JoeKnowsBest Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 What kind of year do you think Clinton Portis will have? Do you think he and Betts will split time half and half? I'm really curious as to what kind of shape he's in. How much productivity do you think Clinton Portis will get, and do you think he'll get a significant number of the majority of the carries? What's the lowdown on CP, LB, & the RB Posse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I am worried about his knees, but if Clinton is healthy and the O line creates some of the same holes we saw late last season - he should have a monster year. I also worry about how Al is going to use both of these guy's and get the maximum production out of each. Both guys get stronger as the game progresses it seems, especially Portis. I am curious to see how this unfolds personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Hopefully Al will use Betts as simply a change of pace back and someone to give CP a rest. While CP rests Betts can help weardown the DL so CP can break open some big runs. a good 70/30 sort of ratio would work fine and keep CP well rested for the end of games when the defence is worn down, he'll bust some big ones in the forth quarter this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskins_rob Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'm going to say 1300yds and 14TDs from Portis. Betts 900 yards and 5TDs. I think probably 2:1 carries for Portis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I'm going to say 1300yds and 14TDs from Portis.Betts 900 yards and 5TDs. I think probably 2:1 carries for Portis. Even McD5 couldn't complain about those numbers if they happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVCChairman Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I want to see them both in the backfield at the same time at some point....Split backs with Betts and Portis...come on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I want to see them both in the backfield at the same time at some point....Split backs with Betts and Portis...come on now. Absolutely. Actually it's interesting that we haven't read as much about a split backfield here. We're always fighting over who should get more touches. But for sure putting both back there is a great idea and seriously something to look forward to seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug_72 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 We can't take away the role for Mike Sellers.....he's a tremendous lead blocker and also can catch the ball out of the backfield.....so I say if we go to a split backfield with Portis and Betts, we do it only once in awhile..... speaking of RB's.....do you guys think Marcus Mason can make this team?..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVCChairman Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 We can't take away the role for Mike Sellers.....he's a tremendous lead blocker and also can catch the ball out of the backfield.....so I say if we go to a split backfield with Portis and Betts, we do it only once in awhile.....speaking of RB's.....do you guys think Marcus Mason can make this team?..... im not saying it's something we should do that often but it is definately a weapon we should take advantage of. Portis is an EXCELLENT blocker out of the backfield and both Portis and Betts have proven they can handle the screen and catching balls in the flats. Sellers is an excellent player but mixing things up and throwing stuff at the defense that they arent expecting is how you win football games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeNoRevs Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 This is a new topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I believe you leave Portis on the feild as much as possible. If he gets tired, take him out for a few plays and thats it. The old KC/Saunders teams never split carries between two great backs, why would we do it with Betts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Even McD5 couldn't complain about those numbers if they happened. Oh, he can and will. I can't believe he hasn't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatSkins27 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I see Al saunders watching game film from thesaints last year and saying my two backs can do what mcalister and bush did....i see them in the backfiled at the same time for about 20% of the time. both can run well, block well, and are dangerous out of the backfield. I think with those two and playmakers like cooley and santana we could eat defenses up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funguy1286 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I believe you leave Portis on the feild as much as possible. If he gets tired, take him out for a few plays and thats it. The old KC/Saunders teams never split carries between two great backs, why would we do it with Betts? ummm priest holmes and larry johnson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nace14 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 i think cp will get the same production as i said he would in the other 82 threads about the rb situation. my opinion has not changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 ummm priest holmes and larry johnson?Correct, now, have you ever seen them on the feild at the same time? How about splitting carries in a game? I remeber one, after Priest had 4 touchdowns, they sat him so LJ could grab a couple. But they didn't split carries.When was the last time you saw JJG split carries between two backs? Never, thats about right. Pick a guy and run him as long as you can, if he breaks down, put in someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmorina69 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 If CP stays healthy then he will get 60-70% of the carrys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavarleap56 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Correct, now, have you ever seen them on the feild at the same time? How about splitting carries in a game? I remeber one, after Priest had 4 touchdowns, they sat him so LJ could grab a couple. But they didn't split carries.When was the last time you saw JJG split carries between two backs? Never, thats about right. Pick a guy and run him as long as you can, if he breaks down, put in someone else. not really accurate... popular tandems i can think of off the bat are John Riggins and Joe Washington Earnest Byner and Ricky Ervins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever21 Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Oh, he can and will. I can't believe he hasn't already. Yeah no kidding. Come on McD5! Let's hear it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revallenjr Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I don't know, but every team that Al Saunders has coached, seams to have a #1 Running back getting hurt. Marshall Faulk did not have anybody to replace him, and Priest Holmes had Larry Johnson. Clinton Portis will be the man with Bettes giving him some breathers. I'm thinking maybe an 75/25 ratio. Combined 2400 yrds and 31tds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVCChairman Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 not really accurate... popular tandems i can think of off the bat are Earnest Byner and Ricky Ervins gerald riggs was there too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant15fromNJ Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I dont want a split carry thing becuase then why are we paying CP a ton of money. CP should be our guy the work hourse and bets should come in to give CP a rest thats how I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isle-hawg Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 gerald riggs was there too You beat me to it. We have the trio this year to match the trio we had during our last SB run. I would love to see us use Sellers the same way Riggs was used here on short yardage and goal line situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XxSpearheadxX Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I want to see them both in the backfield at the same time at some point....Split backs with Betts and Portis...come on now. seriously - CP and/or Betts could both play blocking back if needed in a wishbone. Oh man, the fear that a sweep would send in that situation, especially if CP pulls up and passes out to LB on a little feign. Oh man. Start season, dang it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikizler Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Betts is a nice back but Portis is the guy. Betts is a more than capable back-up and he will come in and gut out some tough yards, like he always has, when CP needs a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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