Betts better than Portis?

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Wouldn't it cost us in cap money if we traded Portis, and one other thing I wouldn't trade Portis because in the NFL you need 2 backs. This is also the first year Betts hasn't missed any time due to injury.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

Wouldn't it cost us in cap money if we traded Portis, and one other thing I wouldn't trade Portis because in the NFL you need 2 backs. This is also the first year Betts hasn't missed any time due to injury.

Don't even worry, the trade CP talk comes from those with severe and incurable Maddenitis.

[Schneed10]

Betts is a good runner and I'm glad we have him.

But Portis is a better blocker and Portis has a lot more breakaway speed. With all due respect to Betts, Portis would have gone for 171 yards against Philly very easily. Those were gaping holes he had to run through, and Portis has the speed and elusiveness to break those for a big TD run.

Portis and Betts are both value-adding players for us, even if they're splitting carries. They're both worth the $ we're paying them. We should be talking about shedding the fat - guys on the fringe like Wynn or Daniels.

[SmootSmack]

It would have gotten 5 pages regardless. We here can talk about anything. See Question 3

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

We here can talk about anything. See Question 3

I know, that's what I like about this site.

[dall-assblows]

you need 2 above average backs to be successful in this league.

or at least one really good one, and one average.

[Longtimefan]

So, after six pages, who is the better back, Betts or Portis?

[dgack]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

So, after six pages, who is the better back, Betts or Portis?

Mike Vick, according to the stats.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by dgack

Mike Vick, according to the stats.

That's so ironic, because that's who I thought you were talking about all the time.

[dgack]

This is exactly what I wanted to hear from Ladell:

Instead of fleeing from the shadow of Portis, Betts has elected to remain a Redskin.
"Most teams use two tailbacks," Betts said. "If I left here, I would probably still be part of a 1-2 punch somewhere else.
"I enjoy playing here. I enjoy playing for Joe Gibbs. I believe in what he has for us. I want to get this thing turned around."
The Redskins believe re-signing Betts is a step in the right direction.

(from http://www.richmondtimesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArti cle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149192133090&path=%21sports&s =1045855934844 )

[onlydarksets]

Originally Posted by dgack

This is exactly what I wanted to hear from Ladell:



(from http://www.richmondtimesdispatch.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD%2FMGArticle%2FRTD_BasicArti cle&c=MGArticle&cid=1149192133090&path=%21sports&s =1045855934844 )

That is awesome to hear - Betts seems to have the right attitude.

[skins009]

Anybody who thinks Betts is better than portis needs to have their head examined.

[dgack]

Originally Posted by skins009

Anybody who thinks Betts is better than portis needs to have their head examined.

Thank God you enlightened us with a well-reasoned retort.

[Smurf85]

Originally Posted by skins009

Anybody who thinks Betts is better than portis needs to have their head examined.

AMEN!

[itvnetop]

this argument is null... we have both for the foreseeable future and we're going to use both equally in saunders' offense next year. both careers will be extended b/c of each other.