Betts better than Portis?

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Smurf85

Yeah its not like Portis had 1500 yds last year and 11 tds.I have said this before and i guess i have to say it again.Look at the carries guys and wake up.Portis never got more than 23 carries in one game this year.He was getting 14 to 17 carries a game.Betts has got 24,28 and now 33.Give Portis that many carries and you will see better numbers.

That's a really good point. I never even thought about it.

[Longtimefan]

I really don't see where it matters which one is better. I'm delighted we have them both on the team, and look foreward to good things from them both in the future.

[Big C]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I really don't see where it matters which one is better. I'm delighted we have them both on the team, and look foreward to good things from them both in the future.

i agree. we are going to use both a lot so i dont see the what the arguing is about. this is an awesome "problem" to have

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by jdlea

That's a really good point. I never even thought about it.

You might want to read my earlier post, and rethink your thought of it being a good point...it's not when you examine the facts.

[Southpaw]

Wow. So Betts has a nice streak of games, and everyone wants to dismiss the fact that he's been on the team for five seasons, and never had anything close to this level of production. Yes, he's better than Portis. That's why Portis has as many yards in the last two seasons as Betts has in his career. Portis also has as many touchdowns this season, as Betts has in his career. So yeah, let's all act like Betts decent string of games makes him better than one of the most complete players in the league. Talk about a knee jerk. Stupid question, no matter whatever circumstantial scenario you want to throw out.

I do however think Betts is a nice compliment to Portis, and he might even have better vision than Portis. The problem with Betts is if the hole isn't there, he's almost completely ineffective. Portis can turn nothing into something better than most backs in the league, and his speed and big play ability are above average also. And Portis is arguably the best blocking halfback in the league; something that Betts is sub par at. While I think having both of them in the backfield will be a very nice situation next season, debating who is the better football player isn't even and argument.

[724Skinsfan]

The only way to compare the two would be to seperate Betts shoulder and give him a moth to heal. Once he hits the holes as hard as CP does after that, there might be a discussion. Betts w/o a doubt MUST work on his blocking.