Do You think Betts is Expendable?

Now we have the legendary Marcus Mason he sure is...

They gave him 4.6 rushes a game this year and its hard to get something going if you do not get a feel for the game and thats hard to do with so few runs. When he signed his new deal I thought they would work him into the games more than they have. I have never seen him and Portis on the field at the same time and you would think they could design something with them together.Gibbs used to use them together all the time in 2005, but that was more to cover for a WR deficiency.

Zorn got them both into the game together a few times at the beginning of the season, and it was kinda fun for awhile, but when Betts got hurt and missed that month, Zorn forget to use him altogether. Thus, expendable.

I was kinda kicking this idea around in my head today. I worry that the Eagles and Giants have really upgraded alot this offseason and the Redskins finished behind these teams last season so it is going to be tougher this year. The Redskins have signed Haynesworth and drafted Orakpo and I think that will help alot but I don't think that it is enough to win out over the other 3 teams in the division (maybe the Cowboys because I think they took a few steps backward). I think the Redskins have to do more so this is my unqualified attempt to make them better. First they need a lb and I think they should go to Marcus Washington agent and attempt to resign him, if he doesn't want to come back tell them they are going to check out Leroy Hill and maybe Washington will realize that he doesn't have alot of options and will resign cheap. I think that is the only weak link left to fill on defense so thay need to turn to the offense now. I would like for the Redskins to make an offer to Levi Jones when he is cut by the Bengals to fill the hole at RT if it is cost efective. Now to the Ladell Betts part. I can't beleive that I'm saying this because I'm not a huge fan of his anticts but I wonder if the Bengals would trade Chad Johnson to the Redskins for Betts,Thomas or Kelly & a conditional 3rd round draft pick. Marvin Lewis always went after former Redskins when they were cut because he coached here and the Bengals have a need at RB. If Betts were traded I would look into the health of Duece Mcallister who is old but hasn't played alot the last few years because he was injured. The Saints released him early and I haven't heard of any intrest in him from other teams so maybe he isn't healthy i'm not sure though. It may be laughable but those were my thoughts today.

I was kinda kicking this idea around in my head today. I worry that the Eagles and Giants have really upgraded alot this offseason and the Redskins finished behind these teams last season so it is going to be tougher this year. The Redskins have signed Haynesworth and drafted Orakpo and I think that will help alot but I don't think that it is enough to win out over the other 3 teams in the division (maybe the Cowboys because I think they took a few steps backward). I think the Redskins have to do more so this is my unqualified attempt to make them better. First they need a lb and I think they should go to Marcus Washington agent and attempt to resign him, if he doesn't want to come back tell them they are going to check out Leroy Hill and maybe Washington will realize that he doesn't have alot of options and will resign cheap. I think that is the only weak link left to fill on defense so thay need to turn to the offense now. I would like for the Redskins to make an offer to Levi Jones when he is cut by the Bengals to fill the hole at RT if it is cost efective. Now to the Ladell Betts part. I can't beleive that I'm saying this because I'm not a huge fan of his anticts but I wonder if the Bengals would trade Chad Johnson to the Redskins for Betts,Thomas or Kelly & a conditional 3rd round draft pick. Marvin Lewis always went after former Redskins when they were cut because he coached here and the Bengals have a need at RB. If Betts were traded I would look into the health of Duece Mcallister who is old but hasn't played alot the last few years because he was injured. The Saints released him early and I haven't heard of any intrest in him from other teams so maybe he isn't healthy i'm not sure though. It may be laughable but those were my thoughts today.
The Deuce is done my friend. Betts is way better these days. But, I do believe that sooner than later we will need to find a replacement for Betts(1-2yrs), who in turn would eventually (1-2yrs)after replacing Betts as #2, would replace Portis as the #1 back. Remember Betts is 30, Portis 27 going on 28 THIS SEASON.

Betts wouldn't garner much value at this point and unless we replaced him w/ an upgrade, probably from FA, i don't see any reason to jetison him. Betts needs to stop fumbling regularly...IMO that is his real weakness. The rest is up to Zorn using Betts smarter i.e. give the guy several series in a row downhill running and more passes out of the backfield and i guarentee Warpathers will start singing his praises.

...to the point about our need for a change up to CP my gut has been we should go the other direction, a bruiser who will pound on the defense early in a game so when CP comes in he can slash and burn his way to big yardage. I hoped Betts would take on that role...maybe add 10lbs cuz his frame would hold up and then just pound on the defense.

I kind of liked what the Ravens did last year with McClain and Neals, they had two guys in there that tipped the scales at 280+ and just pounded the defensive lines into the mud, if Sellers can work on his fumbling issues, would it be feasable to throw Yoder back there as Seller's FB, or the other way around?

I wish we would have ended up with a change of pace back in the draft. A la Javon Ringer or a Kory Sheets.

Betts is a downgrade from Portis in basically every aspect when he's on the field. I'd like a 3rd down scat-back kind of player who can spell Portis AND bring something different to the table.

I'd like a bigger RB like Brandon Jacobs or Marion Barber to run up the middle and let Portis cut up the sides like he was meant to do.

I think Betts would be a better ball carrier if he got more carries. Portis and Betts fumble every once in awhile although it's usually when we really don't need it.

Betts isn't expendable unless there's an upgrade waiting to take his spot. Mason has the same kind of build as Betts and Portis with the latter two having a few more years in the weight room. With Mason we're just getting a younger Portis or Betts without the experience, bulk, or skill. I do like him though.

How about this one? Which RB would you most be willing to part with and why? What Sayeth the Mob?

I'd like a bigger RB like Brandon Jacobs or Marion Barber to run up the middle and let Portis cut up the sides like he was meant to do.

I think Betts would be a better ball carrier if he got more carries. Portis and Betts fumble every once in awhile although it's usually when we really don't need it.

Betts isn't expendable unless there's an upgrade waiting to take his spot. Mason has the same kind of build as Betts and Portis with the latter two having a few more years in the weight room. With Mason we're just getting a younger Portis or Betts without the experience, bulk, or skill. I do like him though.

How about this one? Which RB would you most be willing to part with and why? What Sayeth the Mob?

Rock no question...like someone else said I could see this as the year he gets cut. We need something new on KR...maybe one of these young prospects.

I'd like a bigger RB like Brandon Jacobs or Marion Barber to run up the middle and let Portis cut up the sides like he was meant to do.

I've got the perfect RB for you, Michael Bush of the Raiders. In my opinion that guy could be better than Brandon Jacobs, he's a beast!! Supposedly the Raiders were shopping him before the draft. Did you see what he did to TB in TB who at the time was fighting for a playoff spot?

I've got the perfect RB for you, Michael Bush of the Raiders. In my opinion that guy could be better than Brandon Jacobs, he's a beast!! Supposedly the Raiders were shopping him before the draft. Did you see what he did to TB in TB who at the time was fighting for a playoff spot?Bush is skilled, but the Raiders need him more than they think they do. No amount of hype is going to make Darren McFadden a great runner, nor will any amount of money make Justin Fargas reliable. Basically, their price tag on Bush will be much higher than anyone can afford for a complementary runner.