Do You think Betts is Expendable?

RedskinMike · 04-29-2009, 08:01 PM

Betts has been around a while and has never broken through. He filled in for clinton and played his ass off in a contract year. He should've been traded after that and we could have got good value for him. Not now though.

skinsnut · 04-29-2009, 08:28 PM

He would be expendable if the Skins drafted properly...but they didn't...so...we need him

Paintrain · 04-29-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

He would be expendable if the Skins drafted properly...but they didn't...so...we need him

Who didn't we draft and where that you would have replaced him with? I'm not a big Betts fan, but just curious.

Ruhskins · 04-29-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

He would be expendable if the Skins drafted properly...but they didn't...so...we need him

So if the Skins had drafted a RB in the 3rd round, you would be sending Betts packing? Otherwise you're telling me that you would have been willing to take Knowshon or Wells at #13. How would you have drafted "properly" that right now at this instant you'd be willing to get rid of Ladell Betts.

BrunellMVP? · 05-01-2009, 10:21 AM

The NFL is clearly moving away from the 1 back system. While portis is great, he can't withstand the punishment of an entire NFL season as 25+ carry per game back and still function at the level he's accustomed. Not only do we need a capable backup, we need an explosive robin to Portis' batman. I guess what I'm saying is not only is Betts not expendable, we should be looking for an explosive upgrade.

53Fan · 05-01-2009, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by BrunellMVP?

The NFL is clearly moving away from the 1 back system. While portis is great, he can't withstand the punishment of an entire NFL season as 25+ carry per game back and still function at the level he's accustomed. Not only do we need a capable backup, we need an explosive robin to Portis' batman. I guess what I'm saying is not only is Betts not expendable, we should be looking for an explosive upgrade.

Well put. I agree.

Son Of Man · 05-01-2009, 10:52 AM

Ladell is only expendable...once we acquire a suitable replacement.

SBXVII · 05-01-2009, 03:03 PM

We all know Portis is the man. Unless he gets hurt.

Betts is a great second stringer. Yes, he filled in admirably while Portis was hurt which is why I would keep him and he has the ability to be utilized as a KR/PR. Unless we find someone else who is as good or better he's on the team.

I totally agree with those of you who keep saying Rock is a leader. No question. I totally agree with those who say Rock is one of the best special teamers. No question. The only issue I have is the fact he is not that great of a RB. The question I pose is if we could find someone else who can do KR and PR as good or better then Rock can we let him go? There is no questoin he's not a great leader, but we have leaders all over the field including special teams. If anyone was expendable in the RB position I would think it would be Rock only cause he is 3rd string, and only performs one job admirably and that being a KR. He does not even do the PR duties.

If the team wanted a slasher/scat back then I would hope it is one of the two Aldridge or Dorsey to take over the 3rd stringer position. Then the team can play Portis, when he gets tired put Betts in, and if they need a change of pace put Aldridge or Dorsey in whoever wins the spot.

Somewhere in there I would like to find a young RB for the future to groom to replace Portis and Betts. Now "IF" Mason should happen to step up and play better then Betts then keep Mason. I doubt that will happen as much of a Mason fan as I am. If they could find another RB who is younger to start to groom then fine. I remember recently the majority of you guys wanted the team to get younger. Now no one is expendable.

MTK · 05-01-2009, 08:59 PM

Is there ever a good time to fumble?

The Goat · 05-01-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is there ever a good time to fumble?

On the one yard line, the football can roll under the defenders feet and your teammate picks that sucker up for a touchdown. Ahhhh-haaaa!

Lotus · 05-02-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Is there ever a good time to fumble?

I'm sure that Betts tells himself, "Now is a good time to fumble. No one will mind..."

DoggDayAfternoon · 05-01-2009, 11:59 PM

Anybody is replaceable..and the rb market is a thick one.

04-29-2009, 08:28 PM	#2
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SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Do You think Betts is Expendable? We all know Portis is the man. Unless he gets hurt. Betts is a great second stringer. Yes, he filled in admirably while Portis was hurt which is why I would keep him and he has the ability to be utilized as a KR/PR. Unless we find someone else who is as good or better he's on the team. I totally agree with those of you who keep saying Rock is a leader. No question. I totally agree with those who say Rock is one of the best special teamers. No question. The only issue I have is the fact he is not that great of a RB. The question I pose is if we could find someone else who can do KR and PR as good or better then Rock can we let him go? There is no questoin he's not a great leader, but we have leaders all over the field including special teams. If anyone was expendable in the RB position I would think it would be Rock only cause he is 3rd string, and only performs one job admirably and that being a KR. He does not even do the PR duties. If the team wanted a slasher/scat back then I would hope it is one of the two Aldridge or Dorsey to take over the 3rd stringer position. Then the team can play Portis, when he gets tired put Betts in, and if they need a change of pace put Aldridge or Dorsey in whoever wins the spot. Somewhere in there I would like to find a young RB for the future to groom to replace Portis and Betts. Now "IF" Mason should happen to step up and play better then Betts then keep Mason. I doubt that will happen as much of a Mason fan as I am. If they could find another RB who is younger to start to groom then fine. I remember recently the majority of you guys wanted the team to get younger. Now no one is expendable.

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04-29-2009, 08:01 PM	#1
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