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

MonkFan4Life · 03-14-2007, 05:05 PM

"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."

SI.com - Photo Gallery - Top 10 RB Tandems for 2007

MonkFan4Life · 03-14-2007, 05:13 PM

Sorry I mistyped #2 when it's actually #3. Can someone edit that for me ?

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-14-2007, 05:16 PM

I disagree about the Jags and Cowboys. I was shocked to see them in those spots.

724Skinsfan · 03-14-2007, 05:19 PM

Interesting that you think that about the Jags. Before I read it, my first two teams that popped into my head were the Saints and the Jags. I don't bother considering the co----'s on anything, though.

MonkFan4Life · 03-14-2007, 05:20 PM

Yeah I think Travis Henry and Mike Bell should've been ahead of Jones and Barber. I think Jones and Barber do make a good pair though but I would think that Henry and Bell would have more potential to gain a lot of yards in that Denver system.

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-14-2007, 05:21 PM

Fred Taylor like TWO years ago, most definitely. Fred Taylor now? Nah. Maybe at the four spot to knock the Cowboys down.

Beemnseven · 03-14-2007, 05:24 PM

Isn't there talk of Julius Jones being traded anyway?

Atlanta with Jerius Norwood and Warrick Dunn should be ahead of the Cowchips for crying out loud.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-14-2007, 05:32 PM

and why the hell are the panthers even on that list and the giants

724Skinsfan · 03-14-2007, 05:35 PM

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

dmek25 · 03-14-2007, 05:45 PM

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

jbcjr14 · 03-14-2007, 05:48 PM

Yes, its good to see a little love every now and again. I certainly don't think Jones/Barber should be on that list and if so maybe towards the latter third. I also thought of Saints and Jags first when I saw the title.

GMScud · 03-14-2007, 05:54 PM

I would put us at 2 behind the Saints. I absolutely LOVE Maurice Jones Drew (he won me my fantasy football league with his week 16 performance), but Freddy T is old and oft injured, plus neither of those guys are great receivers out of the backfield. But when you think about special teams contributions (Jones-Drew, Betts, Bush), the Skins, Saints, and Jags are def the top three tandems in terms of overall contributions.

Big C · 03-14-2007, 05:56 PM

i think most teams would take portis-betts over taylor-jones drew of the jags

That Guy · 03-14-2007, 05:58 PM

those rankings suck.

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

GMScud · 03-14-2007, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by That Guy

those rankings suck.

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

Oh yeah, how could I forget about Michael Turner and LT?? sheesh. Sports Illustrated couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat. This is the magazine that picked the Panthers to play the Dolphins in the Super Bowl last season. HA!

03-14-2007, 05:05 PM	#1
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	SI.com: Portis and Betts #3 RB Tandem in the league "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." SI.com - Photo Gallery - Top 10 RB Tandems for 2007 __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

03-14-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues Interesting that you think that about the Jags. Before I read it, my first two teams that popped into my head were the Saints and the Jags. I don't bother considering the co----'s on anything, though. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

03-14-2007, 05:20 PM	#5
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues Yeah I think Travis Henry and Mike Bell should've been ahead of Jones and Barber. I think Jones and Barber do make a good pair though but I would think that Henry and Bell would have more potential to gain a lot of yards in that Denver system. __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

03-14-2007, 05:21 PM	#6
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues Fred Taylor like TWO years ago, most definitely. Fred Taylor now? Nah. Maybe at the four spot to knock the Cowboys down. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-14-2007, 05:24 PM	#7
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues Isn't there talk of Julius Jones being traded anyway? Atlanta with Jerius Norwood and Warrick Dunn should be ahead of the Cowchips for crying out loud.

03-14-2007, 05:13 PM	#2
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 47 Posts: 1,851	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues Sorry I mistyped #2 when it's actually #3. Can someone edit that for me ? __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

03-14-2007, 05:16 PM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues I disagree about the Jags and Cowboys. I was shocked to see them in those spots. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

03-14-2007, 05:32 PM	#8
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,169	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues and why the hell are the panthers even on that list and the giants __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

03-14-2007, 05:35 PM	#9
724Skinsfan Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 3,508	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues LT and 724Skinsfan should've made that list over Jacobs and Droughns. __________________ "I hope I'm getting better. I hope you haven't seen my best." - Jim Zorn

03-14-2007, 05:45 PM	#10
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues im happy the skins got recognized for something. now lets trade betts before he loses his value __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-14-2007, 05:48 PM	#11
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues Yes, its good to see a little love every now and again. I certainly don't think Jones/Barber should be on that list and if so maybe towards the latter third. I also thought of Saints and Jags first when I saw the title. __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

03-14-2007, 05:54 PM	#12
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues I would put us at 2 behind the Saints. I absolutely LOVE Maurice Jones Drew (he won me my fantasy football league with his week 16 performance), but Freddy T is old and oft injured, plus neither of those guys are great receivers out of the backfield. But when you think about special teams contributions (Jones-Drew, Betts, Bush), the Skins, Saints, and Jags are def the top three tandems in terms of overall contributions. __________________ Tardy

03-14-2007, 05:56 PM	#13
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues i think most teams would take portis-betts over taylor-jones drew of the jags __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

03-14-2007, 05:58 PM	#14
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues those rankings suck. LT and a stiff corpse are better than deuce and bush.

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