Ladell Betts...the next Priest Holmes?

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Originally Posted by Southpaw

So outstanding that Joe Gibbs' first order of business, when he took over as head coach, was to trade away Champ Bailey and a second round pick to get Portis. You're correct about the health issue though, because he is rather fragile for never having more than 90 carries in a season. Betts is a solid back, but he has nowhere close to Portis' talent.

Gibbs has admitted that Betts is far better than he thought when he first arrived. The reason I say Betts is that good is this, Betts hits the hole harder and quicker than Portis, he's also a more powerful runner, yes Portis will get the bulk of the work but Betts is going to shine, as well he's playing for a new contract.

Personally I was alway's content with Betts talent wise as our featured back, but his inabilty to stay healthy has made him to unreliable up till now for a featured back.