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Originally Posted by Ruhskins
I think Betts seeing less reps probably has more to do with Portis than Betts. I haven't read everything coming out of OTAs, but is there anything from the coaches that would imply Mason having a chance to make the roster?
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No, theres not. My statement there is based solely on the fact that the reason Mason didnt make the cut last year was his below-average pass-blocking and special teams performance. Mason has said those are the areas of his game he's working on, so IF he can improve in those areas, i think he has a chance to unseat Betts. Portis is our star running back, but this team knows it needs to get younger at the position. If Mason can get himself to performing at, say 80% of the level Betts plays, then i think we'd switch to Mason for the youth and upside. Its still a longshot, though.