Who has the better running duo in NFC east?

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

If not, the Redskins win hands down. There is no better back in the NFC East than Portis. Tripplet? That's debatable.

Tru dat!!!

[Skins4L]

leave it to a Dallas fan to "Compare".

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

If not, the Redskins win hands down. There is no better back in the NFC East than Portis. Tripplet? That's debatable.

Love Portis, but when healthy I'll take Westbrook. He's got the receiving skills and game breaking ability that Portis lacks. Of course he's never 100% healthy but apples to apples Westbrook is better.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

As much as I would like to say the Skins I can't. Partially due to the fact our run game sucked the second half of the yr and yes I do understand it was a result of the O-line injuries.

You mentioned your Boys? I can't pick them either. I think I would have to go with the team who has made it to post play and honestly the Eagles only have a one man team.......Westbrook so he's not a duo. I'll call it the Giants.

The Skins could have the best backfield in the NFC if the coaches utilized all their weapons. There's no reason that Portis, Betts and Carwright (maybe even Sellers) couldn't have been the NFC version of McGahee, McLain and Rice (at least during the first half of the season).

The best running teams don't run their primary back into the ground - Titans, Giants, Ravens, etc.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

The Skins could have the best backfield in the NFC if the coaches utilized all their weapons. There's no reason that Portis, Betts and Carwright (maybe even Sellers) couldn't have been the NFC version of McGahee, McLain and Rice (at least during the first half of the season).

The best running teams don't run their primary back into the ground - Titans, Giants, Ravens, etc.

I don't know why it took so long for someone to say this! It's like we bring a gun to a knife fight and still lose???

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by 44Deezel

The Skins could have the best backfield in the NFC if the coaches utilized all their weapons. There's no reason that Portis, Betts and Carwright (maybe even Sellers) couldn't have been the NFC version of McGahee, McLain and Rice (at least during the first half of the season).

The best running teams don't run their primary back into the ground - Titans, Giants, Ravens, etc.

There is a big reason: Our O-Line sucked in 2008. The Ravens have one of the best/young O-lines in the NFL.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Love Portis, but when healthy I'll take Westbrook. He's got the receiving skills and game breaking ability that Portis lacks. Of course he's never 100% healthy but apples to apples Westbrook is better.

I know Westbrook used to give us HELL. It's just been so long since I've seen him healthy. I guess he's still a great back but we sure put it on him this year.

[Daseal]

It could be the skins, but instead we prefer to run Clinton Portis into the ground until he's ineffective rather than split some carries.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Daseal

It could be the skins, but instead we prefer to run Clinton Portis into the ground until he's ineffective rather than split some carries.

I agree with that. Hopefully we'll see some changes there next year.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by Daseal

It could be the skins, but instead we prefer to run Clinton Portis into the ground until he's ineffective rather than split some carries.

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Portis cry foul in the press and the media slam Zorn when Zorn tried to play another back?

[saden1]

Originally Posted by Valleyranchgirl

So does T Choice still start for the Dallas Desperadoes or an NFL team.

Bring a thread like this to life after "The Rape in Philly" debacle? Clearly you have no shame. If we practiced ostracism in this forum you would have my vote.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Portis cry foul in the press and the media slam Zorn when Zorn tried to play another back?

That has been my thought all along. Thanks for bringing it up Defensewins. Portis was on a record setting pace and I think somewhere along the line that became more important to him than anything else. It's kinda hard to play another back when Portis goes crying to the press and the FO says " Oh that's just Clinton". Zorn needs to call the shots while he's coaching as to who gives us the best chance to win, not Portis.

[Valleyranchgirl]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Correct me if I am wrong, but didn't Portis cry foul in the press and the media slam Zorn when Zorn tried to play another back?

Yes he did but it was because Zorn did not start him if I remember correctly.

[SFREDSKIN]

Carolina Panthers have the best duo.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

There is a big reason: Our O-Line sucked in 2008. The Ravens have one of the best/young O-lines in the NFL.

That's why I qualified my comment with (at least during the first half of the season). Portis had gaping holes to run through early in the season and even with the Ravens stellar O line, McLain and McGahee (their 2 leading rushers) only averaged 3.9 yards a carry each. Portis averaged 4.3.

And how about passing the ball to the running backs once in a while? Did anyone see what Sproles, Westbrook and that dude named Cobbs in Miami were able to do in the passing game? I'd like to see Cartwright more on third down while Portis and Betts operate more like the backs in Carolina, Baltimore, New York, Miami, etc.

I bet Cartwright would be good for 4-6 big plays each year (like Westbrook's 71 yard scamper yesterday off a screen pass). The Eagles O line didn't have anything to do with that play.