwright for a while yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannonshogs44 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Keep Him! If Portis was to go down, Betts could be a 1000 yard back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_e_b Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 If you have followed Gibbs over his entire career, you would have learned that Gibbs does not trade AWAY players he likes, unless they become disgruntled or start making waves. Betts will not be traded. Besides there is a glut of RB's now in the NFL and the Skins get much for Betts anyway. Teams weren't all that interested last year even in Edgerin James or Shaun Alexander. Yeah but James and Alexander were Franchised. Teams would have had to give up a 1st a 3rd for them plus a boat load of money. James got good money from the Cardnals because he wasn't franchised this year. I still don't think we would trade him unless we got a first and I don't see anyone needing a runningback that badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDETHEWALRUS Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 First off, Betts is not "great" at anything football related. From simpe draft round selection analysis he is certainly a bust. No team in their right mind would give up a 2nd rounder for Betts (someone call casserly or the jets quick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abieber301 Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Betts has good upside which maybe why others teams are interested, but it would be a shame to lose him just because he fits his role so well here in washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 a lot of folks thought Gibbs would deal Ramsey before 2005. But Gibbs likes having capable depth on hand. that is the main reason you won't see Betts traded. yes, he will be a free agent after this season, however, receiving a #5 or #6 pick for him is not receiving value as far as Gibbs is concerned because if Portis gets hurt, Betts together with Cartwright would be the 2-headed solution. Betts and Cartwright complement each other's skills well. when it comes time, Betts will move on. but Gibbs will feel at that time he has gotten all he could out of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoBob Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I'd take a 3rd or 4th this year or a 2/3rd next year... That beings said, I doubt they will trade him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss Hogg Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 We need Betts as a solid back up much more than we need a 5th or 6th round pick which is all he would garner,Anyone thinking he brings us a 1st 2nd or 3rd rounder is reaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPstretch Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 there would be no point at all in trading betts for a 4th rounder or lower. the guy is a very very good backup and can return kickoffs as well. i personally want to see the skins throw some decent money at him to try to keep him after next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APBT Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Ladell is a good back when he is hurt, but he is always hurt. I would like to see Rock in there with his 7 yard average per carry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davethegolfguy Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I think Betts is underrated and he is a quality backup. Let's keep him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talk show host Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 We ABSOLUTELY need to trade this guy. Between Rock and Nemo, we've got great depth. We could even use cooley in a pinch if we had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 Running backs have no trade value; you'd be lucky to get a fifth or sixth for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 We ABSOLUTELY need to trade this guy. Between Rock and Nemo, we've got great depth. We could even use cooley in a pinch if we had to. A pinch of what? We'd be using some outcast from the arena league before we used Cooley at RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NattyLight Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I couldn't disagree with you more. He's a great special team player and a blessing to have as a back up to Portis. Everyone should be thankful to have Betts on our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtbags Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 the 49ers have pretty crappy RBs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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