SKINS2K5 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 If we don't keep Clinton Portis, who will be our running back?:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvin Bryant Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 What the heck. I'll do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Creative thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 LADELL BETTS:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsarethebest Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Originally posted by qb18_200400 LADELL BETTS:D 'nuff said --- KEEP PORTIS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryClark Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 I really want portis...but i think a lot of people would be surprised at what the rock could do in gibb's system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 I agree. Keep the rock and betts! Portis is awsome, but too much money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Why does everyone hate on Betts? If you guys remember, Betts was taken one pick after Portis was two years ago. He has not had a chance to prove himself yet, and could be a surpise. I remember early in the year a few sportswriters said they were pretty impressed at what betts was doing. This kid obvioulsy has some talent, we just need to give him a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Originally posted by LaVar 56 Leap Why does everyone hate on Betts? If you guys remember, Betts was taken one pick after Portis was two years ago. He has not had a chance to prove himself yet, and could be a surpise. I remember early in the year a few sportswriters said they were pretty impressed at what betts was doing. This kid obvioulsy has some talent, we just need to give him a shot. man, if only we coulda gotten Portis then. I doubt Betts has as much skill/potential, but may still become a solid back nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjinhan Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 actually wasnt Candidate/Betts/Morton/Rock group doing pretty good job last year until the injury bug hit the group? i dont think that i will happen two year in a row... oh yea also SS's play calling too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkaD Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 If we don't keep Portis??? What do you think we'll do, trade him again? Why would you ask that question man? Is there something going on I don't know about? Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Why does everyone hate on Betts? If you guys remember, Betts was taken one pick after Portis was two years ago. Oh we remember, we just try to forget... Rock has nice power, but he cant carry the load for a contending team, he's not going to be someone that scares other teams, he will once again be the kinda guy that the opposing defense can stop on their way to our QB. We need a guy that the other defense has to focus on shutting down. If we trade Portis, then we are making a big big big mistake. and Betts!!???!?! come on man, he's good for like 15 carries a SEASON before he gets hurt. The guy has NO power either, he gets destroyed when he's in there, I think Trung ran with more power than Betts. As Gibbs said, Betts=possible 3rd down back Keep PORTIS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 [ This kid obvioulsy has some talent, we just need to give him a shot. [/b] 'nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qb18_200400 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 I'm not saying Portis sucks man. I want him bad to, but we don't need him as bad as we need other positions. Gibbs does wonders with RB's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryClark Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Gibbs does do wonder with running backs but that can largely be attributed to the offensive lines he built. Champ wanted out regardless, so we might as well gotten someone like Portis with that young talent. Think of how well Gibbs can make someone who is already that good! It should be sick in theory. Betts also has a lot of ability. he could definitely be incorported into the rotation. it should be interesting to see how it all plays out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Gibbs does wonders with RB's. Exactly he does, and if he said that Betts could be a good 3rd down back, then he knows what he's talking about in saying Betts could be a decent 3rd down back. I dont think Betts is anything more than that. You all whine and complain about Trung, well his average was better than Bett's. So we might as well keep Trung. Some people need to face the music and realize we wasted a 2nd rounder on Betts. He's not that good, he is average at best. All he's been for us so far is hurt. The guy gets hurt every 2 weeks. There were reports he missed meetings, he has no vision, he has no power, he cant pass block worth $*$#, but he is somewhat shifty and can catch, which is why he can be a 3rd down back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryClark Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Betts does have some ability, but overall i don't see him as our #1 back. the rock impresses me with the little time he has gotten at the position but he doesn't have that breakaway speed like portis. he is more of a consistent yardage back. which isn't necessarily a bad thing. in my opinion we need portis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMac Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Originally posted by qb18_200400 I agree. Keep the rock and betts! Portis is awsome, but too much money! Tell me about it! That $380k he is making this year and $455k next year is going to kill us! And don't give me any BS about how we will have to renegotiate his contract, either. That is an assumption for the most part, and even if it is true, you don't turn down talent based on what the might cost in the future. If that is the case, we might as well move Smoot, Ramsey, and our first round draft pick right now and get it over with. PORTIS IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE, FOLKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinGodfather Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 THERE IS NO IF...we WILL keep Clinton Portis!!!:dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Plus we really have the money to spend if you think about it guys. We are well under the cap now. And next year the only significant player that will be a free agent is Smoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsmetsfan Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 I'm thinking the rumors are coming out about Portis going somewhere else because of the huge contract demands he is making. Portis has already stated that he would hold out if he didn't receive a new contract. Look at the history of the backs Gibbs has used to win his super bowls. Don't to be a top 5 be a top 5 back to be successful with gibbs, look at the success ernest byner had with us he wasn't nearly the same back when he played for browns. I think signing duce staley or drafting greg jones or kevin jones would be good options if we can get good value in a trade for portis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Portis has said that he won't holdout this year no matter which team he is playing for. I think the Redskins will keep his current salary this year and work on a long-term contract with him after June 1st for next season and beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmac1577 Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 I dont believe the rumors that the skins will trade clinton portis to new england for 2 1st rounders i think joe gibbs saw what portis has done over his first 2 seasons 3000+ yards and 29 touchdowns and i can see him getting close to 1800 yards behind joe bugels line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 Betts = Not Fast Not Strong Canidate = Fast Not Strong Goes down to arm tackles by DBs If we trade Portis we will be drafting Greg Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnacpa Posted March 1, 2004 Share Posted March 1, 2004 TMAC ... that is a very bold prediction considering that No Bugel line has ever had a runner rush for 1,500 or more yards. Also, no Redskins, ergo - no runner under Gibbs, has ever rushed for 1,500 yards. I would be absolutely happy if Portis were to continue to perform the way he has been over the past 2 years. 1,550 yards and 15 TD's is no shabby at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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