AnonEmouse
09-16-2006, 06:59 AM
OK I haven't seen anything out of Duckett yet to know if he can carry the load, but he should be able to. If he plays well Sunday, I'm wondering if Betts starts being surplus to rrequirements.
I've never thought of him as a #1 5-6 season player, but some team may feel he can help. Considering our lack of quality depth at CB and OL, anyone think he could be trade bait once Portis if fully fit?
illdefined
09-16-2006, 08:51 AM
our secondary situation is full on dire. and we're one injury away from saying the same thing about the o-line.
same can't be said about our running back situation, Betts is a redundant luxury, he's not even a team leader, he wouldn't be missed. if we can good value for him, trade him trade him trade him.
charlielyons
09-16-2006, 10:18 AM
i think we should trade betts for a young corner with some upside
EEich
09-16-2006, 10:35 AM
I disagree... Duckett and Betts are different kinds of RBs. Betts is Portis's backup. TJ is our goalline guy. We will always need a backup for Portis. Duckett is the luxury.
charlielyons
09-16-2006, 10:36 AM
I disagree... Duckett and Betts are different kinds of RBs. Betts is Portis's backup. TJ is our goalline guy. We will always need a backup for Portis. Duckett is the luxury.
i think duckett should be the backup and sellers should be our goaline guy, we dont utilize sellers enough
EEich
09-16-2006, 11:03 AM
Good thing Gibbs is making the personnel decisions. Duckett is clearly better suited for the goalline role... if only for his experience.
Pocket$ $traight
09-16-2006, 12:17 PM
I was hoping that this was an old thread...
Are you on crack? Betts is the starting runningback on Sunday. It looks to me like Portis' shoulder could linger for several weeks if not the whole season.
If you asked Gibbs this question right now he wouldn't even acknowledge it.
I'd love to know who would want to trade for Betts at this point and give us anything worth while.
Longtimefan
09-16-2006, 01:23 PM
Some decisions are going to be made where RB is concerned, but I don't think it's at this time. Depending on Portis's health that situation will remain the same for the remainder of the season.
CrazyCanuck
09-16-2006, 02:56 PM
Some decisions are going to be made where RB is concerned, but I don't think it's at this time. Depending on Portis's health that situation will remain the same for the remainder of the season.
I agree.
However I'd be surprised if Betts stays beyond this season. We've already made a big commitment to Portis and I think Betts will try to find a starting job next year. Even if he returned to the Skins as a backup he'd probably want starter money and I don't think we can afford it given our needs at other positions.