Betts better than Portis?

Longtimefan · 12-15-2006, 11:15 AM

The major difference between Portis and Betts is, Portis has been the featured back in our offense since his arival. When you're the featured back in an offense in the NFL you become a marked man, and fortunately for Betts he has not started enough games to earn that distinction. Taking nothing away from his performances in the last three games, teams still haven't game planned against him like they would a Portis. In Sunday's game, Philadelphia blitzed themselves out of position on many plays, and the Oline did a great job. I would still like to see his blocking improve.

JoeRedskin · 12-15-2006, 12:37 PM

I like both Betts and Portis. Both are good backs. With that said, I think Portis is clearly the better back. Betts just doesn't have the same burst to the hole and homerun speed that Portis does. In both the Philly and Atlanta games, holes closed on Bettis that, had been half a step quicker, he would have broken for truly long gains. I am convinced Portis would have broken some big plays in both games.

Redskin · 12-17-2006, 08:51 AM

Heh i was about to say that but didnt want the mass WTF is this kid talking about that i sometimes get.

Pocket$ $traight · 12-17-2006, 10:26 PM

This idea is ridiculous and was confirmed when that jackass Baldinger said the same thing on the broadcast today.

12-15-2006, 11:15 AM	#1
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Betts better than Portis? The major difference between Portis and Betts is, Portis has been the featured back in our offense since his arival. When you're the featured back in an offense in the NFL you become a marked man, and fortunately for Betts he has not started enough games to earn that distinction. Taking nothing away from his performances in the last three games, teams still haven't game planned against him like they would a Portis. In Sunday's game, Philadelphia blitzed themselves out of position on many plays, and the Oline did a great job. I would still like to see his blocking improve. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

12-15-2006, 12:37 PM	#2
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: Betts better than Portis? I like both Betts and Portis. Both are good backs. With that said, I think Portis is clearly the better back. Betts just doesn't have the same burst to the hole and homerun speed that Portis does. In both the Philly and Atlanta games, holes closed on Bettis that, had been half a step quicker, he would have broken for truly long gains. I am convinced Portis would have broken some big plays in both games. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

12-17-2006, 08:51 AM	#3
Redskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: University of South Carolina Age: 37 Posts: 577	Re: Betts better than Portis? Heh i was about to say that but didnt want the mass WTF is this kid talking about that i sometimes get. __________________ University Of South Carolina '11 Go Cocks and Go Skins #21#RIP Sean Taylor a TRUE Redskin#21# <--Hey wheres my green approval rating?

12-17-2006, 10:26 PM	#4
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 50 Posts: 4,261	Re: Betts better than Portis? This idea is ridiculous and was confirmed when that jackass Baldinger said the same thing on the broadcast today.

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