PCS Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009...al-initiative/ Betts' training a local initiativeDavid Elfin This year, Ladell Betts opted for a staycation - though he wasn't exactly taking it easy. While many of his Washington Redskins teammates headed to far-flung vacation spots when organized team activities ended in mid-June, Betts stuck around Northern Virginia to get in some extra work. He embarked on a rigorous strength program under the supervision of ex-teammate Eddie Mason, pushing himself through seven weeks of work until the start of training camp. "Ladell works his butt off, and he came to me looking for a jolt," Mason said. Betts figured he needed a spark. He had played in 42 straight games at running back for the Redskins when he sprained a knee in October. He missed a month and never really got back into a groove. Betts managed just 50 yards in seven games after his return from the injury - a major decline in performance for a player who two seasons earlier tied a franchise record with five straight 100-yard games while he started in place of the injured Clinton Portis. In anticipation of his impending 30th birthday - he hits that milestone Thursday - Betts settled on the new offseason approach. The payoff for all the extra work wasn't immediately apparent in the Redskins' preseason-opening loss to Baltimore - Betts managed just 7 yards on four carries and one catch for 12 yards. But Betts said he believes Mason's program made a difference, especially because his friend knows how hard two-a-days can be on the body and the mind. *Click Link for Rest* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 tied a franchise record with five straight 100-yard games while he started in place of the injured Clinton Portis. :groupwave::box: Unleash the Beast. I want to see him angry this season. And I hope he realizes how short NFL careers are. Make your mark Betts. Beat the living hell out of defenses this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F Landry Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 tied a franchise record with five straight 100-yard games while he started in place of the injured Clinton Portis.:groupwave::box: Unleash the Beast. I want to see him angry this season. And I hope he realizes how short NFL careers are. Make your mark Betts. Beat the living hell out of defenses this year. You make me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 You make me sick. That post made you sick because he was backing his favourite player? Should McD5 now retort that he's pissed at your screenie of a favourite player? That how this works? :doh: Democracy guys, it's a beautiful thing. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I am all for Betts having a big year, hell, I am all for any Redskin having a big year. I just want results and wins!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 he didn't that much stronger to me. :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Looked great out there tonight!!! Coming in on 3rd downs could be big for us. However, CP MUST get all the goal line carries. That's not Ladell's forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPAllTheWay012 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I like Betts, but please no more goal line carries for him. He's awful at it.. you'd think the coaches would see that by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rk3025 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 How about Dorsey replacing Betts as backup for Portis? Looked great out there tonight!!!Coming in on 3rd downs could be big for us. However, CP MUST get all the goal line carries. That's not Ladell's forte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 How about Dorsey replacing Betts as backup for Portis? No. But possibly Rock replacement. Then we can bring in Dorsey on certain situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 He showed why we need Portis in there on third downs near the goal line. No way portis wouldn't have gotten that first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinIA Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 How many reps does it take to master getting tackled short of the endzone? Betts is the miggity-master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I like Betts, but he didn't look stronger at all tonight. His run up the middle at the goal line was weak, and he just danced around instead of hitting the hole with any drive on the 3rd down run off left tackle. I think Betts could be alright on screens and mixing it up on some runs, but no more goal line carries for him. The guy just can't find the end zone to save his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Marcus Mason>> Betts. He can actually handle short yardage situations. Betts can't. Plus, he's tougher than Betts. Betts is injured....again. Move Betts out, bring Mason in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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