SI.com: Portis and Betts #3 RB Tandem in the league

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

ARE YOU NUTS?????????? Betts is the RB of the future for the Skins... I will bet you cash that Portis won't be with the Skins in 2 seasons.:smashfrea

I agree, but that's because of Portis's contract and the way the Skins handle that kind of thing. Running back of the future, though? He's older than Clinton.

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I agree, but that's because of Portis's contract and the way the Skins handle that kind of thing. Running back of the future, though? He's older than Clinton.

Yes, but Portis has been run to death since he has been in the league... Betts has been allowed to develop and grow.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Yes, but Portis has been run to death since he has been in the league... Betts has been allowed to develop and grow.

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by jdlea

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

Sometimes it's not the years as much as it's the mileage.

You're right about Betts though -- he can't be counted on as a 16-game starter. In exchange for a high pick or two, we're hoping some other team falls for that.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Sometimes it's not the years as much as it's the mileage.

You're right about Betts though -- he can't be counted on as a 16-game starter. In exchange for a high pick or two, we're hoping some other team falls for that.

I agree, but still, at 30, it's hard to annoit him. I don't think you wait till a running back turns 30 to make him the #1 guy. On that note, as far as mileage is concerned, he's missed significant time 3 out of his 5 seasons, that's gotta take its toll.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I agree, but still, at 30, it's hard to annoit him. I don't think you wait till a running back turns 30 to make him the #1 guy. On that note, as far as mileage is concerned, he's missed significant time 3 out of his 5 seasons, that's gotta take its toll.

I meant that while Betts is older, Portis has way more mileage.

Either way, Portis will give us a major ground threat for the next two years or so, and Betts gives us a nice follow-up punch.

I still say that if somebody comes along and knocks our socks off with an offer for Betts, we should take it. Guys that can fill Betts' role can be found just about anywhere.

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by jdlea

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

Have you ever heard of Tiki Barber... since he didn't play much in his early years, he only got better and better.... just look at his last year. Betts is more of a Redskin style runner and has the potential for years of being a great benefit to us.....

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Have you ever heard of Tiki Barber... since he didn't play much in his early years, he only got better and better.... just look at his last year. Betts is more of a Redskin style runner and has the potential for years of being a great benefit to us.....

i love betts, just like the rest of the redskins. but if you are comparing him to tiki barber, i want what your smoking

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i love betts, just like the rest of the redskins. but if you are comparing him to tiki barber, i want what your smoking

I ain't gonna tell you... because then you would want some.....

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Have you ever heard of Tiki Barber... since he didn't play much in his early years, he only got better and better.... just look at his last year. Betts is more of a Redskin style runner and has the potential for years of being a great benefit to us.....

Tiki Barber is a far superior back to anything Betts has EVER shown, for one. Two, why does everyone seem to think that Betts is "more of a Skins style runner"? Gibbs doesn't think so or he would start Betts. Portis runs harder, blocks better, fumbles less, and gets in the end zone more. Oh, and he's more durable...and YOUNGER. Betts can't stay healthy and fumbles in HUGE situations. Betts is more patient and ran well through holes you could drive a truck through. I liked the way he produced at the end of the year, but he's nowhere near the runner Portis is and he's not close to Tiki.