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[quote=GREENSTHEMAN;261494]I don't think that Portis will ask to be traded, however I think that Betts has proved more productive as a runner than Portis, I do think Portis is a better blocker in the backfield. I would not be surprised next year if Betts takes the #1 spot however, If nothing else I think he has earned a shot at the #1 spot personally.[/quote]

Not a chance!

You don't replace an annual 1500-yard rusher because he had to sit out from a shoulder surgery.

You're another one who is forgetting how good Portis is and how much energy and talent he brings to the field...plus he's a better blocker AND passer.

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[quote=Buster;261535]Not a chance!

You don't replace an annual 1500-yard rusher because he had to sit out from a shoulder surgery.

You're another one who is forgetting how good Portis is and how much energy and talent he brings to the field...plus he's a better blocker AND passer.[/quote]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3]Seriously, it makes me shake my head and wonder why this is even being discussed. Crazy....[/SIZE][/FONT][/COLOR]

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guess cuz we won yesterday and some dont have anyone to bash ...

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i'd say little chance. RBs are always the first to get injured. we have 2 capable starters in the backfield. this will help the team win more games and keep these guys healthier longer if they're splitting their carries.

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[QUOTE=Buster;261483]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.[/QUOTE]

Right on. I hope we do everything in our power to keep BOTH Portis and Betts.

Portis is generally the better back, better receiver and better blocker. Betts is proving himself as a solid and capable backup. Plenty of teams in this league are running a two-back offense with a great deal of success: Pittsburgh had Bettis-Parker, San Diego has LT-Turner, Kansas City had Priest Holmes-Larry Johnson, Giants have Barber-Jacobs, Dallas has Barber-Jones, New Orleans has McCallister-Bush.

I say count our blessings that it looks like we'll have two very talented RBs rather than trying to shop one of them.

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betts trade value right now is as high as it will get. but i want them both

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I think the pressing question is, will Betts' emergence as a serious running threat change Saunders' offense into a Pittsburgh Steeler/Kansas City Chief type attack, with a run-first mentality?

Are we going to be a 60% running team? Should we?

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jesus folks!you'd have thought i was hitler or stalin after some of the shit i got over this.i was merely asking a question,not starting WW3!i hope they both come back too.nobody wants to see the redskins more than me here!

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[QUOTE=Redskinhog1963;261643]jesus folks!you'd have thought i was hitler or stalin after some of the shit i got over this.i was merely asking a question,not starting WW3!i hope they both come back too.nobody wants to see the redskins more than me here![/QUOTE]

I do. I want to see the Redskins more than you do.

:cheeky-sm

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[quote=mheisig;261653]I do. I want to see the Redskins more than you do.

:cheeky-sm[/quote]

i seriously doubt it friend.been pulling for the skins since 1970.here in our area before cable,you could'nt get the skins an tv,so we listened to a lot of them on am radio at the dinner table.i wear skins stuff everyday,save everything redskin related,even named my kids after redskins,(joanna and john)i ai'nt missed a game in 35 years,and the skins and cubs are two of my greatest passions.i do'nt think gibbs,snyder,or anybody wants to see the skins win more than me!

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What Redskin was named Joanna?

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Look you guys have to remember that Betts has had injury problems. Portis has not. You can't trade Portis because who is to say Betts can play a entire season.

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[QUOTE=Redskinhog1963;261657]i seriously doubt it friend.been pulling for the skins since 1970.here in our area before cable,you could'nt get the skins an tv,so we listened to a lot of them on am radio at the dinner table.i wear skins stuff everyday,save everything redskin related,even named my kids after redskins,(joanna and john)i ai'nt missed a game in 35 years,and the skins and cubs are two of my greatest passions.i do'nt think gibbs,snyder,or anybody wants to see the skins win more than me![/QUOTE]

I stand corrected. I thought being the biggest fan ever usually came with a commemorative plaque, which I didn't see, so I was obviously a bit confused.

This is good to know, however. Any future discussions as to who is the biggest Redskins fan can now be avoided, and all previous discussions can be settled.

You, my friend, have in but 30 posts, finally brought peace and harmony to the tumultuous ride that is TheWarpath.net.

Thank you, kind sir.

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[QUOTE=DGreen28;261661]Look you guys have to remember that Betts has had injury problems. Portis has not. You can't trade Portis because who is to say Betts can play a entire season.[/QUOTE]

So what is Betts worth in terms of draft picks? He's got a very manageable contract, his production is peaking in a way that it's really opened the eyes of a lot of teams across the league...

Are they setting things up for a trade involving Ladell Betts?

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I'm new here but I guess I'll just jump in with both feet.

I am really suprised at the ammount of speculation going on as to whether Portis or Betts will be dealt in the offseason. I just think it's a stretch that such a drastic move would be made based on a few good days (oaky, great days) from Betts down the stretch after the team had fallen from contention.

I love what Betts is doing and I love the return to a more run-oriented attack. I also appreciate that among some fans there's a lingering feeling that Portis, while great, has never been the north-south back that has traditionally thrived under Gibbs. Still, a trade of either back, especially Portis, seems pretty far fetched to me.