RB's are worried in Washington

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by MightyJoeGibbs

This is the greatest Team ever assembled. Did I mention we still have Ethan Albright.

Were you being sarcastic? We have agreed on a few things the last couple of days Joe ....but we had some great teams in the 80s and a 1991-92 superbowl team that was lights out. honestly I think that team of 1991 was the most dominant I have seen ( I'm only 28 so I was very young for the '82 to remember ). The 1991 team defense took how many games for someone to score on us? The Offense was so dominant as well. I don't know what cam over Mark Rypien that year but he was as great a quaterback as we could as for. We never saw itr again, but he was great for one year. Anyway just my two cents. I know I'm way off topic as well.

[JankySpanky80]

Were adding the final pieces to get this thing going. Sloppy preaseason but we'll explode in the regular season. Portis and duckett should help keep the o on the field longer and the d on the bench. This formula will work. Look at pittsburgh.

[SmootSmack]

Rock is like the Teflon Don of the Redskins. He's always on the verge of getting cut, but survives. And while I love his heart, he has had some costly fumbles in the past preseasons and regular season (Chiefs game!) that make you go hmmm

[superskins]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Rock is like the Teflon Don of the Redskins. He's always on the verge of getting cut, but survives. And while I love his heart, he has had some costly fumbles in the past preseasons and regular season (Chiefs game!) that make you go hmmm

good point. (as much as i hate saying it)i believe that rock will be cut, because, lets be honest, no one wants rock cartwright, in this league u need 2 or 3 quality backs, but if we trade betts, than rock could be our number 3

[MightyJoeGibbs]

I think now he and some other guys who play special teams like Khary C., Thrash, and Rock also who will never play their posistions can now get with Danny Smith and really set this mother off. I know El doesnt look like B Mitchell but we can resurrect that feeling of starting over in their territory or get a TD when they punt. How come BMitchell is still in the studio? I know he can get an assitant assitant coach job that they can make up for him.

[Big C]

rock is important on special teams also, tho betts is a solid kick returner

[mike340]

If we didn't have glaring holes, we get rid of Rock. Since we do, we trade Betts.

[724Skinsfan]

However good Betts is we have no idea if another team is interested in him for trade. We might be looking at Cartwright getting cut. Looking at it objectively this isn't terrible for the skins. Perhaps Nemo or Lumsden has shown enough to contribute to special teams the way Rock did. No one is irreplaceable. Betts might have staying power, though, with his KR abilities. You can't just give that duty to anybody.

By the way, i wrote this after drinking four pitchers of beer at Hooters for the first time in like 4 years. Tell me if I make any sense.

[MightyJoeGibbs]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

However good Betts is we have no idea if another team is interested in him for trade. We might be looking at Cartwright getting cut. Looking at it objectively this isn't terrible for the skins. Perhaps Nemo or Lumsden has shown enough to contribute to special teams the way Rock did. No one is irreplaceable. Betts might have staying power, though, with his KR abilities. You can't just give that duty to anybody.

By the way, i wrote this after drinking four pitchers of beer at Hooters for the first time in like 4 years. Tell me if I make any sense.

Its a good point adding Lums Lums to Special teams. They need to be careful in this whole masterminded planning but today is a good day.

[724Skinsfan]

Rock's comment bothers me a little but we'll see how much he meant it when he plays next. He's allowed an emotional response immediately following the news but he better get on Gibbs bus.

[MightyJoeGibbs]

There isnt a hole on this team. We would basically look at a backup I think would have to come at the Oline somewhere.

We also have to assume that it will take time for TJ to get acclimated to the system but if he is going to be used for short yardage anyway then he could get by. This is why I think Betts will get traded for a draft pick anywhere from now till the deadline. Only way we shop Betts now is if the players become disgruntled, a team comes to us with a good offer of OL, or another injury takes place. But until CP is better I dont think we can get rid of Betts. The run game should always be priority 1.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by MightyJoeGibbs

There isnt a hole on this team.

You're forgetting about kicker and punter. Other than that, we're awesome everywhere.

[Redskin]

I dont wanna See Betts Go

[skinsttw]

Skins will keep Betts because he knows the system and he can play well when called upon. I hope Duckett quietly meshes with the other RBs. Winning builds team unity, and the key will be a fast start to the season, either 3-1 or 4-0.

[saden1]

Prediction: The Redskins will keep all backs, evaluate Betts and TJ at the end of the season. Whoever wants the most money or least productive is allowed to walk.