T.J. Duckett watch

NAVYSKINSFAN · 10-02-2006, 10:40 AM

Betts is up next year right? Someone will pay him alot more than we will with portis around. Duckett will be the number two next year, and like said before he is great to have in the pocket incase either of our main backs get hurt.

bigmarley4 · 10-02-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NAVYSKINSFAN

Betts is up next year right? Someone will pay him alot more than we will with portis around. Duckett will be the number two next year, and like said before he is great to have in the pocket incase either of our main backs get hurt.

I think we can safely assume Duckett will be inactive for all games where there is not a significant injury to a RB (or a really bad game from Betts where he fumbles like 3 times or something). No team can afford to use 4 roster spots on RB's. We will have Portis, Betts and Rock active for every game they are healthy. I like to have TJD in the wings but I wish we could somehow get him in the mix regularly.

That Guy · 10-03-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NAVYSKINSFAN

Betts is up next year right? Someone will pay him alot more than we will with portis around. Duckett will be the number two next year, and like said before he is great to have in the pocket incase either of our main backs get hurt.

duckett is up next year, and i'm not sure he'll want to stay if he's inactive for 16 games. betts is a good pass catcher, duckett, not so much.

as far as talent, duckett wins and he's a nice pounder with surprising speed, but betts has found a role as the 3rd down pass catching back here (he and chester taylor are basically clones).

hurrykaine · 10-02-2006, 11:38 AM

Can TJ beat up on people like Brandon Jacobs can?

12thMan · 10-03-2006, 09:13 AM

Ditto that Guy. Betts seems to finding his groove in Saunders offense. If I had my druthers, I would keep Betts over Duckett.

MTK · 10-03-2006, 09:22 AM

Duckett is a nice insurance policy right now. Before the year is out I think he'll play an important role. Right now it's just a numbers game preventing him from dressing.

Gibbs raised a good point in the presser, if they are paying these guys why can't they play them? Does anyone know the rationale behind having to keep 7 guys inactive each week?

I found an interesting article that brings up the same question.

NFL.com - NFL News

12thMan · 10-03-2006, 09:27 AM

I still think if a viable trade opportunity came up before the deadline the Skins would weigh their options with Duckett. Of course, all things being equal.

Drift Reality · 10-03-2006, 09:28 AM

He was mainly signed because they were unsure about how Portis would rehabilitate from his injury. Now that Portis has fully recovered and Betts is playing as solidly as he is, it seems as though it was a bad move in hindsight. I definitely think if a team made the right offer (a 3rd rounder) the Skins would think seriously about letting him go.

12thMan · 10-03-2006, 09:29 AM

Of course, we're one nicked Portis shoulder or a Betts hammy from seeing a lot of Duckett. You never know, especially in the NFL.

MTK · 10-03-2006, 09:39 AM

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Of course, we're one nicked Portis shoulder or a Betts hammy from seeing a lot of Duckett. You never know, especially in the NFL.

Exactly.

And with their injury history, it's not so far fetched to imagine one or both of them missing some time at some point this year.

12thMan · 10-03-2006, 09:41 AM

True that. It will be an interesting side story as the season unfolds.

I'll say this, Rock and Betts have had a fire under their butts since he's come to town.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-03-2006, 09:58 AM

With the way Betts is playing right now, will we be able to afford him next year? Is it just me or is Betts a better back when he is playing with Portis in the game as well. He didn't seem to be very good in the Dallas game but with Portis splitting time with him, he's making better runs.

I think we try to sign Betts now and trade TJ for our draft pick back. We need it.

12thMan · 10-03-2006, 10:13 AM

Although I started the thread what about Duckett, I think we hold on to him for now. In fact, I would expect them to do so. Still a trade later on down the road wouldn't shock me. If the Skins had to choose, let's say, during the off season between the two, I would think they would lean toward Betts. Simply because he's been a Redskin for a while now.

I would agree, that Betts is a good change of pace back. I don't like how the guys calling the game Sunday tried to compare him and Portis. They really are two different backs.

61cad · 10-03-2006, 10:15 AM

My guess is he the style of runner Al Saunders likes.

He stays!

redsk1 · 10-03-2006, 10:18 AM

I still don't see it making alot of sense. I say trade him if somebody offers us a decent deal.

Every team in the nfl can say that we're just 2 injuries away from being in trouble.

10-02-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
NAVYSKINSFAN Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norfolk va Age: 43 Posts: 150	Re: T.J. Duckett watch Betts is up next year right? Someone will pay him alot more than we will with portis around. Duckett will be the number two next year, and like said before he is great to have in the pocket incase either of our main backs get hurt. __________________ Only the strong survive! Just win baby! I'll make ya famous!

10-02-2006, 11:38 AM	#4
hurrykaine Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington, D.C. Age: 52 Posts: 762	Re: T.J. Duckett watch Can TJ beat up on people like Brandon Jacobs can?

10-03-2006, 09:13 AM	#5
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: T.J. Duckett watch Ditto that Guy. Betts seems to finding his groove in Saunders offense. If I had my druthers, I would keep Betts over Duckett.

10-03-2006, 09:22 AM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: T.J. Duckett watch Duckett is a nice insurance policy right now. Before the year is out I think he'll play an important role. Right now it's just a numbers game preventing him from dressing. Gibbs raised a good point in the presser, if they are paying these guys why can't they play them? Does anyone know the rationale behind having to keep 7 guys inactive each week? I found an interesting article that brings up the same question. NFL.com - NFL News __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-03-2006, 09:27 AM	#7
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: T.J. Duckett watch I still think if a viable trade opportunity came up before the deadline the Skins would weigh their options with Duckett. Of course, all things being equal.

10-03-2006, 09:28 AM	#8
Drift Reality Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 506	Re: T.J. Duckett watch He was mainly signed because they were unsure about how Portis would rehabilitate from his injury. Now that Portis has fully recovered and Betts is playing as solidly as he is, it seems as though it was a bad move in hindsight. I definitely think if a team made the right offer (a 3rd rounder) the Skins would think seriously about letting him go. __________________ Drift Reality DC City Blog New Influencer

10-03-2006, 09:29 AM	#9
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: T.J. Duckett watch Of course, we're one nicked Portis shoulder or a Betts hammy from seeing a lot of Duckett. You never know, especially in the NFL.

10-03-2006, 09:41 AM	#11
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: T.J. Duckett watch True that. It will be an interesting side story as the season unfolds. I'll say this, Rock and Betts have had a fire under their butts since he's come to town.

10-03-2006, 09:58 AM	#12
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: T.J. Duckett watch With the way Betts is playing right now, will we be able to afford him next year? Is it just me or is Betts a better back when he is playing with Portis in the game as well. He didn't seem to be very good in the Dallas game but with Portis splitting time with him, he's making better runs. I think we try to sign Betts now and trade TJ for our draft pick back. We need it. __________________ Just win.

10-03-2006, 10:13 AM	#13
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: T.J. Duckett watch Although I started the thread what about Duckett, I think we hold on to him for now. In fact, I would expect them to do so. Still a trade later on down the road wouldn't shock me. If the Skins had to choose, let's say, during the off season between the two, I would think they would lean toward Betts. Simply because he's been a Redskin for a while now. I would agree, that Betts is a good change of pace back. I don't like how the guys calling the game Sunday tried to compare him and Portis. They really are two different backs.

10-03-2006, 10:15 AM	#14
61cad Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 296	Re: T.J. Duckett watch My guess is he the style of runner Al Saunders likes. He stays! __________________ DAMN YOU SAM HUFF, F****ING NEW YORK GIANT!

10-03-2006, 10:18 AM	#15
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: T.J. Duckett watch I still don't see it making alot of sense. I say trade him if somebody offers us a decent deal. Every team in the nfl can say that we're just 2 injuries away from being in trouble.

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