SI.com: Portis and Betts #3 RB Tandem in the league

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by That Guy

those rankings suck.

LT and a stiff corpse are better than deuce and bush.

That's basically what I said.

LT and 724Skinsfan should've made that list over Jacobs and Droughns.

[redskins5044]

our tandem is way better than the cowboys and the jets.

[redskins5044]

sorry i hit the wrong next button i thought they were ahead of us

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

"With Portis hampered by injuries last season, Betts emerged as a star, gaining 1,154 yards while averaging 4.7 yards per carry. Portis will be back this year and the Redskins are talking as if they plan to use both extensively."

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That's why we have no intention of trading either one. RB, O-Line, and ST were the only parts of the team that worked last year. It would be cruel to upset "all that chemistry"

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by dmek25

im happy the skins got recognized for something. now lets trade betts before he loses his value

ARE YOU NUTS?????????? Betts is the RB of the future for the Skins... I will bet you cash that Portis won't be with the Skins in 2 seasons.:smashfrea

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

ARE YOU NUTS?????????? Betts is the RB of the future for the Skins... I will bet you cash that Portis won't be with the Skins in 2 seasons.:smashfrea

I agree, but that's because of Portis's contract and the way the Skins handle that kind of thing. Running back of the future, though? He's older than Clinton.

[GTripp0012]

I agree with Quake, what ignorant fool puts a team sporting DeShaun Foster and another team sporting Reuben Droughns on that list.

Also how can the clear cut no. 1, Tomlinson and Turner, not be on that list?

A person who thinks the Giants have a better backfield tandem than the Chargers doesnt watch much football.

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I agree, but that's because of Portis's contract and the way the Skins handle that kind of thing. Running back of the future, though? He's older than Clinton.

Yes, but Portis has been run to death since he has been in the league... Betts has been allowed to develop and grow.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Yes, but Portis has been run to death since he has been in the league... Betts has been allowed to develop and grow.

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by jdlea

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

Sometimes it's not the years as much as it's the mileage.

You're right about Betts though -- he can't be counted on as a 16-game starter. In exchange for a high pick or two, we're hoping some other team falls for that.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Sometimes it's not the years as much as it's the mileage.

You're right about Betts though -- he can't be counted on as a 16-game starter. In exchange for a high pick or two, we're hoping some other team falls for that.

I agree, but still, at 30, it's hard to annoit him. I don't think you wait till a running back turns 30 to make him the #1 guy. On that note, as far as mileage is concerned, he's missed significant time 3 out of his 5 seasons, that's gotta take its toll.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by jdlea

I agree, but still, at 30, it's hard to annoit him. I don't think you wait till a running back turns 30 to make him the #1 guy. On that note, as far as mileage is concerned, he's missed significant time 3 out of his 5 seasons, that's gotta take its toll.

I meant that while Betts is older, Portis has way more mileage.

Either way, Portis will give us a major ground threat for the next two years or so, and Betts gives us a nice follow-up punch.

I still say that if somebody comes along and knocks our socks off with an offer for Betts, we should take it. Guys that can fill Betts' role can be found just about anywhere.

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by jdlea

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

Have you ever heard of Tiki Barber... since he didn't play much in his early years, he only got better and better.... just look at his last year. Betts is more of a Redskin style runner and has the potential for years of being a great benefit to us.....

[wolfeskins]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

ARE YOU NUTS?????????? Betts is the RB of the future for the Skins... I will bet you cash that Portis won't be with the Skins in 2 seasons.:smashfrea

if portis bounces back strong these next two years then i would think the skins front office would just restructure his contract in order to keep him in a skins uniform.

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Have you ever heard of Tiki Barber... since he didn't play much in his early years, he only got better and better.... just look at his last year. Betts is more of a Redskin style runner and has the potential for years of being a great benefit to us.....

i love betts, just like the rest of the redskins. but if you are comparing him to tiki barber, i want what your smoking