Who has the better running duo in NFC east?

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

If not, the Redskins win hands down. There is no better back in the NFC East than Portis. Tripplet? That's debatable.

Love Portis, but when healthy I'll take Westbrook. He's got the receiving skills and game breaking ability that Portis lacks. Of course he's never 100% healthy but apples to apples Westbrook is better.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Love Portis, but when healthy I'll take Westbrook. He's got the receiving skills and game breaking ability that Portis lacks. Of course he's never 100% healthy but apples to apples Westbrook is better.

I know Westbrook used to give us HELL. It's just been so long since I've seen him healthy. I guess he's still a great back but we sure put it on him this year.

[vallin21]

I think we can stop the run game because we've stopped it past, but I'm kinda scared with witten and TO. I think Horton (or Doughty) will do a good job with both.

[Ruhskins]

NFC EAST RBs RUSHING STATS (CARRIES/YDS/AVG/TD)
(after three weeks)

Washington
C. Portis 65/248/3.8/3
L. Betts 11/48/4.4/0

Dallas
M. Barber 62/285/4.6/4
F. Jones 18/148/8.2/2

NY
B. Jacobs 50/244/4.9/1
D. Ward 26/177/6.8/0

Philly
B. Westbrook 42/161/3.8/3
C. Buckha... 12/48/4.0/0

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I think if you look at the current performance of RBs, I would put Dallas RB tandem 1st, because of the amount of yds/TDs and they've played two good defenses (Philly and GB). I want to go with the Skins second, but Philly has played Pittsburgh and Dallas, which have good defenses, and they still put up 3 TDs, although not as many yds. The Skins are a close 3rd, due to the amount of yds and putting up 3 TDs, as with Philly, Washington's running game is just one player (Portis). Our team has played two average defenses (N.O./Cards) and a good defense (NYG). Finally, I would put NYG's RB tandem fourth b/c althougth they've gained a lot of yds, they have 1 TD to show for, and this is playing against teams like St. Louis and Cincy, which have weak defenses. Plus, we kept Jacobs scoreless, despite gaining over 100 yds against us.

[NYCSkin]

I like the big back/scat back duo that the Gmen have. However, the offensive lines of these teams play a huge role in determining the best duo. Right now--I think Dallas' O line is the best run blocking line and therefore Barber and Jones have the best numbers. A great running back cannot compensate for a poor Oline. A great Oline only needs an above average back to produce good stats...

[SFREDSKIN]

Everyone is forgetting Cartwright, which gives a 3 headed monster and if we would have kept Mason make that's a 4 headed monster. If Cartwright was to start due to injury I could see him gaining 100yards. He's done it before.

[memphisskin]

I want to go with Portis/Betts, but we're still working on getting Portis going (that 3.8 ypc is not cool). So the Cowboys have the best running back tandem in the division, as well as the fans most likely to break their arms from patting themselves on the back.

[sandtrapjack]

Gotta go with the Giants in the East. Although Barber and Jones in Dallas show great potential, Felix Jones has only 3 games in his career and it is way too early to judge IMO

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Gotta go with the Giants in the East. Although Barber and Jones in Dallas show great potential, Felix Jones has only 3 games in his career and it is way too early to judge IMO

Even with Barber/Jones having scored 6 TDs, while all three G-Men RBs have scored only 2 TDs this season so far?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Even with Barber/Jones having scored 6 TDs, while all three G-Men RBs have scored only 2 TDs this season so far?

Eli ran for one,does that count?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Eli ran for one,does that count?

Um no. He's suppose to pass the ball. LOL.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Gotta go with the Giants in the East. Although Barber and Jones in Dallas show great potential, Felix Jones has only 3 games in his career and it is way too early to judge IMO

Thank you for bringing up the fact that Jones has only three games under his belt. The way the NFL goes he could be mopping floors in a coupl of years.

[Valleyranchgirl]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Thank you for bringing up the fact that Jones has only three games under his belt. The way the NFL goes he could be mopping floors in a coupl of years.

Fair enough hopefully Felix does not turn out like Julius. Considering that factor I would give it to the Giants.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by Valleyranchgirl

No surprise I gotta go with Dallas. Barber runs harder than anyone I have seen "no homer". Felix Jones has great vision and a strong burst once he sees the hole.

I would say in order the Giants(three headed monster), Skins(very close second Betts is good at times and then he is not), and Eagles (Buckhalter, I'll pass).

What do the Skins need to do to stop Felix Sunday?

Barber is a good back, but this whole "runs harder than anyone" is just garbage. He's the flavor of the month for the media. He ran pretty hard for under 50 yds on Sunday. Not sure how old you are so you may not have seen some of these guys but, there are MANY backs who ran MUCH harder than Barber: Earl Campbell, Franco Harris, Walter Payton, Jim Brown, Larry Brown, Larry Czonka, Jerome Bettis, and lest we not forget John Riggins.

Here are current backs who run just as hard if not harder: Brandon Jacobs, LT, Adrian Peterson, Matt Forte, Stephen Jackson.

[dmvskinzfan08]

We are third in this because. Philly has no run game without Westbrook. CP does his thing. Betts makes a play here and their but he's not that outstanding. I wish he would actually step his game up 2 notches and CP step his game up 1 notch. Dont get me wrong. CP played his ass off last game. I am a CP fan. I just want him to have his break out game. The O-Line needs to improve in the run game blocking to add to that.. But it might come against the Eagles..Hmmm..Wouldn't that be nice.