Betts needs to get extension now
 

I like Ladell, he's a great backup. That being said, I really don't think he's a No. 1 back b/c of his injury history. The Skins radio show said early contract extension talks have been started with him. If Danny can swing it, we need to extend his contract now because at the end of the season he'll Antonio Pierce us.

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Defintley somthing to think about, I'm glad they are giving him talks now instead of waiting on it. Realistically there'd be some interest in him, but nothing that I think would shake the earth.

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We need to lock him in, it was discussed the other day on the nightly news and you can tell he has an agent who is whispering dollars signs in his ear. Betts stay in town, finish your career here and you can achieve what so many guys in the NFL never acquire and thats respect for the home team.

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I love Ladell Betts. But from a cap standpoint, I'm not sure if giving him a long term deal is the best idea. I guess if he really wants to stay here, we should make it happen. But if he thinks he's worth starter money, we could replace him cheaply with a 3rd-4th round draft pick. I think the ball is in his court right now. How bad does he want to be a Washington Redskin?

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[quote=GTripp0012;204905]I love Ladell Betts. But from a cap standpoint, I'm not sure if giving him a long term deal is the best idea. I guess if he really wants to stay here, we should make it happen. But if he thinks he's worth starter money, we could replace him cheaply with a 3rd-4th round draft pick. I think the ball is in his court right now. How bad does he want to be a Washington Redskin?[/quote]

Betts seems he is gonna test the market. I saw the same response when asked in camp from Champ, Smoot, now Betts see his leverage and I be suprised if we could talk him into building with us when a fortune that could provide his entire ffamilies future waits just on the other side.

I think it would be a huge setback for our offense loosing him to FA but who knows that open spot could emerge a spot for a new talent but the odds of getting and finding a guy who can step up like Betts is kinda slim.

Lumsden.

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i like betts but come on, how much money should the skins really spend on a career back up? if his agent is whispering sweet nothing in his ear about how great he is, he is probably gone

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Give him a good contract now, then feel free to get our money's worth right now. I think Betts will see more time than ever on the field this year, provided he's healthier than he has been. Saunders uses two back sets a lot, sometimes the other back will be Sellers, some sets will probably have Betts. I know Clinton is a stud, but every one can use some relief once in a while, especially with how hard he plays. You need two trustworthy RB's as much as QB's. I would be fine with him starting the Minnesota game.

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Sorry but if I'm Betts I want to test the market and look for a starting gig.

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they need to start talks to resign dockery too

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in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform

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So are we going with blond or brown? Oh wait, it is [B][I]extension[/I][/B], without an "s"...i see

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[quote=hooskins;204983][IMG]http://www.studiohair.net/RWNewjpj/rwfall2004jpg/Synthetic%20Extensions%20-%20product.jpg[/IMG]

So are we going with blond or brown? Oh wait, it is [B][I]extension[/I][/B], without an "s"...i see[/quote]
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I dont even know where to begin.

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[quote=paulskinsfan;204886]I like Ladell, he's a great backup. That being said, I really don't think he's a No. 1 back b/c of his injury history. The Skins radio show said early contract extension talks have been started with him. If Danny can swing it, we need to extend his contract now because at the end of the season he'll Antonio Pierce us.[/quote]

You just said that he is not a #1 because of injuries. What makes him so valuable that you would extend a guy with a significant injury history? I like Betts but I also think that in today's NFL, players like Betts are everywhere. I would wait until the end of the season.

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[quote=dmek25;204977]in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform[/quote]

I agree completely. Runningbacks grow on trees.

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we need to resign dockery now

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Dockery and Betts are in the same boat as far as I'm concerned. I would wait on Dockery. If he stays healthy and plays well for the first half of the season, lock him up. If he doesn't, you've saved yourself a costly investment.

Betts has to set his own market value. If he wants to be paid like a starter, well, I'll wish him the best. Good crop of RBs in the draft next year. If he loves the area so much that he accepts the backup roll and ST captain for 2-3 more years, I'm the first guy who wants him back.

My guess? Dockery is a Redskin in 2007. Betts is not.

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Cooley. He's got 2 years left on his rookie deal. Lock him up. He deserves it.

I don't want to see him anywhere near free agency. Espicially since it wont break the bank to keep him.

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[quote=GTripp0012;205006]Cooley. He's got 2 years left on his rookie deal. Lock him up. He deserves it.

I don't want to see him anywhere near free agency. Espicially since it wont break the bank to keep him.[/quote]

Lock him up with one year left...

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[quote=Grim21Reaper;205012]Lock him up with one year left...[/quote]That would work, but it wouldn't stop me from worrying up until that point.

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What about Sean Taylor, How long was his rookie contract?I think locking him up before he really blows up is more important than Dockery, Betts, and Cooley.I like Cooley as much as the next guy but if I had to choose between locking up him or Taylor first, I would pick Taylor in a heartbeat.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;204949]Sorry but if I'm Betts I want to test the market and look for a starting gig.[/QUOTE]

agree w/ matty. i mean if he accepts a reasonable deal then i'd certainly like to see him back. i think he has some opportunities somewhere.

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[quote=love them hogs;205016]What about Sean Taylor, How long was his rookie contract?I think locking him up before he really blows up is more important than Dockery, Betts, and Cooley.I like Cooley as much as the next guy but if I had to choose between locking up him or Taylor first, I would pick Taylor in a heartbeat.[/quote]The standard was 6 years at the time for the top 10 picks. The cap sheet says hes locked up through 2010, so it must have been a 7 year deal

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[QUOTE=dmek25;204977]in my opinion, dockery is much more valuable to the redskins. the longer an offensive line sticks together, the better they perform[/QUOTE]

I agree, runningbacks are a dime a dozen; RB is the easiest position to transition from college football. THat is why rookie RB's are usually the first to make a splash in the NFL. Betts has a ton of potential and not much else to show for it. Kind of like a WR and QB we recently got rid of.
Besides, I like this kid Jessie Lumsden from McMaster, at 6' 2" and 224 pounds; he brings size to compliment Portis. So far Lumsden has impressed me with great running instinct. Gibbs loves the guy. If he pans out, he could be #2 rb by end of season. Cartwright and Betts need to look in their rear view.

I do not want to overpay for a #2 RB that has not produced or proven he can stay healthy. I don't care how much potential he has. We have greater roster needs than paying big bucks for an injury prone #2.

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[QUOTE=GTripp0012;205026]The standard was 6 years at the time for the top 10 picks. The cap sheet says hes locked up through 2010, so it must have been a 7 year deal[/QUOTE]



Thanks for the info GT

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[quote=love them hogs;205032]Thanks for the info GT[/quote]np, lth