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Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha
I like Betts a lot, thinks Portis-Betts would be a great duo, and I also don't want much change, but I would trade Betts if we got a 1st rounder for him. I just think we can get more value out of trading him and drafting a defensive player than holding on to him.
I know the 2-back system is gaining popularity, but no team with a RB as good as Portis has such a system. Most teams with a 2-back system have 2 mediocre RBs who can't carry the load by themselves. Moreover, the teams that did have two quality backs last season, are turning to a feature back system. The Bears let go of Jones, Rhodes might not return to the Colts, Dillon is done with the Pats, and Barber is done with the Giants. So, I honestly think the 2-back system is a flash in the pan fad that gained popularity with the Bears-Colts SB, but one that will fade in time.
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I think people talking about it will fade w/time. IN reality it's nothing new. Until sometime in the 80s, fullbacks used to run the ball regularly & a lot of teams had a 3rd down back. Now the fullbacks mainly block, but teams give the extra carries to the 2nd string rb.
I"m glad we have 2 tough backs, just hope that Betts won't fumble at crucial times like late last year.