Betts to be the 3rd Down Back?

I put a question mark because it seems like we're saying this every summer

Redskins Insider - Betts Expected to Again Have a Big Role (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/bettss-big-new-role.html?wprss=redskinsinsider)

I hope not.

Well, if it's a passing situation, OK...but I don't want him rushing the ball on crucial 3rd downs.

He seems to be very good receiving out of the backfield, probably because defenses aren't paying much attention to him.

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I think given equal blocking there isn't a huge dropoff in production from one to the next. CP has a more ability but for 15 snaps a game we won't see a dropoff.

Works for me. Glad to hear it.

I am not sure why anyone would be against this. Portis wore down last year. Although I think if it is money time in the 4th qtr or at the goal line, you go with the starter...

Portis needs the rest, I hope Betts gets a nice share of the carries as well.

Personally, I would rather Betts be in on 2nd, gives a nice versatility for the play action, but won't face all out blitzers. Portis is an awesome pass blocker, Betts - just ok. and whatever we do we need to make sure we don't burn out CP against STL, KC and TB!

I'd like the move to a 2 back system if Betts wasn't our second back. I just don't trust betts to hold onto the football. Yes this may help to save Portis for the end of the year, but what about the rest of the team. The old o-line isn't going to have a break and they could still be worn down by the end of the year. Where is their rest going to come from....Sorry to get off topic but I don't know how coming out and saying Betts is the third down back is really that helpful. Maybe in certain situations but as a whole I'm not a fan of this move for alot of the same reasons people here are already saying.

So would we rather just pound CP into the ground again this year?

Betts needs to play more this year, and he needs to step up and be productive, simple as that.