Changes at RB for 2007

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

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.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by Redskinhog1963

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.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

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.

[mooby]

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.

[Eriwar]

If anything Betts will be trade bait not Portis.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by cpayne5

Too coincidental for it not to be!

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

[Redskinhog1963]

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.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Redskinhog1963

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.

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

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

Flashback: Morris Set the Bar High

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Redskinhog1963

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.

[MTK]

I agree that the OL is the main reason the running game is clicking so well now. Some of the holes lately have been gigantic.

Plus I think another reason for the success of the running game is Saunders and the offense are finally getting on the same page as far as him calling what they do well.

[cpayne5]

I'd still like to see him start scoring a bit more. Portis averaged a TD every 18 touches and 75 yards, Betts is averaging one every 98 & 465, respectively.

[GREENSTHEMAN]

Originally Posted by Redskinhog1963

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?

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.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree that the OL is the main reason the running game is clicking so well now. Some of the holes lately have been gigantic.

Plus I think another reason for the success of the running game is Saunders and the offense are finally getting on the same page as far as him calling what they do well.

Why didn't Gibbs stress this to AL from day 1? We would have beaten alot more teams running the ball..........

[cpayne5]

Originally Posted by GREENSTHEMAN

... however I think that Betts has proved more productive as a runner than Portis...

It's almost comical at this point.