Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener

Twilbert07 · 11-12-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

Betts lost a drive-killing fumble on his only run of the day. We were lucky McNabb gave it right back to us, but Ladell belongs on the bench when CP is healthy.

Makes this poll look pretty stupid.

I agree. Betts is a fumbler. Last year his fumbles cost us two games.

Campbell17 · 11-12-2007, 06:13 PM

Ladell got one carry yesterday, fumbled.

Skinsfan1967 · 11-12-2007, 08:08 PM

This arguement is over!! After Clinton's previous two games IMO we can put this to bed.

JWsleep · 11-12-2007, 09:46 PM

More hard evidence against Betts, from the obsessive maniacs at PGH:

Does Ladell Betts have fumblitis?

dgack · 11-12-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Skinsfan1967

This arguement is over!! After Clinton's previous two games IMO we can put this to bed.

If only it were that simple.

dgack · 11-12-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JWsleep

More hard evidence against Betts, from the obsessive maniacs at PGH:

Does Ladell Betts have fumblitis?

Not that I don't like the style of this piece, but I do take a bit of umbrage with calling this "hard evidence" because the author takes some liberties to excuse some fumbles of one RB or another, and sort of waves his hands around the fumbles of Alexander and Jamal Lewis because they're both "excellent runners" or what have you.

There's nothing wrong with quasi-statistical articles like this; I post stuff like this all the time. It's just not as "hard" as it sounds because the data is being manipulated in different ways to help tell a specific story.

That doesn't really change the fact that Ladell has a knack for coughing up the ball at inopportune moments, though.

If anything, I'd like to see the author ponder why it seems that almost none of the key starting skill position players on our offense can hang onto the ball. It's not just Betts -- Portis, Campbell, and Moss have all had big problems holding onto the football. Hard to believe this is from the highest paid coaching staff in the league...

Campbell17 · 11-12-2007, 10:18 PM

both running backs are good, I don't understand what there is to complain about.

Monkeydad · 11-13-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Campbell17

both running backs are good, I don't understand what there is to complain about.

Wrong, Betts is good, Portis is GREAT.

He may be the best RB in the NFC this season (yardage-wise) now that Peterson is out for 3 weeks.

Portis is 3rd in the NFL in rushing (Peterson, Parker) and has more yards than Tomlinson at this point in the season, and 6 TDs. (LT has 8)/

LaRon + Sean = Hell 4 U · 11-13-2007, 06:00 PM

Portis 766 3rd in the NFL 2nd in the NFC. Enough said.

Meks · 11-13-2007, 06:31 PM

betts always did, and still does fumble way too much, and simply doesnt get it done like clinton... he's a guy that can only produce the way we want when he gets the ball alot more than 3 times a game... i say fuck betts, give it all to sellers instead

View Poll Results: Who is the better back, Portis or Betts?
Portis	71	83.53%
Betts	14	16.47%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

11-12-2007, 06:13 PM	#107
Campbell17 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Haddonfield, NJ Age: 31 Posts: 642	Re: Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener Ladell got one carry yesterday, fumbled. __________________ This time instead of some lousy joke, humerous comment, racial slur, or a famous quote, I will write small, and be the bigger person.

11-12-2007, 08:08 PM	#108
Skinsfan1967 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Frederick, Maryland Age: 57 Posts: 254	Re: Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener This arguement is over!! After Clinton's previous two games IMO we can put this to bed. __________________ Yellow41 on Redskinsheads Last edited by Skinsfan1967; 11-12-2007 at 08:08 PM. Reason: spelling

11-12-2007, 09:46 PM	#109
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	Re: Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener More hard evidence against Betts, from the obsessive maniacs at PGH: Does Ladell Betts have fumblitis? __________________ Hail from Houston!

11-12-2007, 10:18 PM	#112
Campbell17 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Haddonfield, NJ Age: 31 Posts: 642	Re: Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener both running backs are good, I don't understand what there is to complain about. __________________ This time instead of some lousy joke, humerous comment, racial slur, or a famous quote, I will write small, and be the bigger person.

11-13-2007, 06:00 PM	#114
LaRon + Sean = Hell 4 U No new threads for you Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Moneytown Posts: 127	Re: Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener Portis 766 3rd in the NFL 2nd in the NFC. Enough said.

11-13-2007, 06:31 PM	#115
Meks Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Jersey Age: 39 Posts: 5,648	Re: Portis v. Betts: The Grass is Always Greener betts always did, and still does fumble way too much, and simply doesnt get it done like clinton... he's a guy that can only produce the way we want when he gets the ball alot more than 3 times a game... i say fuck betts, give it all to sellers instead __________________ R.I.P #21SEAN TAYLOR

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