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

MonkFan4Life · 03-14-2007, 04:05 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, 04:13 PM

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

TheMalcolmConnection · 03-14-2007, 04:16 PM

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

724Skinsfan · 03-14-2007, 04:19 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, 04:20 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, 04:21 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, 04:24 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, 04:32 PM

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

724Skinsfan · 03-14-2007, 04:35 PM

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

dmek25 · 03-14-2007, 04:45 PM

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

GMScud · 03-14-2007, 04:54 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.

Monkeydad · 03-15-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

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.

My thoughts exactly.

It looks like the Jets will be very good from the backfield this year too.

CanadianSkin · 03-16-2007, 03:52 PM

I think we are ranked in the right spot. Remember CP is coming off a very injury plagued season and no one knows how he will bounce back. Taylor was healthy last year and that is why they got number two ranking..

On a side note, I do not understand all this talk about Betts being the RB of the future, he is older and slower then CP. CP had an amazing time with us with the exception of last year. I would take CP over Betts anyday. He is a workhorse and hopefully will come back with a vengance this year. Betts is there to give CP a rest when needed. CP is our RB of the future for next few years, when he is finished we will have drafted a new RB to take his place. Betts is our back up and will always be, he will never be a featured back in DC.

Redskin Rich · 03-14-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dmek25

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

ARE YOU NUTS?????????? Betts is the RB of the future for the Skins... I will bet you cash that Portis won't be with the Skins in 2 seasons.:smashfrea

jdlea · 03-14-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

ARE YOU NUTS?????????? Betts is the RB of the future for the Skins... I will bet you cash that Portis won't be with the Skins in 2 seasons.:smashfrea

I agree, but that's because of Portis's contract and the way the Skins handle that kind of thing. Running back of the future, though? He's older than Clinton.

03-14-2007, 04:05 PM	#1
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 48 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, 04:19 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, 04:20 PM	#5
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 48 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, 04:21 PM	#6
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	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, 04:24 PM	#7
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 51 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, 04:13 PM	#2
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 48 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, 04:16 PM	#3
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	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, 04:32 PM	#8
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 36 Posts: 14,185	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, 04:35 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, 04:45 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, 04:54 PM	#11
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

03-16-2007, 03:52 PM	#13
CanadianSkin Special Teams Join Date: May 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 49 Posts: 226	Re: SI.com: Portis and Betts #2 RB Tandem in the leagues I think we are ranked in the right spot. Remember CP is coming off a very injury plagued season and no one knows how he will bounce back. Taylor was healthy last year and that is why they got number two ranking.. On a side note, I do not understand all this talk about Betts being the RB of the future, he is older and slower then CP. CP had an amazing time with us with the exception of last year. I would take CP over Betts anyday. He is a workhorse and hopefully will come back with a vengance this year. Betts is there to give CP a rest when needed. CP is our RB of the future for next few years, when he is finished we will have drafted a new RB to take his place. Betts is our back up and will always be, he will never be a featured back in DC. __________________ HTTR from North of the 49th!!!!! Two things I love.... Canada and the Redskins!!!!

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