The Official First Unofficial Predict the Opening Day Roster Thread

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Originally Posted by RobH4413

Why? What reason do we have to believe that either one will get significantly more touches than the other.

Betts is a proven pro-caliber running back more than capable of taking on the full load. Saunders will look to even the ball distribution to ease the beating Portis takes during the season, and to prevent the possibility of losing either one of them. Portis is the better full time back, so the nod for most carries will most likely go to him.

I also see Betts being a big dump off/hot route option when the blitz is on.

They'll keep Portis in to block, since that's an area he excels in, and use Betts as a pass option because he has great hands.

I think an excellent use of personel would be using Betts as a slot receiver in 4 WR sets, with Portis in the backfield.

It would eliminate the need for us to keep 5 WRs on the roster.