Battle of the NFC East: Running Backs

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by PennSkinsFan

http://dcprosportsreport.com/2009/08/battle-of-the-nfc-east-running-backs.html

Pretty fair assessment. I knock Portis, because he can't bust long runs anymore and because he's not a factor in the passing game, BUT he's definitely the best RB in the NFC East. He runs hard, punishes DBs, plays hurt, secures the ball and blocks like no other RB in the league. What I don't like is what we pay for him, but whateva.

I just hope we platoon our backs this year, so Portis is fresh at the end of the season and defenses have more weapons to be concerned with. Betts gets a raw deal, IMO. He's not a home run hitter and doesn't factor in the passing game either, but the dude ran for over 1000 yards just a few seasons ago.

I always thought Rock could have been an effective third down back, but what do I know. I would think that anyone who can return kick-offs for TDs can do some damage if given the ball in space. Maybe 4-5 well designed pass plays to Rock would pay dividends in the form of long runs to the house! Holler if you hear me!

[sportscurmudgeon]

The problem with this poll is that the teams in the NFC East ask their backs to play very different games.

To those who say that Portis is the best back in the NFC East hands down - - a position with which I agree - - ask yourself to evaluate honestly how he would perform in the Eagles' system where he was spread out at WR about 5-10 plays per game. Portis' stats and his overall effectiveness would go down in that regimen.

Oh, by the way, Brian Westbrook would not be nearly the "beast" some think he is in the Redskins' offense...

I could see Marion Barber and/or Brandon Jacobs thriving in the Skins' system to the same extent that Portis does.

I could see Bradshaw thriving with the Eagles but not doing nearly as well with the Skins.

I think I'll pass on this poll. It is too complicated for me...

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

The problem with this poll is that the teams in the NFC East ask their backs to play very different games.

To those who say that Portis is the best back in the NFC East hands down - - a position with which I agree - - ask yourself to evaluate honestly how he would perform in the Eagles' system where he was spread out at WR about 5-10 plays per game. Portis' stats and his overall effectiveness would go down in that regimen.

Oh, by the way, Brian Westbrook would not be nearly the "beast" some think he is in the Redskins' offense...

I could see Marion Barber and/or Brandon Jacobs thriving in the Skins' system to the same extent that Portis does.

I could see Bradshaw thriving with the Eagles but not doing nearly as well with the Skins.

I think I'll pass on this poll. It is too complicated for me...

I agree 100% with this post.

I'll look at it this way- IMO the best RB in the division as far as performing the way their respective team needs given the system, I say Brian Westbrook. He's the best WCO RB in football.

After that I'd say Portis, then Jacobs, then Barber.

[Jay Schroeder]

[QUOTE=sportscurmudgeon;580687]
Oh, by the way, Brian Westbrook would not be nearly the "beast" some think he is in the Redskins' offense...

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your not giving him enough credit if your implying he's not a great rushing/receiving back who simply scores touchdowns in large amounts...and who cares, no one is speculating what his production would be like in the Redskins offense.

[Meks]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

Pretty fair assessment. I knock Portis, because he can't bust long runs anymore and because he's not a factor in the passing game, BUT he's definitely the best RB in the NFC East. !

boy does tht sound backwords.