Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell

PFunk26 · 12-07-2006, 04:16 PM

Running back Ladell Betts is close to agreeing to a contract extension with the Redskins, according to numerous NFL sources, and the Redskins are working hard to prevent the veteran from hitting the free agent market.
-- Washington Post

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ors.nfl/1.html

Not sure how much stock to put in this but looks like Duckett was a one year plan.

I appologize if out there I tried to see if anyone posted this and didn't see it.

dmek25 · 12-07-2006, 04:31 PM

i like duckett, but bringing him here was just plain stupid

The Zimmermans · 12-07-2006, 04:35 PM

Seriously, and that rumor that the redskins went and got him to prevent the eagles from getting him is rediculous, if that is actually true, I might get sick to my stomach

MTK · 12-07-2006, 04:39 PM

I guess we're going to go down the bag on the Duckett deal path again.

I agree in hindsight the move stinks. But at the time we were looking for an insurance policy for Portis, and Betts in the past hasn't proven to be very durable. Turns out it was an expensive insurance policy we didn't need.

On the topic of Betts though, I'm glad we're pushing to keep him. Perhaps a sign that the team will look to reward their own more often?

CrazyCanuck · 12-07-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I guess we're going to go down the bag on the Duckett deal path again.

I agree in hindsight the move stinks. But at the time we were looking for an insurance policy for Portis, and Betts in the past hasn't proven to be very durable. Turns out it was an expensive insurance policy we didn't need.

On the topic of Betts though, I'm glad we're pushing to keep him. Perhaps a sign that the team will look to reward their own more often?

Agreed.

Hog1 · 12-07-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I guess we're going to go down the bag on the Duckett deal path again.

I agree in hindsight the move stinks. But at the time we were looking for an insurance policy for Portis, and Betts in the past hasn't proven to be very durable. Turns out it was an expensive insurance policy we didn't need.

On the topic of Betts though, I'm glad we're pushing to keep him. Perhaps a sign that the team will look to reward their own more often?

Totally agree. That's what insurance is all about. Insurance against the unknown future. I pay a SHITLOAD ( like most of you) every year. I rarely use it.
I would love to find a useful place for Duckett as well. Sellers leading for Duckett.........can't beat it

PFunk26 · 12-07-2006, 04:42 PM

Yeah I'd rather not have my thread turn to a bag on the Duckett deal thread. I figure whats done is done, both are great backups.

redsk1 · 12-07-2006, 04:50 PM

Good news and a good move to try to keep Betts (still a stupid move to trade for Duckett-i couldn't help it- i promise never to mention it again until the draft next year).

The Zimmermans · 12-07-2006, 04:58 PM

Ladell is definitely a true redskin. Always plays 100%, fights for that extra yard, and I can't remember him ever complaining about lack of touches in the past despite his backup status. If we are gonna stay a running team, it is important for us to sign ladell and dockery, indicating that we want "redskin players" to help us execute "redskin football". I'm confident that we will always be able to run the football as long as we have this veteran O-line, with sellers, cooley, and betts or portis in the backfield.

hesscl34 · 12-07-2006, 04:59 PM

I really hope Betts does sign. We need him for depth. He's no Portis though.

As for Duckett. I think it was a great move considering Portis was hurt. He was insurance, only. But I sure would like to see more of him out there the rest of this season!

GTripp0012 · 12-07-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

I really hope Betts does sign. We need him for depth. He's no Portis though.

As for Duckett. I think it was a great move considering Portis was hurt. He was insurance, only. But I sure would like to see more of him out there the rest of this season!

Well, if we were 8-3 when we had to IR Portis, the move to get Duckett would look like the move of the century. Of course if we were 8-3, I doubt we would have IRed Portis.

freddyg12 · 12-07-2006, 05:12 PM

the washpost said a signing bonus of 6-7mil, about what I figured we'd have to pay to keep him from shopping

VTSkins897 · 12-07-2006, 06:28 PM

i'd love to keep ladell. let's face it, rbs just don't last long and we need all the quality depth we can get. ladell could likely start for most of the 32 nfl teams (i know he is now).

jbcjr14 · 12-07-2006, 06:33 PM

Hell, Betts is the best receiver we got this year!!!! I do believe he leads the team in reception and if not its pretty close!

I hope he resigns as well. He is a good solid backup that can step up when needed.

SmootSmack · 12-07-2006, 06:40 PM

I am curious though if he's stepped up his performance this year because he's playing for a contract. By "stepping up" I mean play through injuries he normally doesn't play through

12-07-2006, 04:16 PM	#1
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 44 Posts: 355	Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell Running back Ladell Betts is close to agreeing to a contract extension with the Redskins, according to numerous NFL sources, and the Redskins are working hard to prevent the veteran from hitting the free agent market. -- Washington Post http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ors.nfl/1.html Not sure how much stock to put in this but looks like Duckett was a one year plan. I appologize if out there I tried to see if anyone posted this and didn't see it. __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

12-07-2006, 04:31 PM	#2
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell i like duckett, but bringing him here was just plain stupid __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

12-07-2006, 04:35 PM	#3
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell Seriously, and that rumor that the redskins went and got him to prevent the eagles from getting him is rediculous, if that is actually true, I might get sick to my stomach __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

12-07-2006, 04:39 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell I guess we're going to go down the bag on the Duckett deal path again. I agree in hindsight the move stinks. But at the time we were looking for an insurance policy for Portis, and Betts in the past hasn't proven to be very durable. Turns out it was an expensive insurance policy we didn't need. On the topic of Betts though, I'm glad we're pushing to keep him. Perhaps a sign that the team will look to reward their own more often? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-07-2006, 04:42 PM	#7
PFunk26 Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grafton, WI Age: 44 Posts: 355	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell Yeah I'd rather not have my thread turn to a bag on the Duckett deal thread. I figure whats done is done, both are great backups. __________________ 'I don’t care what it takes, we’re not leaving here without another ring.’ ”

12-07-2006, 04:50 PM	#8
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell Good news and a good move to try to keep Betts (still a stupid move to trade for Duckett-i couldn't help it- i promise never to mention it again until the draft next year).

12-07-2006, 04:58 PM	#9
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell Ladell is definitely a true redskin. Always plays 100%, fights for that extra yard, and I can't remember him ever complaining about lack of touches in the past despite his backup status. If we are gonna stay a running team, it is important for us to sign ladell and dockery, indicating that we want "redskin players" to help us execute "redskin football". I'm confident that we will always be able to run the football as long as we have this veteran O-line, with sellers, cooley, and betts or portis in the backfield. __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

12-07-2006, 04:59 PM	#10
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell I really hope Betts does sign. We need him for depth. He's no Portis though. As for Duckett. I think it was a great move considering Portis was hurt. He was insurance, only. But I sure would like to see more of him out there the rest of this season!

12-07-2006, 05:12 PM	#12
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell the washpost said a signing bonus of 6-7mil, about what I figured we'd have to pay to keep him from shopping

12-07-2006, 06:28 PM	#13
VTSkins897 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 41 Posts: 890	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell i'd love to keep ladell. let's face it, rbs just don't last long and we need all the quality depth we can get. ladell could likely start for most of the 32 nfl teams (i know he is now).

12-07-2006, 06:33 PM	#14
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell Hell, Betts is the best receiver we got this year!!!! I do believe he leads the team in reception and if not its pretty close! I hope he resigns as well. He is a good solid backup that can step up when needed. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

12-07-2006, 06:40 PM	#15
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Looks Like we're Pushing for Ladell I am curious though if he's stepped up his performance this year because he's playing for a contract. By "stepping up" I mean play through injuries he normally doesn't play through __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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