Sebowski Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Portis is not in line to break Bret Farve's record of most starts in a row. He missed 3 games last year due to injury. Lets think the worse here and say he goes down for a couple games this year. Who will get his carries? Will one guy step up and be productive, or will we have to go RBBC and use different guys for different situations? If one guy can step up that would be important Fantasy Footballers like myself. Rock showed last year he could be a feature back, Trung had his moments when healthy, and Betts just wasn't ever healthy. I'm going to go with Trung (if he is still a Redskin). He has the most similar running style to Portis, and the most upside. I could also see them use a commitee aproach. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyKilmer Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I will be the minority here, But I really believe Trung would be a nice change of pace back that could spell Portis here and there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsMarchingBand Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Originally posted by Sebowski Portis is not in line to break Bret Farve's record of most starts in a row. He missed 3 games last year due to injury. Lets think the worse here and say he goes down for a couple games this year. I'm going to go with Trung (if he is still a Redskin). He has the most similar running style to Portis, and the most upside. I could also see them use a commitee aproach. What do you guys think? Portis missed "1" game last year because of injury, two he was held out at the end of the season so he would not get hurt. I agree with you as far as Trung goes he would be a nice back-up for Portis I like every back up we have actually, but Trung has the most upside as you said, he is a speed back, and can cut. Although I don't think anyone in the NFL can cut as fast at that speed like Portis(was some espn guy did a good job proving this on tape at least comparing him to other backs such as Deuce and LT when the trade happened). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Joe Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I want Rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsMarchingBand Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Originally posted by SkinsFan589 I want Rock! NO NO MORE ROCK FOR YOU, STAY OFF THE ROCK!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I would like to see Rock as the primary backup, but it all depends what Joe wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I will give y'all ONE guess who I want to back up Portis. Eight years of being Rock's #1 fan. He deserves this shot. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Betts I still believe he can be a number 1 back in this league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschlesi Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I dont any of them until they learn how to read a blitz pick up the linebacker before our Qb gets pummelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebowski Posted May 10, 2004 Author Share Posted May 10, 2004 3 posts supporting Rock, but only 1 vote for him. You're not even drinking your own kool-aid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 It's gotta be Betts. We have the chance to be really good at RB this season. Proper use of Betts does 2 things. First it rests Portis for the season and for the second half when the D is tired. Second, it give Betts what he needs most - carries. Again, this could be as much as a bright spot as or WR situation or even or QB situation or as good as ................... MAN I'M GETTING PSYCHED FOR THE SEASON!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miragv Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Truthfully at first I was a Portis fan but his ****y, me first attitude really set me off. I'm more of a Ladell Betts fan myself I believe that it should be an open competition, isn't that what football is all about anyway. He should also shut up about #26, its Ohalete's and he's done more for the Skins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Well with reports from camp giving those guys props it sounds like we will be able to keep the millions..... and millions of Rock fans happy and give Betts some touches too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I am going with Betts. He's got the size and isn't that bad of an option catching the football out of the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I choose Betts, I think Dung sucks and should be cut. Rock and Morton are good 3rd down threats as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaSkin Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I think it will be hard for the 'skins to keep Betts, Trung, Morton and Rock (not to mention Sultan). I suspect we will not be carrying 5 tailbacks and I have a suspicion that Rock will be the odd man out. That said, if Trung goes down I expect we'll see a mix of Trung and Betts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Originally posted by miragv Truthfully at first I was a Portis fan but his ****y, me first attitude really set me off. I'm more of a Ladell Betts fan myself I believe that it should be an open competition, isn't that what football is all about anyway. He should also shut up about #26, its Ohalete's and he's done more for the Skins. Ironic that you are telling somebody to shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Canidate is an athlete but not a football player. I think it will be a surprise if he is on the opening day roster. He has speed but nothing else. His instincts as a runner are average, his hands are average and he can't block worth a lick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankbones Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Oh, and Betts is our best option to back up CP. He will soften up the defense and allow Portis to break big runs. We need Betts to be a punishing RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinFromNepal Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I would like Sultan to be our second RB............. He can be as good as anyone with experience............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdc Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 I dont any of them until they learn how to read a blitz pick up the linebacker before our Qb gets pummelled. from JSCHLESI That could be a reason to let at least one of them go. Rock is not as much liability because he had no big time trade value and wasn't on the radar. So he's more of a plus to have. He's IS becoming a "short yardage" specialist, something Gibbs loves. He's a mini-version of an Otis Wonsley. That means he stays. Trung Candidate just has to, I mean HAS TO, distance himself from the rest of the RB's to include that blocking you mentioned. That is because there are RB's in the league who will be available that could block far better and get at least close to his yardage on carries. If that is the case still, after say five weeks before, the season opener, then he will be gone. There isn't enough time for Earnest Byner to fumbling around with Candidate's feelings, as opposed to the needs of the team. The sooner you get a replacement to do the job, the better. If Candidate can improve (and you WILL need at least the first preseason game to tell that he can handle bum rushes, blitzes and corner blitzes), then he has some breathing room. Byner will be able to tell if its just a tease and a stall for time, something he doesn't need. Ladell Betts is the one with options we can use, should he be at least consistantly healthy. He can run between and outside the tackles (not as fast as Candidate, but still can get there). All three backs can catch, but Betts is a bigger target, moves well with screens and although doesn't break tackles like you wished he could, he gains enough to move the chains. We just need to see more of him. If a ding gets him again, Gibbs may be forced to trade him for a future pick next year, when he gets healthy again or let him go altogether. Good RB's don't consistantly get injured so much they are a liability to the team. Apparently if you need band aids all the time, maybe being a RB in the NFL isn't for you. Try the AFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Canidate doesn't play special teams, that is another negative on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsMarchingBand Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Who ever they pick I am sure we will be happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X-Factor Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 There doesn't have to be a set #2 RB. Just like at CB, we have the luxury or brining in guys depending on the situation. If we only keep three RBs (I assume Portis, Betts, and Rock) then we could have Betts come in every once in awhile to spell Portis. Rock could be used in third and short as well as goaline situations. I would kind of like to see a three headed monster type system (With Portis obviously getting most of the work). It would keep everyone fresh and keep the defense on their toes. 1000th post, yay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 i feel very confident and comfortable with betts getting alot of touches this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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