Who has the better running duo in NFC east?

[DonkeyPunch-RIP21]

definately not frank gore or l johnson, johnson only had one good year and frank gore is not a complete back

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Why not just name the thread what you really think "Dallas Has A Better Running Game". You make it like a question when all you really wanted to do is to say Dallas has a better running game. Its not like your going to debate the subject and change your mind.

Dallas Blows!!!!!!!

Maybe a new question in the spirit of the season.........
Who has the scariest Halloween face, Jerry or the Dan?
Oh...., do we have to disqualify JJ, since it may not really be his??

[vallin21]

I think we can stop the run game because we've stopped it past, but I'm kinda scared with witten and TO. I think Horton (or Doughty) will do a good job with both.

[Ruhskins]

NFC EAST RBs RUSHING STATS (CARRIES/YDS/AVG/TD)
(after three weeks)

Washington
C. Portis 65/248/3.8/3
L. Betts 11/48/4.4/0

Dallas
M. Barber 62/285/4.6/4
F. Jones 18/148/8.2/2

NY
B. Jacobs 50/244/4.9/1
D. Ward 26/177/6.8/0

Philly
B. Westbrook 42/161/3.8/3
C. Buckha... 12/48/4.0/0

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I think if you look at the current performance of RBs, I would put Dallas RB tandem 1st, because of the amount of yds/TDs and they've played two good defenses (Philly and GB). I want to go with the Skins second, but Philly has played Pittsburgh and Dallas, which have good defenses, and they still put up 3 TDs, although not as many yds. The Skins are a close 3rd, due to the amount of yds and putting up 3 TDs, as with Philly, Washington's running game is just one player (Portis). Our team has played two average defenses (N.O./Cards) and a good defense (NYG). Finally, I would put NYG's RB tandem fourth b/c althougth they've gained a lot of yds, they have 1 TD to show for, and this is playing against teams like St. Louis and Cincy, which have weak defenses. Plus, we kept Jacobs scoreless, despite gaining over 100 yds against us.

[NYCSkin]

I like the big back/scat back duo that the Gmen have. However, the offensive lines of these teams play a huge role in determining the best duo. Right now--I think Dallas' O line is the best run blocking line and therefore Barber and Jones have the best numbers. A great running back cannot compensate for a poor Oline. A great Oline only needs an above average back to produce good stats...

[SFREDSKIN]

Everyone is forgetting Cartwright, which gives a 3 headed monster and if we would have kept Mason make that's a 4 headed monster. If Cartwright was to start due to injury I could see him gaining 100yards. He's done it before.

[memphisskin]

I want to go with Portis/Betts, but we're still working on getting Portis going (that 3.8 ypc is not cool). So the Cowboys have the best running back tandem in the division, as well as the fans most likely to break their arms from patting themselves on the back.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by mmil12

My order:

1 - Dallas - Marion Barber is an absolute STUD! I'd love to have him on our team. F. Jones looks like the real deal. That combo in years to come is going to be scary if Barber doesn't get hurt.
2t - G-Men - Jacobs, Ward, Bradshaw is a great combo
2t - Redskins - Portis / Betts can both be game breakers
4 - Eagles - As good as Westbrook is...if goes down, they have NO ONE!

I think the Skins could be better,it's not your backs but your O-line,there is some age to it.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Giantone

I think the Skins could be better,it's not your backs but your O-line,there is some age to it.

There's nothing wrong with our OL. Maybe if we didn't miss 2 of our starters last year things would have been different and even so we spanked the G-men at their house. Remember?

[sandtrapjack]

Gotta go with the Giants in the East. Although Barber and Jones in Dallas show great potential, Felix Jones has only 3 games in his career and it is way too early to judge IMO

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

There's nothing wrong with our OL. Maybe if we didn't miss 2 of our starters last year things would have been different and even so we spanked the G-men at their house. Remember?

LOL.........................pretty much everyone did.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by sandtrapjack

Gotta go with the Giants in the East. Although Barber and Jones in Dallas show great potential, Felix Jones has only 3 games in his career and it is way too early to judge IMO

Even with Barber/Jones having scored 6 TDs, while all three G-Men RBs have scored only 2 TDs this season so far?

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Even with Barber/Jones having scored 6 TDs, while all three G-Men RBs have scored only 2 TDs this season so far?

Eli ran for one,does that count?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Eli ran for one,does that count?

Um no. He's suppose to pass the ball. LOL.

[Valleyranchgirl]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I'm more impressed with the Dallas line than it's backs. Barber gets a lot of hype but the last time we played them he got 1 yard. Jones is a rookie, who knows for sure? How much is the line and how much is the back? Jacobs is more of a "Barbarian" than Barber. Hard as hell to bring down. Westbrook is a very elusive back who always gives us problems. I like the 1-2 punch we have with Portis and Betts. It does'nt hurt to have the "Beast", Mike Sellers back there either. Portis can break one at any time and is the best blocking back in the league. Betts would be starting on a lot of other teams and is very under-rated. On top of that you've got Sellers back there mowing down people and occasionally catching passes. Nobody wants to hit or be hit by Sellers. Might sound like a homer but I like our guys. As our new offense settles in I think it will showcase our backs talents even more.

Dallas oline gave up its first sack of the season last game. The line has been doing a fantastic job pass blocking and a good job run blocking but the tight ends and wide receivers have played a huge part too.

I forgot about Mike sellers but probably because he has the same amount of rushing attempts as Devin Thomas and Moss which is one attempt.

If we are looking at three back system T Choice could be a starter for another team. Both RB rookies have both been rather impressive thus far, and I can only hope they keep it up and don't end like Julius Jones.