Portis Injuries

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would think they're trying to get some more picks this year for (among other reasons) a running back somewhere in the 4th or 5th round. They're not exactly young at RB

If Zorn begins to trust Betts one could argue we have a guy who's still pretty fresh. I know he's like 29 but other than '06 he's had few carries.

... you're still right. We need a young guy learning the system and hungry to make a name, but when CP and Betts are pretty well locked up via cap and Rock is such a locker room guy and special teams stud... glad I don't have to make the call here.

[Trample the Elderly]

They work CP like a government mule. I thought to myself, "How can you one man carry the whole team?" Betts had a bad year. I do remember when they used CP, Betts, Cartwright, and Sellers to run the ball. Now that was good. Yeah he's our franchise running back but they shouldn't put the weight of the season on one man's shoulders. He has a big heart and I can fault him for that but so does Jansen. I love them to death but they're both only one injury away from retirement.
I think we made a big mistake letting Mason go although I'd like to have a big RB to complement CP's speed and drive.