Will We Resign Duckett or Betts??

[NFLNetwork]

To me, it seems like SOMEWHAT of a waste to play duckett and betts in this system, and not bring them back. From Duckett's perspective, its a waste to spend a 3rd round pick on a guy that not going to be around next year. As far as Betts, he's shown he could be a very good backup, so why not try to keep him. Will we keep one if both play well OR will Free Agency claim both??

[dall-assblows]

i would love to have betts back.

TJ is suppose to be a big part of the offense this week, says gibbs

[Warpath]

Struggling with cap room its hard to say who stays and who goes. I think the rest of the season is the tryout. Duckett was a mistake of an insurance policy that is now (since Portis is on IR) hopefully about to pay off. Hes a gibbs type of guy I think, much like Betts is. No dancing just hitting the hole hard. So as to which one stays and which one goes I have no idea, but my money is on Betts because hes been around the Offense longer. This opinion is likely to change sepending on the play pf TJ Duckett.

[Longtimefan]

They should both be given equal duty for the remainder of the season and let their performance determine who stays, and who goes. However the final countdown will be financial, which one we're willing to pay.

[RobH4413]

Whoever has the most yards on the season from this point on. There is no sense increasing Betts value, as his contract expires this season. Duckett's does as well.

I'm assuming whomever has the better year, we throw some money towards. The lesser RB will get a mediocre offer, and he'll either take it or leave it.

[That Guy]

TJ is a better back, but betts will probably be cheaper to resign... either one would be great to have as a backup/spot starter (rock wouldn't be bad, but he's got to stop fumbling at the worst possible moments first).

[BrunellMVP?]

TJ is better in the he can get the tough yards, he's a better compliment to portis. This is not a knock on Betts as he is good too, and will get an opp to show is skills in this league, but TJ is the better fit. I hope gibbs agrees.

[ultimateskinsfan]

I say resign Betts and Franchise Duckett, so we can get some value back for him. What do you guys think?

[steveo395]

Originally Posted by ultimateskinsfan

I say resign Betts and Franchise Duckett, so we can get some value back for him. What do you guys think?

Duckett is way too crappy to franchise. We would have to pay him top 5 money because nobody is going to give a first round pick for him.

[Citizens for 81]

Originally Posted by ultimateskinsfan

I say resign Betts and Franchise Duckett, so we can get some value back for him. What do you guys think?

Franchise? Neither one of these guys will get the franchise or transitional tag.

If you franchise a player he must receive a salary that is at least equal to the top 5 salaries for his position, while a transitional tag requires a salary that at least equals the avg. of the top 10 for his position.

Does anyone think Duckett or Betts is a top 5 or top 10 for his position?

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[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by ultimateskinsfan

I say resign Betts and Franchise Duckett, so we can get some value back for him. What do you guys think?

Franchise a guy who Atlanta pushed out the door and has dressed for 3 games. Even our front office won't do that.

[Big C]

i think duckett is a more valuable player in the way the offense is moving. with campbell in, betts wont catch the ball as much i think. duckett is a better change of pace because he can be used in short yardage. betts can also be used, but is nowhere near as effective. betts is also 2 years older than duckett and is injury prone, remember his early career with us all the injuries? id keep duckett, though i like betts

[GREENSTHEMAN]

I say use Sellers as the lead blocker, Duckett as RB, and use Bettis as a change up.

[Citizens for 81]

Betts is way more versatile than Duckett. You can find guys like Duckett anywhere.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by Citizens for 81

Betts is way more versatile than Duckett. You can find guys like Duckett anywhere.

where is this anywhere you speak of? decent big backs are hard to find with so much emphasis on 40 times. betts is like chester taylor or a bit worse than foster. both of our reserve backs are in the "good backup, serviceable starter." betts is more versatile in that he catches well, but he does give you many extra yards when the play isn't there. both portis and duckett can make those yards out of nothing more consistently.