Ladell Betts contract extension

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I'm still not entirely sold, but in the interest of continuity, I'm buying it. I like the fact that he's going to stay with team, I just don't think the guy has a whole lot of heart. I'm still not convinced he's more than a pretty good backup, I just hope they didn't give him a lot of money.

Betts could have been another Antonio Pierce waiting to happen. Besides if he goes, and Portis get's hurt again next year, who's next in line to carry the load?

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Betts could have been another Antonio Pierce waiting to happen. Besides if he goes, and Portis get's hurt again next year, who's next in line to carry the load?

Dude, I said I was with the signing, I just don't think he's all that good. I like the fact that they kept him. He's a decent back. He's just not great. I think he's staying where he should be at #2 on the depth chart of the Washington Redskins. I think if they gave him starter money, it's a horrible idea and might spell the end for Clinton here. However, if he got some decent money for being a backup, then it's a good deal.

As for Betts being a "better fit for Gibbs's system": Clinton is a better blocker and harder runner than Ladell Betts. He also gets in the end zone a lot more and fumbles less. Also, until this season, Clinton has stayed healthy far more consistently than Ladell.