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Originally Posted by MTRedskinsFan
LOL. Seems like every thread on the ground game turns into Portis v. Betts. The two-back system is working OK but it's not dominant. The reason is Betts is one of those backs who needs a lot of carries to begin reading the defense. Others have said it and he's admitted it. Betts isn't the best guy to come in once every few plays and be real productive. Sellers does it because he's so damn powerful. I think Portis should continue to get the bulk of carries, Sellers more in short and goal line, and Betts in screens and passes (he does have better hands than CP).
All that said, Betts is a huge factor. If CP gets hurt Betts can be real productive just like last year. Everyone wants to think of him as a power but he got real talent to avoid tacklers in close quarters once he gets in the groove. He did it over and over again last year. Also, Betts really seems like a back that could turn out like a Tiki for us. Seriously! CP will be long gone before Betts and he just keeps learning. I think when it's his time to take the bulk of carries in our downhill running game Betts will really impress (again).
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No one is really aruguing Portis v. Betts. At least I'm not. And I started the thread. I just want to see Portis get most of the carries instead of splitting them. I think he's one of those guys that get's better as you get into the fourth quarter. That's taking nothing away from Ladell Betts at all.