Duckett or Sellers

TheMalcolmConnection · 11-27-2006, 05:13 PM

This might sound weird, but bear with me...

For anyone who has played those racing games where you can upgrade your car and make it faster, better top speed, better acceleration, hear this:

I see Duckett as the car right when you start out and you're first upgrading. You invest all you can into top speed and when you start playing, until the acceleration is better it's like it takes FOREVER to get to top speed. That's him. Once he gets to the LB level he's REALLY rolling for a big man, but it seems like it takes him FOREVER to get there.

I know it didn't need a stupid analogy, but I'm trying to waste these last few minutes of work.

The Zimmermans · 11-27-2006, 05:23 PM

I agree, he takes a while to get going, but I still feel he is far more effective on short yardage than betts, who does tend to trip and fall a lot, get's ahead of himself sometimes.

RobH4413 · 11-27-2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

This might sound weird, but bear with me...

For anyone who has played those racing games where you can upgrade your car and make it faster, better top speed, better acceleration, hear this:

I see Duckett as the car right when you start out and you're first upgrading. You invest all you can into top speed and when you start playing, until the acceleration is better it's like it takes FOREVER to get to top speed. That's him. Once he gets to the LB level he's REALLY rolling for a big man, but it seems like it takes him FOREVER to get there.

I know it didn't need a stupid analogy, but I'm trying to waste these last few minutes of work.

I love the analogy...

I couldn't agree more.

As far as short yardage goes, If your the coach, who would you give it to on 3rd and 2?

I'm giving the ball to Sellers...Duckett does a great job breaking the short yardage for a huge gain, but Sellers will get those 2-4 yds every time. I'm getting the first down w/ Sellers, and then handing it off to T.J. the next play.

MonkFan4Life · 11-27-2006, 05:32 PM

You're right Malcolm. I just started playing NASCAR on the PS2 and I had to deal with the same thing. Reminds me, I need to update my car...

THIS IS WAY OFF TOPIC,... Accepted is FUNNY AS HELL !!!!!

Duckett does seem a little slow hitting the hole but once he picks up he is kinda like Ram-Man !

Redskin · 11-27-2006, 05:37 PM

Both backs are pretty smash mouth and going head on against them is suicide for almost any defender (almost always will roll over them) but I personally feel that sellers has more versatility then duckett and breaks more tackles

The Zimmermans · 11-27-2006, 05:47 PM

please repost, I didn't catch that redskin

That Guy · 11-27-2006, 06:11 PM

sellers had had much more success on 3rd and short than duckett (as far as the redskins are concerned). he's 280 and he's got a real boom. TJ seems more like the big version of a speed back. he got decent yardage, but 3rd and short with 9 blockers... not so well :/.

firstdown · 11-27-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolfeskins

the skins might be planning to let betts go and keep duckett. i would have no problem with that, i like betts but he seems to have a fumbling problem.

What Duckett had a fumble yesterday. Betts has proven to be a very solid 2nd RB which we sould not let go of.

70Chip · 11-27-2006, 07:21 PM

This is a good analogy. I think that's why Duckett looked so good on the stretch play. It allows him to get to top gear and then cut back off his blockers without having to dance around defenders. All big backs are like that. If they have to do a dance at the line, they are easy to deal with. But, if they can run straight downhill it takes three guys 5 yards to get them down. Momentum = Mass X Speed. Stephen Davis, Mike Alstott, John Riggins, Gerald Riggs, and George Rogers were the same way.

Citizens for 81 · 11-27-2006, 08:57 PM

If you never saw Duckett play and based your opinion about his skills from the posts here on this forum, you would think he is the second coming of Earl Campbell. Duckett's alright but Betts is more ideal to back up Portis (if he doesn't demand big money).

If you look at it rationally which type of RB better steps in when Portis can't play, an every down back like Betts or a short yardage plough like Duckett? Personally, I enjoy Duckett's style better, but I'm not the o-coordinator.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 11-27-2006, 09:52 PM

Duckett going to leave should have never traded for him was a wasted draft pick. Seller was here already, he always gets the job done. Had a great year last season. But typical redskins had to go after the big name instead of the guy who dose the job day in and out.

Skinnzz · 11-27-2006, 10:52 PM

duckett should get da bulk of the carries becuz ladell alwayz scaries me cuz every game he getz popped n fumble and if duckett getz da bulk i dnt think that will happen n let ladell spell for him but sellers need 2 do whut he did last year and give him the ball wit TJ n da backfield

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 11-27-2006, 11:22 PM

damn duckett fumbled sunday was recovered by jansen

Skinnzz · 11-27-2006, 11:53 PM

duckett doesn't have a history of fumble and betts haz made me throw many of thing n yell profanites on more than 1 sunday

Skinnzz · 11-27-2006, 11:54 PM

n i knew sumbody waz going 2 say dat

11-27-2006, 05:13 PM	#16
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Duckett or Sellers This might sound weird, but bear with me... For anyone who has played those racing games where you can upgrade your car and make it faster, better top speed, better acceleration, hear this: I see Duckett as the car right when you start out and you're first upgrading. You invest all you can into top speed and when you start playing, until the acceleration is better it's like it takes FOREVER to get to top speed. That's him. Once he gets to the LB level he's REALLY rolling for a big man, but it seems like it takes him FOREVER to get there. I know it didn't need a stupid analogy, but I'm trying to waste these last few minutes of work. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

11-27-2006, 05:23 PM	#17
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Duckett or Sellers I agree, he takes a while to get going, but I still feel he is far more effective on short yardage than betts, who does tend to trip and fall a lot, get's ahead of himself sometimes. __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

11-27-2006, 05:32 PM	#19
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: Duckett or Sellers You're right Malcolm. I just started playing NASCAR on the PS2 and I had to deal with the same thing. Reminds me, I need to update my car... THIS IS WAY OFF TOPIC,... Accepted is FUNNY AS HELL !!!!! Duckett does seem a little slow hitting the hole but once he picks up he is kinda like Ram-Man ! __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

11-27-2006, 05:37 PM	#20
Redskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: University of South Carolina Age: 36 Posts: 577	Re: Duckett or Sellers Both backs are pretty smash mouth and going head on against them is suicide for almost any defender (almost always will roll over them) but I personally feel that sellers has more versatility then duckett and breaks more tackles __________________ University Of South Carolina '11 Go Cocks and Go Skins #21#RIP Sean Taylor a TRUE Redskin#21# <--Hey wheres my green approval rating? Last edited by Redskin; 11-27-2006 at 06:18 PM. Reason: Heh sorry bad typing

11-27-2006, 05:47 PM	#21
The Zimmermans Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Woodley Park, Washington DC Age: 40 Posts: 937	Re: Duckett or Sellers please repost, I didn't catch that redskin __________________ Dan Snyder is a Cancer, Joe Gibbs is the Cure

11-27-2006, 06:11 PM	#22
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Duckett or Sellers sellers had had much more success on 3rd and short than duckett (as far as the redskins are concerned). he's 280 and he's got a real boom. TJ seems more like the big version of a speed back. he got decent yardage, but 3rd and short with 9 blockers... not so well :/.

11-27-2006, 07:21 PM	#24
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: Duckett or Sellers This is a good analogy. I think that's why Duckett looked so good on the stretch play. It allows him to get to top gear and then cut back off his blockers without having to dance around defenders. All big backs are like that. If they have to do a dance at the line, they are easy to deal with. But, if they can run straight downhill it takes three guys 5 yards to get them down. Momentum = Mass X Speed. Stephen Davis, Mike Alstott, John Riggins, Gerald Riggs, and George Rogers were the same way. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

11-27-2006, 08:57 PM	#25
Citizens for 81 Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 51 Posts: 410	Re: Duckett or Sellers If you never saw Duckett play and based your opinion about his skills from the posts here on this forum, you would think he is the second coming of Earl Campbell. Duckett's alright but Betts is more ideal to back up Portis (if he doesn't demand big money). If you look at it rationally which type of RB better steps in when Portis can't play, an every down back like Betts or a short yardage plough like Duckett? Personally, I enjoy Duckett's style better, but I'm not the o-coordinator. __________________ "At night there is no such thing as an ugly woman." Ovid (43 B.C.- A.D. 17)

11-27-2006, 09:52 PM	#26
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Duckett or Sellers Duckett going to leave should have never traded for him was a wasted draft pick. Seller was here already, he always gets the job done. Had a great year last season. But typical redskins had to go after the big name instead of the guy who dose the job day in and out.

11-27-2006, 10:52 PM	#27
Skinnzz Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina about 2 move 2 VA 4 da skins Posts: 12	Re: Duckett or Sellers duckett should get da bulk of the carries becuz ladell alwayz scaries me cuz every game he getz popped n fumble and if duckett getz da bulk i dnt think that will happen n let ladell spell for him but sellers need 2 do whut he did last year and give him the ball wit TJ n da backfield

11-27-2006, 11:22 PM	#28
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 57 Posts: 890	Re: Duckett or Sellers damn duckett fumbled sunday was recovered by jansen

11-27-2006, 11:53 PM	#29
Skinnzz Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina about 2 move 2 VA 4 da skins Posts: 12	Re: Duckett or Sellers duckett doesn't have a history of fumble and betts haz made me throw many of thing n yell profanites on more than 1 sunday

11-27-2006, 11:54 PM	#30
Skinnzz Camp Scrub Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Carolina about 2 move 2 VA 4 da skins Posts: 12	Re: Duckett or Sellers n i knew sumbody waz going 2 say dat

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