Portis/ Parker Combination?

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by redskin37

Would be better off picking up Thomas Jones.

How is Jones any better than Portis? Because he doesn't say dumb things? I would be in favor of Jones if it part of a culture change but I am not buying that he is an upgrade on the field.

[MTK]

I think a Portis/Parker platoon could be very interesting, assuming they are both healthy of course.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think a Portis/Parker platoon could be very interesting, assuming they are both healthy of course.

Exactly and having both of them will likely keep them both healthier and more likely to complete the season than either of them being a workhorse.

[Meks]

Plus ganther
.. assuming we keep him

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by redskin37

Would be better off picking up Thomas Jones.

agree, that is if they're signing a vet to a reasonable contract. I wouldn't mind if they don't sign any fa rb.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Pocket$ $traight

How is Jones any better than Portis? Because he doesn't say dumb things? I would be in favor of Jones if it part of a culture change but I am not buying that he is an upgrade on the field.

I think he was a whole lot better than CP last year. CP looked terrible at times, stumbling on his blockers, losing his balance in the open field.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Meks

Plus ganther
.. assuming we keep him

He's already been released.. The only RB on the roster right now are Portis and Alridge

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

I'm sorry... but I've been thinking for a while... LaGarrett Blount from Oregon... the guy's stock is down because of the infamous punch... but I LOVE the way the dude runs and we may be able to get a 1st round talent in the 3rd-4th round.

Well Said!!!!!

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

I think he was a whole lot better than CP last year. CP looked terrible at times, stumbling on his blockers, losing his balance in the open field.

It was almost comical at times. But it was painful too.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I think a Portis/Parker platoon could be very interesting, assuming they are both healthy of course.

Especially if we add a dash of Montario Hardesty to the mix.

[irish]

2 injury prone RBs, that's a great idea.

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Gainther is still listed on the roster on Redskins.com.

[MTK]

Ganther is gone

Redskins Insider - Willie Parker will visit Ashburn

We now know that at least five of the tailbacks who finished last season as members of the Redskins -- Rock Cartwright, Ladell Betts, Quinton Ganther, Marcus Mason and Eddie Williams -- will be continuing their careers somewhere else. The Redskins need to reload their backfield and one of the top candidates appears to be Pittsburgh's Willie Parker.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by diehard

Let's end the Alridge love affair already.

Let that be a decision for the coaches to make. After all, it was the Denver program that first recommended Alridge to the Redskins. Don't be blindsided by Zorn's opinion of Alridge because he had a problem with the fumbles, there could be a place on this team for a player with his abilities.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

I'm sorry... but I've been thinking for a while... LaGarrett Blount from Oregon... the guy's stock is down because of the infamous punch... but I LOVE the way the dude runs and we may be able to get a 1st round talent in the 3rd-4th round.

I'm with you on this. If he didn't punch the Boise guy he would've been a 1st rounder. Honestly I think the Boise guy deserved to get punched. But I wouldn't reach for the guy. He also had issues besides hitting this guy. A backfield w/ Parker, a rookie and another vet. I'd just cut ties w/ Portis.