Should we deal Ladell Betts???

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

Portis is indeed injury prone, Betts is indeed a good back, and it's important to have a reserve who can step in and play well should Portis get injured or need a rest. That said, if we could get a good replacement for Betts and a high pick for Betts (e.g., a high 2nd rounder), I would favor such a trade. We have more needs than we have picks or cash to spend in FA. If we can get a decent replacement for Betts, why not? IMO, a 2nd rounder is worth more than an insurance policy RB who put up 300 rushing yards last season.

Yeah, I didn't say I'd object to it, I just said it wouldn't happen. I'm not against moving him if we can get great value for him. Is this totally hypothetical or are there rumors floating around?

[Redskin Rich]

OK, let's start all of the threads within this one... make your predictions for the new head coach, how many wins will we have this year, what jersey will we wear in opening day... will our jock straps be bleached during the off season?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Yeah, I didn't say I'd object to it, I just said it wouldn't happen. I'm not against moving him if we can get great value for him. Is this totally hypothetical or are there rumors floating around?

Totally hypothetical as far as I know.

[Ferrari]

All hypothetical get rid of Ladell, Brandon and Mark, the rest will depend on the new Head Coach

[Ferrari]

We could pay for a room at the assisted living facility for Phillip Daniels

[lespaul]

I have a feeling people are going to want to get rid of Snyder in a few days. Especially if he brings in a college coach. I don't think he will,but he's shocked us in the past.

[BleedBurgundy]

I think we need to look at a RB in the 2nd to 3rd round this year. CP's got 2 yrs left before he loses his effectiveness. Betts is a great backup and I don't think we get the value in return that we lose by trading him.

[jamf]

If we resign Rock and can get good value( Solid starter ), I have no problem trading Betts. Realistically, I doubt anyone is going to give up anything special for him. Decent running backs are a dime a dozen and it's one of the easiest positions to draft.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

I think we need to look at a RB in the 2nd to 3rd round this year. CP's got 2 yrs left before he loses his effectiveness. Betts is a great backup and I don't think we get the value in return that we lose by trading him.

I'm not sure that CP has 2 years left in the tank and will basically hang it up at 28. Betts is indeed a great backup, but what "value" do we lose by trading him? He had about 300 rushing yards last season at about 3.7 yards per carry. An insurance policy that gets us 300 rushing yards at RB (where players are most fungible) isn't worth a 2nd round pick IMO. Assuming we could get a 2nd rounder, I'd support trading Betts and using the 2nd rounder to draft a starter or a backup at a more important position (e.g., OT, DT, DE).

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by firstdown

You know if Al is such a big advocate of Ladell why couldn't they find a way to work him more into the system this year. I said in the second 1/4 of the Seahawk game that they needed to try and run right up the middle with Betts which may have worked.

Well,
Our line was in bad shape.
Portis has moves and Betts doesn't.
Portis can run draws and break wide, Betts cant.

If you aren't winning the battles up front smash mouth blocking, Betts aint your man.....last year, we had a full Oline on all cylinders...that why he did so well then...thank goodness we have portis. He can still get yards with an unorthodox running game.

Betts is a backup because of this limitation.

[Skinsfanmania]

I am one that is always open to dealing a player depending on what we would get back in return. If a team offers us a #1 draft pick for Betts then we would be acting on the best interest of the team to trade him.

Now, if someone were to offer a 2nd round pick, it would depend on where the pick was if I would consider trading him, but again I'd consider it. I feel we could pick up better player in the first two rounds as franchise running backs are found in the 2nd round often.

What I am saying is this isn't a yes or no situation, but if it is good for the Skins, then you take advantage of it.

However we need to stay away from Denver. BTW, do the Jets need another RB, we tend to do well when trading with them in most instances.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I'm not sure that CP has 2 years left in the tank and will basically hang it up at 28. Betts is indeed a great backup, but what "value" do we lose by trading him? He had about 300 rushing yards last season at about 3.7 yards per carry. An insurance policy that gets us 300 rushing yards at RB (where players are most fungible) isn't worth a 2nd round pick IMO. Assuming we could get a 2nd rounder, I'd support trading Betts and using the 2nd rounder to draft a starter or a backup at a more important position (e.g., OT, DT, DE).

I agree, as long as we resign Rock. Losing both and being left with an injury prone Portis would not be smart.

[Redskin Warrior]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

I'm not sure that CP has 2 years left in the tank and will basically hang it up at 28. Betts is indeed a great backup, but what "value" do we lose by trading him? He had about 300 rushing yards last season at about 3.7 yards per carry. An insurance policy that gets us 300 rushing yards at RB (where players are most fungible) isn't worth a 2nd round pick IMO. Assuming we could get a 2nd rounder, I'd support trading Betts and using the 2nd rounder to draft a starter or a backup at a more important position (e.g., OT, DT, DE).

I think finding a backup for Portis wouldn't be hard. Like I said Marcus Mason showed great promise this preseason I think he could take Betts place because I feel Rock is done he wants to start somewhere other than special teams. Then you have plenty of quality backups coming out of the draft. Like SGG said what value do we lose by trading him.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

And the offseason is in full swing.

yes it is prepare for the should ladell be our starter and has CP lost it threads

[cwboyh8ter]

Betts will be here long aft CP is gone!! Hail keep believin!