Portis vs. Betts

Pocket$ $traight · 07-05-2007, 01:20 AM

I guess what annoys me is threads based on moot points.

Someone could spend hours studying film of every carry by Portis and Betts, break down all of their stats and compare every single variable about them but at the end of the day Portis is the starter. Let me repeat. Clinton Portis is the starting runningback for the Washington Redskins. So what is the point? Now if someone wants to claim that Betts is "quicker" or "more powerful", I guess that is worth a discussion but the argument of who is better is a waste of time.

I am going to trust the three time Championship winning Hall of Fame coach when it comes to picking the runningback. You can criticize Gibbs' personnel moves and his goofy laugh and predictable cliches after a loss but if we are going to talk about picking the best runningback for a team, I would completely, wholeheartedly and blindly accept his decision.

GTripp0012 · 07-05-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

I guess what annoys me is threads based on moot points.

Someone could spend hours studying film of every carry by Portis and Betts, break down all of their stats and compare every single variable about them but at the end of the day Portis is the starter. Let me repeat. Clinton Portis is the starting runningback for the Washington Redskins. So what is the point? Now if someone wants to claim that Betts is "quicker" or "more powerful", I guess that is worth a discussion but the argument of who is better is a waste of time.

I am going to trust the three time Championship winning Hall of Fame coach when it comes to picking the runningback. You can criticize Gibbs' personnel moves and his goofy laugh and predictable cliches after a loss but if we are going to talk about picking the best runningback for a team, I would completely, wholeheartedly and blindly accept his decision.

I don't think hes making a wrong decision at all. Then again, Rock Cartwright has been nothing but money for years, and he's lucky to ever see the ball.

Pocket$ $traight · 07-05-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I don't think hes making a wrong decision at all. Then again, Rock Cartwright has been nothing but money for years, and he's lucky to ever see the ball.

Rock is another fumbler. Why do you obsess over guys who cannot hold onto the ball?

SmootSmack · 07-05-2007, 01:27 AM

Well, the question at the beginning of the thread was who would have more yards rushing

Granted, the assumption is the starter would have more but still...

Plus, if you think it's a worthless thread just ignore it

Pocket$ $traight · 07-05-2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well, the question at the beginning of the thread was who would have more yards rushing

Granted, the assumption is the starter would have more but still...

Plus, if you think it's a worthless thread just ignore it

If you don't like my opinion why don't you ignore me?

Two way street, chief.

SmootSmack · 07-05-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

If you don't like my opinion why don't you ignore me?

Two way street, chief.

You missed the point again, but whatever

MTK · 07-05-2007, 08:34 AM

There's really no reason for this thread going downhill like it has.

GrimReaper, if you think this topic is below you and not worth discussing, ignore it. You can't just kick up a shitstorm and then tell people to ignore you, sorry but it doesn't work that way around here.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-05-2007, 08:42 AM

GTripp has a point. Barber used to be fumble prone until Coughlin taught him a different way to hold on to the ball. Now maybe we should make him hold the ball a different way, but he still isn't on the same level as Betts. And how is everyone doing this morning?

MTK · 07-05-2007, 08:45 AM

Grouchy, the day after a holiday blows at work.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-05-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Grouchy, the day after a holiday blows at work.

Good thing I got the day off today. My GF wasn't as lucky and she was pissed at me when she left.

MTK · 07-05-2007, 08:56 AM

I'm taking tomorrow off, so I just have to make it through today.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-05-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'm taking tomorrow off, so I just have to make it through today.

Damn I got a double-shift tomorrow. 7:30 am to 9:00 pm. God I hate my double shifts.

SmootSmack · 07-05-2007, 09:29 AM

I'm working from home today. Not really by choice though, had some bad Applebee's yesterday

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 07-06-2007, 12:45 AM

My double shift starts at 930 damn it.

CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR · 07-10-2007, 06:56 PM

If i remembered didnt portis fumble alot his first year here. All RB fumble. Betts did a great job in there. I would feel very comfortable with him as our starter if Protis wanst here.

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07-05-2007, 01:20 AM	#1
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 50 Posts: 4,261	Re: Portis vs. Betts I guess what annoys me is threads based on moot points. Someone could spend hours studying film of every carry by Portis and Betts, break down all of their stats and compare every single variable about them but at the end of the day Portis is the starter. Let me repeat. Clinton Portis is the starting runningback for the Washington Redskins. So what is the point? Now if someone wants to claim that Betts is "quicker" or "more powerful", I guess that is worth a discussion but the argument of who is better is a waste of time. I am going to trust the three time Championship winning Hall of Fame coach when it comes to picking the runningback. You can criticize Gibbs' personnel moves and his goofy laugh and predictable cliches after a loss but if we are going to talk about picking the best runningback for a team, I would completely, wholeheartedly and blindly accept his decision.

07-05-2007, 01:27 AM	#4
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Portis vs. Betts Well, the question at the beginning of the thread was who would have more yards rushing Granted, the assumption is the starter would have more but still... Plus, if you think it's a worthless thread just ignore it __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-05-2007, 08:34 AM	#7
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Portis vs. Betts There's really no reason for this thread going downhill like it has. GrimReaper, if you think this topic is below you and not worth discussing, ignore it. You can't just kick up a shitstorm and then tell people to ignore you, sorry but it doesn't work that way around here. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-05-2007, 08:42 AM	#8
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 37 Posts: 14,189	Re: Portis vs. Betts GTripp has a point. Barber used to be fumble prone until Coughlin taught him a different way to hold on to the ball. Now maybe we should make him hold the ball a different way, but he still isn't on the same level as Betts. And how is everyone doing this morning? __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

07-05-2007, 08:45 AM	#9
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Portis vs. Betts Grouchy, the day after a holiday blows at work. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-05-2007, 08:56 AM	#11
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Portis vs. Betts I'm taking tomorrow off, so I just have to make it through today. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-05-2007, 09:29 AM	#13
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Portis vs. Betts I'm working from home today. Not really by choice though, had some bad Applebee's yesterday __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-06-2007, 12:45 AM	#14
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 37 Posts: 14,189	Re: Portis vs. Betts My double shift starts at 930 damn it. __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

07-10-2007, 06:56 PM	#15
CHIEF CHUCKING MY SPEAR Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Age: 59 Posts: 890	Re: Portis vs. Betts If i remembered didnt portis fumble alot his first year here. All RB fumble. Betts did a great job in there. I would feel very comfortable with him as our starter if Protis wanst here.

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