Betts needs to get extension now

paulskinsfan · 08-17-2006, 01:56 PM

I like Ladell, he's a great backup. That being said, I really don't think he's a No. 1 back b/c of his injury history. The Skins radio show said early contract extension talks have been started with him. If Danny can swing it, we need to extend his contract now because at the end of the season he'll Antonio Pierce us.

Gmanc711 · 08-17-2006, 02:32 PM

Defintley somthing to think about, I'm glad they are giving him talks now instead of waiting on it. Realistically there'd be some interest in him, but nothing that I think would shake the earth.

MightyJoeGibbs · 08-17-2006, 02:35 PM

We need to lock him in, it was discussed the other day on the nightly news and you can tell he has an agent who is whispering dollars signs in his ear. Betts stay in town, finish your career here and you can achieve what so many guys in the NFL never acquire and thats respect for the home team.

GTripp0012 · 08-17-2006, 02:40 PM

I love Ladell Betts. But from a cap standpoint, I'm not sure if giving him a long term deal is the best idea. I guess if he really wants to stay here, we should make it happen. But if he thinks he's worth starter money, we could replace him cheaply with a 3rd-4th round draft pick. I think the ball is in his court right now. How bad does he want to be a Washington Redskin?

MightyJoeGibbs · 08-17-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I love Ladell Betts. But from a cap standpoint, I'm not sure if giving him a long term deal is the best idea. I guess if he really wants to stay here, we should make it happen. But if he thinks he's worth starter money, we could replace him cheaply with a 3rd-4th round draft pick. I think the ball is in his court right now. How bad does he want to be a Washington Redskin?

Betts seems he is gonna test the market. I saw the same response when asked in camp from Champ, Smoot, now Betts see his leverage and I be suprised if we could talk him into building with us when a fortune that could provide his entire ffamilies future waits just on the other side.

I think it would be a huge setback for our offense loosing him to FA but who knows that open spot could emerge a spot for a new talent but the odds of getting and finding a guy who can step up like Betts is kinda slim.

Lumsden.

dmek25 · 08-17-2006, 03:24 PM

i like betts but come on, how much money should the skins really spend on a career back up? if his agent is whispering sweet nothing in his ear about how great he is, he is probably gone

Moseley_in_the_snow · 08-17-2006, 03:35 PM

Give him a good contract now, then feel free to get our money's worth right now. I think Betts will see more time than ever on the field this year, provided he's healthier than he has been. Saunders uses two back sets a lot, sometimes the other back will be Sellers, some sets will probably have Betts. I know Clinton is a stud, but every one can use some relief once in a while, especially with how hard he plays. You need two trustworthy RB's as much as QB's. I would be fine with him starting the Minnesota game.

MTK · 08-17-2006, 04:13 PM

Sorry but if I'm Betts I want to test the market and look for a starting gig.

VTSkins897 · 08-17-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Sorry but if I'm Betts I want to test the market and look for a starting gig.

agree w/ matty. i mean if he accepts a reasonable deal then i'd certainly like to see him back. i think he has some opportunities somewhere.

steveo395 · 08-17-2006, 04:20 PM

they need to start talks to resign dockery too

dmek25 · 08-17-2006, 05:39 PM

in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform

Pocket$ $traight · 08-17-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform

I agree completely. Runningbacks grow on trees.

Defensewins · 08-17-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform

I agree, runningbacks are a dime a dozen; RB is the easiest position to transition from college football. THat is why rookie RB's are usually the first to make a splash in the NFL. Betts has a ton of potential and not much else to show for it. Kind of like a WR and QB we recently got rid of.
Besides, I like this kid Jessie Lumsden from McMaster, at 6' 2" and 224 pounds; he brings size to compliment Portis. So far Lumsden has impressed me with great running instinct. Gibbs loves the guy. If he pans out, he could be #2 rb by end of season. Cartwright and Betts need to look in their rear view.

I do not want to overpay for a #2 RB that has not produced or proven he can stay healthy. I don't care how much potential he has. We have greater roster needs than paying big bucks for an injury prone #2.

hooskins · 08-17-2006, 05:57 PM

So are we going with blond or brown? Oh wait, it is extension, without an "s"...i see

steveo395 · 08-17-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hooskins

So are we going with blond or brown? Oh wait, it is extension, without an "s"...i see

die

08-17-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Betts needs to get extension now I like Ladell, he's a great backup. That being said, I really don't think he's a No. 1 back b/c of his injury history. The Skins radio show said early contract extension talks have been started with him. If Danny can swing it, we need to extend his contract now because at the end of the season he'll Antonio Pierce us.

08-17-2006, 02:35 PM	#3
MightyJoeGibbs The Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: B-More, the backdoor for the Redskins Community Age: 45 Posts: 1,087	Re: Betts needs to get extension now We need to lock him in, it was discussed the other day on the nightly news and you can tell he has an agent who is whispering dollars signs in his ear. Betts stay in town, finish your career here and you can achieve what so many guys in the NFL never acquire and thats respect for the home team. __________________ Maybe in order to understand mankind we have to look at that word itself. MANKIND. Basically, it's made up of two separate words "mank"and "ind." What do these words mean? It's a mystery and that's why so is mankind. --Jack Handy Deep Thoughts

08-17-2006, 02:40 PM	#4
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Betts needs to get extension now I love Ladell Betts. But from a cap standpoint, I'm not sure if giving him a long term deal is the best idea. I guess if he really wants to stay here, we should make it happen. But if he thinks he's worth starter money, we could replace him cheaply with a 3rd-4th round draft pick. I think the ball is in his court right now. How bad does he want to be a Washington Redskin?

08-17-2006, 03:24 PM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Betts needs to get extension now i like betts but come on, how much money should the skins really spend on a career back up? if his agent is whispering sweet nothing in his ear about how great he is, he is probably gone __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-17-2006, 03:35 PM	#7
Moseley_in_the_snow Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 30	Re: Betts needs to get extension now Give him a good contract now, then feel free to get our money's worth right now. I think Betts will see more time than ever on the field this year, provided he's healthier than he has been. Saunders uses two back sets a lot, sometimes the other back will be Sellers, some sets will probably have Betts. I know Clinton is a stud, but every one can use some relief once in a while, especially with how hard he plays. You need two trustworthy RB's as much as QB's. I would be fine with him starting the Minnesota game.

08-17-2006, 02:32 PM	#2
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	Re: Betts needs to get extension now Defintley somthing to think about, I'm glad they are giving him talks now instead of waiting on it. Realistically there'd be some interest in him, but nothing that I think would shake the earth. __________________ #21

08-17-2006, 04:13 PM	#8
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: Betts needs to get extension now Sorry but if I'm Betts I want to test the market and look for a starting gig. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-17-2006, 04:20 PM	#10
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Betts needs to get extension now they need to start talks to resign dockery too __________________

08-17-2006, 05:39 PM	#11
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Betts needs to get extension now in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

08-17-2006, 05:57 PM	#14
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Betts needs to get extension now So are we going with blond or brown? Oh wait, it is *extension*, without an "s"...i see __________________ Vacancy

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