Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL

Paintrain · 11-23-2009, 09:07 AM

Tough blow: Redskins RB Ladell Betts has a torn ACL and MCL and will need surgery.

So this pretty much ends Betts career as a Redskin. I can't see a new coaching staff bringing back a 31 yr old backup RB trying to recover from what will be a major reconstruction.

CRedskinsRule · 11-23-2009, 09:08 AM

Wow, that is a very tough blow.

Chico23231 · 11-23-2009, 09:14 AM

That really sucks for him. Never complained, quiet, came in a did his job. He will be missed, but this is just more of an arguement that we need a major overhaul on the offense overall. This year with injuries is amazing...wow

SouperMeister · 11-23-2009, 09:33 AM

Add RB to our list of high draft priorities now. I still say O-line is the top need, and that decent RBs can be found in the middle rounds. Too bad for Betts, he finally gets his chance to shine and it lasts all of 2 games.

MTK · 11-23-2009, 09:35 AM

When it rains, it pours.

JoeRedskin · 11-23-2009, 09:38 AM

Let's see our current needs for our top picks (in no particular order):
QB
RB
WR
OL, OL and more OL

At least we are set at TE.

As for Betts, tough tough blow. I think Paintrain's right that we've seen his last game as a Skin which is a shame as he was a hard working guy with a modicum of talent.

12thMan · 11-23-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

Tough blow: Redskins RB Ladell Betts has a torn ACL and MCL and will need surgery.

So this pretty much ends Betts career as a Redskin. I can't see a new coaching staff bringing back a 31 yr old backup RB trying to recover from what will be a major reconstruction.

I don't know if that neccessarily ends his time here, but unless you're a marquee running back, it might not be in the best interest of the organization. Geez...this isn't good.

T.O.Killa · 11-23-2009, 09:54 AM

Man I wish we signed Johnson.

MTK · 11-23-2009, 09:59 AM

It's a tad premature to say his career here is done. Yes he's on the wrong side of 30 but he doesn't have much wear and tear for a guy his age.

mredskins · 11-23-2009, 10:02 AM

The 2010 Redskins are going to be an interesting team with a lot of new faces. I have NEVER in my history of watching football (20+ years) ever seen a team riddled with so many injuries. It blows my mind.

SmootSmack · 11-23-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by T.O.Killa

Man I wish we signed Johnson.

Who?

skinsfan69 · 11-23-2009, 10:08 AM

Feel bad for Betts. I hope his career isn't over.

budw38 · 11-23-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Who?

Maybe Larry Johnson ? I would have passed on him myself.

budw38 · 11-23-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Feel bad for Betts. I hope his career isn't over.

Betts is a class act IMO .... maybe he comes back strong !

freddyg12 · 11-23-2009, 10:37 AM

I've always liked Betts & wished that he didn't have fumbling issues in the past. He's had a history of little nagging injuries, but this obviously sounds pretty serious.

While I would ideally love to see him back next year, it might be best for all if he just retires. It will really be a test of his will to come back strong enough to regain his form. I can't see him coming back at near the same level.

11-23-2009, 09:07 AM	#1
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL Tough blow: Redskins RB Ladell Betts has a torn ACL and MCL and will need surgery. So this pretty much ends Betts career as a Redskin. I can't see a new coaching staff bringing back a 31 yr old backup RB trying to recover from what will be a major reconstruction. __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

11-23-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,542	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL Wow, that is a very tough blow.

11-23-2009, 09:14 AM	#3
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,800	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL That really sucks for him. Never complained, quiet, came in a did his job. He will be missed, but this is just more of an arguement that we need a major overhaul on the offense overall. This year with injuries is amazing...wow __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

11-23-2009, 09:33 AM	#4
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 60 Posts: 3,419	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL Add RB to our list of high draft priorities now. I still say O-line is the top need, and that decent RBs can be found in the middle rounds. Too bad for Betts, he finally gets his chance to shine and it lasts all of 2 games.

11-23-2009, 09:35 AM	#5
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11-23-2009, 09:38 AM	#6
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL Let's see our current needs for our top picks (in no particular order): QB RB WR OL, OL and more OL At least we are set at TE. As for Betts, tough tough blow. I think Paintrain's right that we've seen his last game as a Skin which is a shame as he was a hard working guy with a modicum of talent. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

11-23-2009, 09:54 AM	#8
T.O.Killa The Starter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berlin, MD Posts: 2,061	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL Man I wish we signed Johnson.

11-23-2009, 09:59 AM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,741	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL It's a tad premature to say his career here is done. Yes he's on the wrong side of 30 but he doesn't have much wear and tear for a guy his age. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-23-2009, 10:02 AM	#10
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,955	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL The 2010 Redskins are going to be an interesting team with a lot of new faces. I have NEVER in my history of watching football (20+ years) ever seen a team riddled with so many injuries. It blows my mind. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

11-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#12
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,378	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL Feel bad for Betts. I hope his career isn't over.

11-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#15
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL I've always liked Betts & wished that he didn't have fumbling issues in the past. He's had a history of little nagging injuries, but this obviously sounds pretty serious. While I would ideally love to see him back next year, it might be best for all if he just retires. It will really be a test of his will to come back strong enough to regain his form. I can't see him coming back at near the same level.

Per Adam Schefter: Betts torn ACL & MCL

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