Changes at RB for 2007

I cannot image Portis not being a Redskin. If he goes, what about Moss (his best friend), and Taylor? They are all very close. I don't even want to think about it.
Portis is going nowhere. Throughout all of Gibbs 1.0 glory, we always had two very capable running backs (Riggins/Joe Washington, Riggins/ George Rogers, Rogers/Timmy Smith, Byner/Riggs, Byner/Ervins/Riggs). Remember, both Portis and Betts have each had their share of injuries, so sharing the load should only help. Gibbs should do the right thing and push to give Derrick Dockery a new contract before he becomes a free agent in March. The O-line has been mauling defenses for the past 4 games, and Gibbs should make it a priority to keep them together instead of spending on another glitzy free agent.

anybody think that portis will request to be traded after the way betts has played since he's been out?i can't see too many changes next year at rb,i still see portis,betts,dockett,sellers,and rock back.
anybody think the skins may shop portis to somebody like jacksonville,atlanta,or maybe even the dolphins?


Take a look at the salary cap page.

Betts signed his extension as the backup. No ifs ands or butts.

Why would Portis ask to be traded because the backup runningback is doing great? That makes absolutely no sense.

There is no chance that Duckett is back next year. None whatsoever.

Take a look at the salary cap page.

Betts signed his extension as the backup. No ifs ands or butts.

Why would Portis ask to be traded because the backup runningback is doing great? That makes absolutely no sense.

There is no chance that Duckett is back next year. None whatsoever.
I totally agree. Why would Portis want to get out of D.C. as some have suggested.

Portis is loving this. He has always openly said that he would love to share the load, and that he wants Betts to succeed. He's never indicated any problem with having more than one back, especially with all his injuries.

Every ache and pain of Portis is getting easier to handle with every yard Betts gains.

It's going to be a very good 1,2 punch in 2007.

Yeah I'm amazed that Betts is the first Redskins back in history to rush for 150+ yards in back to back games. He has been great as a backup this season, and all indications suggest he is looking forward to returning to his backup role next season, if he didn't he wouldn't have signed a contract extension. I'm really looking forward to see both Portis and Betts next season.

If anything Betts will be trade bait not Portis.

Too coincidental for it not to be!

It is. It has to be. Too much info is the same or similar.

before the season is over,he may go past jamie morris as the skin with the most rushes in a game.i think it's 42 in 1988 against the bengals.

before the season is over,he may go past jamie morris as the skin with the most rushes in a game.i think it's 42 in 1988 against the bengals.

I thought it was 37 against Philly in 89, we won 10-3 I believe.

I thought it was 37 against Philly in 89, we won 10-3 I believe.

Flashback: Morris Set the Bar High (http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=7082)

anybody think that portis will request to be traded after the way betts has played since he's been out?i can't see too many changes next year at rb,i still see portis,betts,dockett,sellers,and rock back.
anybody think the skins may shop portis to somebody like jacksonville,atlanta,or maybe even the dolphins?

No.

Portis #1 (maybe slightly reduced and not on 3rd down to keep him healthier).
Betts #2
Duckett will probably be gone and Rock will be #3.

Yes, aside from LT...Betts is the best RB in the NFL over the last month, no one can stop him...but a lot of credit goes to the O-Line and we're also forgetting HOW GOOD PORTIS is. It'll be a killer 1-2 punch when CP is healthy and this season has proven that every team NEEDS at least 2 good RBs to compete. Where would we be WITHOUT Betts now?

Other teams are seeing it too...the Broncos, Jets, Titans, Dolphins, Lions, Vikings, Jaguars, Panthers, Seahawks, Packers, Bears, Eagles, Falcons, Texans, Raiders, Giants...all of these teams and more have needed capable backups this year because of injuries to their starting RBs.

We'd be stupid to get rid of either of them.