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Schneed10 06-19-2006, 04:45 PM Betts and CP in the backfield at the same time...
I like that!
Yeah it works especially well because CP and Betts can both block.
The 2 RB backfield is something people like to mention as a great way to threaten the defense. But if both runners are basically just running threats, it's actually not much of a solution. But when both players are threats to run, block, or catch the ball; that backfield can give D coordinators nightmares because there are so many plays that can be run out of that formation.
Portis on a sweep with Betts on a lead block, Portis on a screen with Betts blocking, Portis and Betts kept in to max protect, Betts swings out to the flat with Portis in to block, Portis swings out to the flat with Betts in to block... etc. The defense has no idea what's coming. But when you see something like Stephen Davis and Larry Centers, you pretty much know you have to watch Davis on a run up the middle, and keep an eye on Centers in the flat. It was still hard to stop that tandem, but stopping Portis and Betts would be harder.
Plus a smart QB can adjust the calls at the line. If you put two RBs in there, and if they're not good blockers, suddenly you're not feeling so good if you see a defense showing blitz. But both of these guys are well rounded enough to make a QB feel safe about having them back there to block. Complete football players are worth a lot and we have two of them at RB.
BrudLee 06-19-2006, 04:49 PM Plus a smart QB can adjust the calls at the line. If you put two RBs in there, and if they're not good blockers, suddenly you're not feeling so good if you see a defense showing blitz. But both of these guys are well rounded enough to make a QB feel safe about having them back there to block. Complete football players are worth a lot and we have two of them at RB.
Not so fast, my friend. Al Saunders hates audibles. His playcalls are predicated upon surprising the D, not letting them dictate the tempo. I agree that putting explosive players on the field just makes things difficult for defenses to key on any one player, but I wouldn't expect to see many line calls at all.
ArtMonkDrillz 06-19-2006, 06:55 PM Yeah it works especially well because CP and Betts can both block.
Can Betts realy block all that well? I just had a flash back of sitting in the stands watching him whiff trying to block Ed Reed who got the sack, forced fumble, recovery, and the TD.
freddyg12 06-19-2006, 07:43 PM Can Betts realy block all that well? I just had a flash back of sitting in the stands watching him whiff trying to block Ed Reed who got the sack, forced fumble, recovery, and the TD.
Exactly, I was about to say the same thing. Betts wasn't good at picking up blitzes, but in fairness to him maybe that 1 play has stuck w/me for too long.
SmootSmack 06-19-2006, 08:15 PM If you'll be my bodyguard
I can be your long lost pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty when you call me
You can call me Al (http://www.thewarpath.net/showpost.php?p=104672&postcount=3)
...guess I was just a few months too early with my Portis and Betts together prediction. Either way, me, Saunders, BrudLee-freakin' geniuses
Longtimefan 06-19-2006, 08:26 PM We've been talking a lot about how various players will do in Al Saunders' offense; I was just wondering how everyone thought Ladell Betts will perform this year.
I was looking over his stats for the past four seasons and I was suprised that he really hasn't been as productive as I thought. He averages 80 rushing attempts off 318 attempts a season, with about 4 yards per carry. I guess 4 yards a carry is pretty good, especially if he is in mainly for short yardage situations. Larry Johnson averaged closer to 5 ypc in KC (we can all hope Betts will turn out like that), and I think that extra yard will make a huge difference. Betts doesn't seem to be the most durable player on the roster, which freaks me out.
Maybe Saunders will decide to use Betts more in order to take some pressure off of Portis, which will keep him more fresh for the playoff push. I always worry about Ladell fumbling, even though he really doesn't do it too much, but I still think it will only help to having him rush more often.
Basically I would just like to hear how everyone else thinks Ladell will do this season.
Maybe you should check out Al Saunder's interview on Redskins TV on the teams website. I think from that you will get a good idea as to how Saunders feels about Ladell Betts.
ArtMonkDrillz 06-19-2006, 11:07 PM Maybe you should check out Al Saunder's interview on Redskins TV on the teams website. I think from that you will get a good idea as to how Saunders feels about Ladell Betts.
So I was a month early with my thoughts; apparently I'm a little to jazzed (that's right, jazzed) for the season.
Pocket$ $traight 06-19-2006, 11:31 PM Why would Betts block when you can stick Mike Sellers out there?
Betts will spell Portis and run back kicks. He is a great backup but hopefully he will have only 5 carries a game. Ride CP and burn them with play action. Then let the defense destroy everything that moves.
offiss 06-20-2006, 01:29 AM If you'll be my bodyguard
I can be your long lost pal
I can call you Betty
And Betty when you call me
You can call me Al (http://www.thewarpath.net/showpost.php?p=104672&postcount=3)
...guess I was just a few months too early with my Portis and Betts together prediction. Either way, me, Saunders, BrudLee-freakin' geniuses
Did you say Portis will be a slot reciever? Saunders has both in the backfield.
SmootSmack 06-20-2006, 01:36 AM Did you say Portis will be a slot reciever? Saunders has both in the backfield.
did you say tomah-to, did I say tomay-to? Point is having the two play together at the same time. Portis in the slot, Portis in the backfield, Portis at left guard. Whatever works
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