Portis or Westbrook?

MTK · 03-31-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I don't think there's any question Westbrook has had the more accomplished career. I still love having Portis on our team though and don't think we need to compare him to other running backs who may or may not be better. He is one of the core personalities of the Gibbs II Redskins, and I expect he will have quite a role to play in the Zorn era as well.

Has he really though?

Westbrook has two 1000 yard seasons, Portis has five.

Portis has him beat in just about every rushing category there is.

Westbrook has him beat when it comes to receptions, but I don't think that makes him more accomplished as a result.

saden1 · 03-31-2008, 07:22 AM

Portis without a doubt. Westbrook can be dangerous but he's a poorman's Marshall Faulk. Portis is well on his way to Canton if he keeps playing like he has been. He's a true running back that can grind it for 4 quarters.

Redskins8588 · 03-31-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by djnemo65

I don't think there's any question Westbrook has had the more accomplished career. I still love having Portis on our team though and don't think we need to compare him to other running backs who may or may not be better. He is one of the core personalities of the Gibbs II Redskins, and I expect he will have quite a role to play in the Zorn era as well.

I have to disagree, there is a big question as to who has had the more accomplished career. Portis has had the more accomplished career and I am not looking at him through Redskins colored glasses. Facts alone, Portis has 1411 total yards more than Westbrook, Portis has 17 more total touchdowns than Westbrook, and Portis has 142 less catches than Westbrook let's see what Portis would do if he had that many oppertunities to catch the ball. Why is everyone all over Westbrook? I don't think that he is all that great, IMO, he gets lucky alot of times. I mean just look at Westbrook's stats compared to Portis stats.

Brian Westbrook

Clinton Portis

Hopfully after looking at the stats most will see that we have one of the best backs in our division, he is all heart in the way he runs, blocks, and even catches out of the backfeild. And when you are looking at the stats don't forget to look at the first 2 seasons in the league where he averaged 5.5yards a carry in the WCO system...

Stuck in TX · 03-31-2008, 08:52 AM

Portis is better. Id take him. I like westbrook, but just like previously mentioned, when he goes down, so do the eagles. Portis blocks ten times better as well. The only thing I envy of Westbrook is his ability to sell the draw, and the screen. No one, and I think there will be no contest here, no one runs the draw or the RB screen in the NFL like westbrook. He burned us quite a few times with it last year. Thats just one aspect though and I think we can manage to compensate for that.

denim_monger · 03-31-2008, 08:57 AM

both are fragile little whimps

give me a true horse like Brandon Jacobs anyday

onlydarksets · 03-31-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by denim_monger

both are fragile little whimps

give me a true horse like Brandon Jacobs anyday

Yeah, he's a horse - like Barbaro.

KLHJ2 · 03-31-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by denim_monger

both are fragile little whimps

give me a true horse like Brandon Jacobs anyday

Who was injured most of his first season as the starter. BRILLIANT!

Next.

KLHJ2 · 03-31-2008, 09:08 AM

Oh, and he had 4 TD's and 5 fumbles, and 4 of those were fumbles lost. Thats a Helluva horse you got there. With a back like him who needs a run defense.

denim_monger · 03-31-2008, 09:21 AM

And who won the Bowl again while Portis was sitting at home watching??

NEXT!

onlydarksets · 03-31-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by denim_monger

And who won the Bowl again while Portis was sitting at home watching??

NEXT!

Plaxico Burress?

KLHJ2 · 03-31-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by denim_monger

And who won the Bowl again while Portis was sitting at home watching??

NEXT!

Jeremy Shocky was sitting right next to him.

denim_monger · 03-31-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by angryssg

Jeremy Shocky was sitting right next to him.

he's still got the ring and he's still got that bling my man

wake up

NEXT!

onlydarksets · 03-31-2008, 09:35 AM

How about we get this back on track? Yes, the Giants won the SB - well done. None of us want Jacobs, so enjoy him.

Between CP and Westbrook, I'd take CP. He's younger and I think he's a better all-around back. He may never get as many total yards as Westbrook, but when you add the blocking and north/south running, that tips the scales for me.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-31-2008, 09:49 AM

I would take Portis, he is a better all-around back. Portis justhas been being used differently then he was in Denver. Put his Denver stats against Westbrooks and then ask who would you have. Now that we wont have the jumbo 3 tight end sets look for Portis to return to his Denver stats more yards less carries.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 03-31-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by denim_monger

both are fragile little whimps

give me a true horse like Brandon Jacobs anyday

Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't Jacobs hurt alot this year? And 2nd The last time the Redskins played the Giants what happened? and 3 Why would you bring up Brandon Jacobs when he wasnt even being discussed in the thread? Finally since when is Brandon Jacobs a true horse? He's more fragile than Portis or Westbrook so what the hell are you talking about?

NEXT! (What is the deal with that too?)

03-31-2008, 07:22 AM	#17
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Portis or Westbrook? Portis without a doubt. Westbrook can be dangerous but he's a poorman's Marshall Faulk. Portis is well on his way to Canton if he keeps playing like he has been. He's a true running back that can grind it for 4 quarters. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

03-31-2008, 08:52 AM	#19
Stuck in TX Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 39 Posts: 545	Re: Portis or Westbrook? Portis is better. Id take him. I like westbrook, but just like previously mentioned, when he goes down, so do the eagles. Portis blocks ten times better as well. The only thing I envy of Westbrook is his ability to sell the draw, and the screen. No one, and I think there will be no contest here, no one runs the draw or the RB screen in the NFL like westbrook. He burned us quite a few times with it last year. Thats just one aspect though and I think we can manage to compensate for that. __________________ We will miss you Sean. RIP 1983-2007 REMEMBER VT Go Hokies

03-31-2008, 08:57 AM	#20
denim_monger Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: AMERICA BITCH!!! Posts: 122	Re: Portis or Westbrook? both are fragile little whimps give me a true horse like Brandon Jacobs anyday __________________ LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT FREEDOM AIN'T FREE I'LL KICK YOUR BUTT COMMIE!!!!!

03-31-2008, 09:08 AM	#23
KLHJ2 Inactive Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DC Metro Area Age: 46 Posts: 5,829	Re: Portis or Westbrook? Oh, and he had 4 TD's and 5 fumbles, and 4 of those were fumbles lost. Thats a Helluva horse you got there. With a back like him who needs a run defense.

03-31-2008, 09:21 AM	#24
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03-31-2008, 09:35 AM	#28
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: Portis or Westbrook? How about we get this back on track? Yes, the Giants won the SB - well done. None of us want Jacobs, so enjoy him. Between CP and Westbrook, I'd take CP. He's younger and I think he's a better all-around back. He may never get as many total yards as Westbrook, but when you add the blocking and north/south running, that tips the scales for me. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

03-31-2008, 09:49 AM	#29
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 36 Posts: 14,182	Re: Portis or Westbrook? I would take Portis, he is a better all-around back. Portis justhas been being used differently then he was in Denver. Put his Denver stats against Westbrooks and then ask who would you have. Now that we wont have the jumbo 3 tight end sets look for Portis to return to his Denver stats more yards less carries. __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

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