So Will We Have The Money For Betts????

I want to keep Betts almost more than anything. I'd say he's our number 2 or 3 priority (with DL and DB acquisitions first).

It is becoming more and more apparent that 2 capable RBs is necessary in today's NFL.


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I must say, I've been impressed with Betts. I saw him as a mediocre, at best, type of backup. I figured he'd be gone and we'd keep Duckett. But he's really proven me wrong over the last couple weeks.

That said, I wouldn't be suprised if we let him walk. Or get a mid round pick for him.

I think if it comes down to it, cutting ties with someone like Mark Brunell and maybe a guy like Wynn will free up money to keep a guy like Betts. The lesser of two evils, I guess.

Also consider the hit we're going to take if let AA go, which it looks like we will.

Betts is going to be due for a nice raise, probably too pricey to justify keeping him as a backup. I'm thinking he could end up somewhere like the Jets as their starter.

Betts is going to be due for a nice raise, probably too pricey to justify keeping him as a backup. I'm thinking he could end up somewhere like the Jets as their starter.

Yeah, the Jets are the first team that comes to my mind. They don't have much running game to speak of, and for some reason we always find a way to deal with them.

I must say, I've been impressed with Betts. I saw him as a mediocre, at best, type of backup. I figured he'd be gone and we'd keep Duckett. But he's really proven me wrong over the last couple weeks.

Betts has always been good on edge plays and dump offs, but his blocking and running between the tackles are still suspect. Portis makes up for what he lacks in those areas though, and since Betts has shown he can be quite effective at edge plays, I think Saunders would use them more like Holmes and Johnson if he had them both next season.

That being said, I think Betts will be gone next season, since most of the comments I've heard from him point to the fact that he's pretty intent on testing the free agent market.

Get draft picks for him.........portis is better no matter what anyone says. Although I have loved Bett's performance over the last few weeks.

Betts wants to be a starter, and, after the last couple of games, has showed that he might be worth a shot. Given that, he's outta here. Do any of the tags entitle us to a pick from the team who signs him?

Its betts or duckett. I like duckett but i'm w/ keeping a drafted skin, betts.

I say keep Betts if he'll stay. He and Portis in the backfield would be a good tandem IMO. As long as Betts doesn't run like a pussy and runs like he has been in the last couple of games.