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

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by jdlea

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.

Yes, but Portis has been run to death since he has been in the league... Betts has been allowed to develop and grow.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Yes, but Portis has been run to death since he has been in the league... Betts has been allowed to develop and grow.

If by grow you mean sit because he can't stay healthy, then I agree with you. If Betts is the running back of the future and they don't bring someone else in, they're in trouble.

Not to mention he'll be 30 in 2 years!

[wolfeskins]

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

if portis bounces back strong these next two years then i would think the skins front office would just restructure his contract in order to keep him in a skins uniform.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by dmek25

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

Dude.. It would be better for Redskins if we don't trade Betts.. Who is another back-up, Rock? He is good but not enough..

[jdlea]

Another thing, Tiki only missed 4 games once in his career, that was his rookie season. Betts has missed 4 games 3 times in 5 years.

[Redskin Rich]

Originally Posted by jdlea

Another thing, Tiki only missed 4 games once in his career, that was his rookie season. Betts has missed 4 games 3 times in 5 years.

Gees... I was just using Tiki as an example of how a RB that is not thrown into the mix right away, can turn out to become great.... remember, Tiki was thought to have way to much of a fumble issue to ever be a dependable back.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Gees... I was just using Tiki as an example of how a RB that is not thrown into the mix right away, can turn out to become great.... remember, Tiki was thought to have way to much of a fumble issue to ever be a dependable back.

I get the point, but Tiki was amazing his last few years. However, I'm further trying to illustrate the point that I don't believe that Ladell Betts is an every down runner. Fumbling can be fixed, being injury prone usually cannot.

[jbcjr14]

Yes, its good to see a little love every now and again. I certainly don't think Jones/Barber should be on that list and if so maybe towards the latter third. I also thought of Saints and Jags first when I saw the title.

[Big C]

i think most teams would take portis-betts over taylor-jones drew of the jags

[That Guy]

those rankings suck.

LT and a stiff corpse are better than deuce and bush.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by That Guy

those rankings suck.

LT and a stiff corpse are better than deuce and bush.

Oh yeah, how could I forget about Michael Turner and LT?? sheesh. Sports Illustrated couldn't hit water if they fell out of a boat. This is the magazine that picked the Panthers to play the Dolphins in the Super Bowl last season. HA!

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by That Guy

those rankings suck.

LT and a stiff corpse are better than deuce and bush.

That's basically what I said.

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

[redskins5044]

our tandem is way better than the cowboys and the jets.

[redskins5044]

sorry i hit the wrong next button i thought they were ahead of us

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by MonkFan4Life

"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

That's why we have no intention of trading either one. RB, O-Line, and ST were the only parts of the team that worked last year. It would be cruel to upset "all that chemistry"