bigger role for Betts this year?

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I hope so...

Redskins Insider - Smith: Offense Up To Speed -- And Watch Betts

"The guy that's been standing out to me is Ladell Betts," Smith said of the running back who serves as Clinton Portis's backup. "To me, he's stepped his game up. He's preparing like he's a starter. He's taken a leadership role, which I'm not saying he wasn't a leader before, but I just think he's a very good player. He's jumped out to me.

Betts had 5 100 yard games in a row... he can play. If you want to have a dominant running game ALL SEASON LONG, you need to employ a RB by committee approach. Portis can't get 375 carries again. Portis 15-20 carries a game Betts 10-15 and Rock should get some looks in the passing game. He can be a home run hitter if you give him the ball in space.

With all the complaints about the WR core, you'd think the Skins would use the RBs in the passing game a little more often. Maybe they should watch tape on Miami and San Diego. Both teams have shown you can move the ball up and down the field with well executed passing plays to the RBs.