GRiggs Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 We all know that the NFL is a copycat league. One trend that the Redskins have not copied is using a fast speed-burning running back to spell Portis. Look at some of the better teams in the NFL, they have change-of-pace backs. The touchdown totals for back-up running backs have gone up considerably this season because the starter comes out and the faster quicker backup goes in and takes advantage of the worn-down defense. Titans --> Chris Johnson & Lendall White (slower but wears the defense down) Chargers --> LT & Sproles (sproles is much faster and gives the opposing defense a different look) Giants --> Jacobs & Ward/Bradshaw Falcons --> Turner & Norwood Panthers --> Williams & Stewart The Redskins on the other hand, give Portis a breather and send in Betts who, when fresh, is slower than Portis so the opposing defense does not have to adjust to a faster back. I think the Redskins should trade Betts for some draft picks and consider copying this successful trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I will say this, Portis is due for a nasty injury. He has a lot of miles. Betts is a great complimentary back but is older than CP. We should bring in some youth. I still think Marcus Mason should be brought in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 At best we get a 5 for Betts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnb123 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 This year was definitely not a year for every-down backs, and I agree that it would be nice to have a change of pace back. However, Portis needs a lot of carries to get momentum, I just cant see him playing a couple of plays, sitting out, coming back in, etc and still being effective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintrain Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I've thought the same thing all season. Betts is absolutely nothing special and could be easily replaced in the backfield. I'd love to see us get a Norwood type who has game changing speed and KR ability to replace or at worst supplement Rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The team could definitely use a Sproles-type back for screen plays and such. That means a RB with good hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Why not sign Sproles? He's a free agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiggs Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 I was just checking the list of free agents after this season and Derrick Ward and Darren Sproles are both going to be FA. Since Sproles will probably be re-signed I think we should go after Ward, we can fill a need and weaken the Giants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiller12 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 umm chris johnson and johnathen stewart are first round picks, And you could put cartright behind the giants line. we have no picks to waste on a speed back, Sproles is a free agent tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacmaster69 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Rock is great at returning he can consistently return it to the 40.....BUT we do need touchdowns so i see wat you mean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deejaydana Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 think of this gruesome thought for a moment: our present offense w/o Clinton Portis YIKES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
styx491 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 think of this gruesome thought for a moment: our present offense w/o Clinton PortisYIKES. Oh snap. That's ugly... there's a reason that's never crossed my mind haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Why not sign Sproles? He's a free agent I would love to have Sproales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truskinsfan18 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 LOL, the last thing we need is a RB. Our RB's are fine IMO, and I believe our tandem should be considered top 10 if not top 15. We also have a top 5 RB. Rb is not a need, but could be looked at. If we can improve our O-line play, it will make Betts and Portis look a whole lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire3fighter4 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 later down the line I think this is a good idea(although there are teams that had success with 1 back). I think a 2 back system is the best way to go...Although there are much bigger needs that this franchise must address first(OT, C, OG, DT, QB, OLB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genghis Khan Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The redskins need to copy a lot of things from the league like drafting linemen and not trading away picks for players every season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 OK, what do you guys think about signing Sproles if we can in the offseason, using this draft for mainly linemen, and a LB, then next year draft a real bruiser of a back as Portis's eventual replacement? Then we would have the faster back to spell Portis now, and still have him to spell our 2nd year starting running back after CP retires after the 2010 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I absolutely, unequivocally agree with you. We can have a real three headed monster if we can just get a speedy game breaker for us there. Definitely something to look into... and it shouldn't cost us much. Those guys are not hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 LOL, the last thing we need is a RB. Our RB's are fine IMO, and I believe our tandem should be considered top 10 if not top 15. We also have a top 5 RB. Rb is not a need, but could be looked at. If we can improve our O-line play, it will make Betts and Portis look a whole lot better. It all starts with the line. Why do you think Cleveland and Houston have stunk it up since they came into the league? Because they neglected their offensive line and drafted flashy QB's with their super-high picks. Drafting stud linemen will also help out JC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_da_wood Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 How about Joe Washington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighOnHendrix Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I will say this, Portis is due for a nasty injury. He has a lot of miles. Betts is a great complimentary back but is older than CP. We should bring in some youth. I still think Marcus Mason should be brought in. Mason should never have been let go. Find a spot for him on the roster; we ended up carrying four RBs for a while anyway when Betts was banged up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 At best we get a 5 for Betts. I'll take a 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 The runningback I'd want is Buffalo Bills back Fred Jackson. The guy can play. I've liked him all season, and I think he's better than Marshawn Lynch, honestly. Every time he hits a pile you see the pile move a yard or two and then you see him go down. He runs hard, but he has the ability to break some long ones. He's a very good back and he's fun to watch. 2007 stats: 58 carries, 300 yards, 5.2 YPC. 22 receptions for 190 yards. 2008 stats: 130 carries, 571 yards, 4.4 YPC, 3 TD. 37 receptions for 317 yards. Only issue is I'm not sure he's an FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Titans --> Chris Johnson & Lendall White (slower but wears the defense down) Chargers --> LT & Sproles (sproles is much faster and gives the opposing defense a different look) Giants --> Jacobs & Ward/Bradshaw Falcons --> Turner & Norwood Panthers --> Williams & Stewart Those teams have young and/or talented Offensive Lines... Our problem this year is that our OL had problems getting to the 2nd level. We might need to think about changing our running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoot Point Really Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 We don't need a RB... Draft one late if you have to... RBs grow on trees... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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