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[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So... you would name Betts the starter based on last year until Portis proves himself, but Landry who is an unproven rookie at this point gets the instant nod without winning the job??

Interesting.

Yes.

PP blew the knee to shreds and shouldn't be named starter before Landry, the 5th overall pick and best defensive player in the draft.

The Portis thing is basically an ego thing for Clinton. I'm sorry but what have you done for us lately? Name Betts starter b/c he deserves it and maybe it will light a fire under Portis's ass.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Yes.

PP blew the knee to shreds and shouldn't be named starter before Landry, the 5th overall pick and best defensive player in the draft.

The Portis thing is basically an ego thing for Clinton. I'm sorry but what have you done for us lately? Name Betts starter b/c he deserves it and maybe it will light a fire under Portis's ass.

I don't think Portis needs a fire lit under him, he just needs to make sure he's 100% healthy.

Regardless, your logic still isn't consistent.

Landry hasn't proven anything at this level. Plus he was a few days late to camp. Let him earn that spot.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't think Portis needs a fire lit under him, he just needs to make sure he's 100% healthy.

Regardless, your logic still isn't consistent.

Landry hasn't proven anything at this level. Plus he was a few days late to camp. Let him earn that spot.

If Prioleau can so much as move, he should be infinately more prepared mentally to start this year than Landry will. If Landry does have to start at the beginning of the season, it really speaks volumes about the quality of our other safeties.

Landry would be best suited as dime back to begin the year, but if the vets play their way out of a job, at least we can make progress this year.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Yes.

PP blew the knee to shreds and shouldn't be named starter before Landry, the 5th overall pick and best defensive player in the draft.

Landry does not know GW's system, and it's extremely arrogant to assume because he's a good athlete, than he will pick it up that quickly and be effective. If PP is not ready, then we'll see Landry, but I assume PP is ready and Landry will learn a lot by watching. It's the wise thing to do.

The Portis thing is basically an ego thing for Clinton. I'm sorry but what have you done for us lately? Name Betts starter b/c he deserves it and maybe it will light a fire under Portis's ass.

I am so glad you're not our coach. Portis has earned the #1 RB spot, it would take more than what Betts did last year to unseat him. Portis was on an amazing pace in terms of TD's. You can't fault him for getting hurt. Portis is now healthy, and he has earned his starting spot.
In case you missed it, Betts was a fumble machine. Hey, I loved the guy, but last year was a learning process for him. He proved to be a VERY VALUABLE backup, one of the best backups in the league...but he still is just that, a back up.