Changes at RB for 2007

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GREENSTHEMAN

I don't think that Portis will ask to be traded, however I think that Betts has proved more productive as a runner than Portis, I do think Portis is a better blocker in the backfield. I would not be surprised next year if Betts takes the #1 spot however, If nothing else I think he has earned a shot at the #1 spot personally.

Not a chance!

You don't replace an annual 1500-yard rusher because he had to sit out from a shoulder surgery.

You're another one who is forgetting how good Portis is and how much energy and talent he brings to the field...plus he's a better blocker AND passer.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Buster

Not a chance!

You don't replace an annual 1500-yard rusher because he had to sit out from a shoulder surgery.

You're another one who is forgetting how good Portis is and how much energy and talent he brings to the field...plus he's a better blocker AND passer.

Seriously, it makes me shake my head and wonder why this is even being discussed. Crazy....

[Beemnseven]

I think the pressing question is, will Betts' emergence as a serious running threat change Saunders' offense into a Pittsburgh Steeler/Kansas City Chief type attack, with a run-first mentality?

Are we going to be a 60% running team? Should we?

[The Huddle]

I'm new here but I guess I'll just jump in with both feet.

I am really suprised at the ammount of speculation going on as to whether Portis or Betts will be dealt in the offseason. I just think it's a stretch that such a drastic move would be made based on a few good days (oaky, great days) from Betts down the stretch after the team had fallen from contention.

I love what Betts is doing and I love the return to a more run-oriented attack. I also appreciate that among some fans there's a lingering feeling that Portis, while great, has never been the north-south back that has traditionally thrived under Gibbs. Still, a trade of either back, especially Portis, seems pretty far fetched to me.

[GREENSTHEMAN]

Originally Posted by Buster

Not a chance!

You don't replace an annual 1500-yard rusher because he had to sit out from a shoulder surgery.

You're another one who is forgetting how good Portis is and how much energy and talent he brings to the field...plus he's a better blocker AND passer.

What I see in Betts is the way he hits the hole, to me he seems to be more decisive when he picks the hole he is going to run into, and he seems much quicker as he goes through the hole.

I did mention that Portis is a better blocker, I just think that he will be given a shot at being the #1 back, I don't think he would win it out right, but that is the type of competition the team needs, it can only improve the way the team approaches the running game next year.

No matter who has the ball when I just want the Skins to run the ball down other teams throats, and then hit them with a few well timed bombs ....maybe next year!!!!!