We need RB depth!

NM Redskin · 03-27-2006, 12:50 AM

Isn't this Betts last year under contract. I assume that a team, after next season, will offer Betts enough that we will be forced to let him go to greener pastures. I mean I like Rock but could he fill Betts role full time. Haven't heard much about Combs, Carter or Lumsden. Plus how long does Portis have left, 2 to 3 good years, plus his contract will get huge. A nice young stud RB would be nice. DonTrell Moore would be nice and possbily could get him undrafted and Jimmy Cotrell at LB too. NM connection!

MTK · 03-27-2006, 12:51 AM

Not sure if we need to go the RB route in the draft. Betts, Cartwright, Nemo... we seem pretty set at RB.

GTripp0012 · 03-27-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Isn't this Betts last year under contract. I assume that a team, after next season, will offer Betts enough that we will be forced to let him go to greener pastures. I mean I like Rock but could he fill Betts role full time. Haven't heard much about Combs, Carter or Lumsden. Plus how long does Portis have left, 2 to 3 good years, plus his contract will get huge. A nice young stud RB would be nice. DonTrell Moore would be nice and possbily could get him undrafted and Jimmy Cotrell at LB too. NM connection!

I hear that. However, I think the team can only afford to add one offensive skill position this year. There is a bunch of bottom end RB talent, but I see them taking a player like a Skyler Green with return capability before a RB.

BigSKINBauer · 03-27-2006, 01:09 AM

yeah, i am not to worried about depth at RB.

jdlea · 03-27-2006, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Isn't this Betts last year under contract. I assume that a team, after next season, will offer Betts enough that we will be forced to let him go to greener pastures. I mean I like Rock but could he fill Betts role full time. Haven't heard much about Combs, Carter or Lumsden. Plus how long does Portis have left, 2 to 3 good years, plus his contract will get huge. A nice young stud RB would be nice. DonTrell Moore would be nice and possbily could get him undrafted and Jimmy Cotrell at LB too. NM connection!

I disagree that Portis only has 2 to 3 good years left. He's only 24. He'll turn 25 on September 1st. He's been in the league for 4 season and hasn't really had any major injuries. I think he'll last for another 5 or 6 years. However, that's assuming the Redskins don't start to misuse him and make the fans turn on him so that they can cut him.

That Guy · 03-27-2006, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by NM Redskin

Isn't this Betts last year under contract. I assume that a team, after next season, will offer Betts enough that we will be forced to let him go to greener pastures. I mean I like Rock but could he fill Betts role full time. Haven't heard much about Combs, Carter or Lumsden. Plus how long does Portis have left, 2 to 3 good years, plus his contract will get huge. A nice young stud RB would be nice. DonTrell Moore would be nice and possbily could get him undrafted and Jimmy Cotrell at LB too. NM connection!

rock can be a number two, manny white is a decent RB and broughton might be alright as well. I'm pretty sure betts is gone, but i'm not worried because i think white or rock could go to #2 and we'd still be fine.

bringing JC (at LB) as a camp scrub would be a good idea. he'll be one of the best undrafted LBs this year.

dmek25 · 03-27-2006, 07:40 AM

we have good depth at rb right now.we definitley have other holes that need addressed before the running back spot

jayfrank12 · 03-27-2006, 09:31 AM

the running back is only as good as the lineman in front of him.

FRPLG · 03-27-2006, 09:44 AM

A running back doesn't need seasoning. When we need a new one we can draft one and insert into the starting lineup immediately. No need to waste space on one right now.

Big C · 03-27-2006, 09:57 AM

Portis-Betts-Rock-Nemo-Combs on practice squad. we can adress rb depth next year if betts leaves

theJBexperience · 03-27-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jayfrank12

the running back is only as good as the lineman in front of him.

Not necessarily, but with our line, most RBs would run well. Ladell Betts and Rock Cartright have both had 100 yard games behind it. I mean back in the Spurrier era, I think it was Ladell and Kenny Watson both had 100 yard performances in the same game. Kenny left and he hasn't done much since, so as long as we have intelligent back ups who cut through the right holes, we'll be fine.

Yellow31 · 03-27-2006, 02:01 PM

with betts and portis, the skins have a better 1-2 punch than most teams, with those 2 we should be ok the others are just there to plug the holes....

firstdown · 03-27-2006, 02:04 PM

I like Rock over Betts and he had better numbers than him last year.

That Guy · 03-27-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I like Rock over Betts and he had better numbers than him last year.

maybe ypc, but definately not in yardage.

MTK · 03-27-2006, 03:02 PM

Rock's numbers were a bit inflated with that one huge game against the Rams. Over the course of the season Betts was more consistent.

03-27-2006, 12:50 AM	#1
NM Redskin The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,014	We need RB depth! Isn't this Betts last year under contract. I assume that a team, after next season, will offer Betts enough that we will be forced to let him go to greener pastures. I mean I like Rock but could he fill Betts role full time. Haven't heard much about Combs, Carter or Lumsden. Plus how long does Portis have left, 2 to 3 good years, plus his contract will get huge. A nice young stud RB would be nice. DonTrell Moore would be nice and possbily could get him undrafted and Jimmy Cotrell at LB too. NM connection! __________________ Despite my solid 40 time and great intangibles I went undrafted AGAIN!

03-27-2006, 01:09 AM	#4
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: We need RB depth! yeah, i am not to worried about depth at RB.

03-27-2006, 07:40 AM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: We need RB depth! we have good depth at rb right now.we definitley have other holes that need addressed before the running back spot __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-27-2006, 09:31 AM	#8
jayfrank12 Camp Scrub Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 13	Re: We need RB depth! the running back is only as good as the lineman in front of him.

03-27-2006, 09:44 AM	#9
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: We need RB depth! A running back doesn't need seasoning. When we need a new one we can draft one and insert into the starting lineup immediately. No need to waste space on one right now.

03-27-2006, 12:51 AM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,504	Re: We need RB depth! Not sure if we need to go the RB route in the draft. Betts, Cartwright, Nemo... we seem pretty set at RB. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-27-2006, 09:57 AM	#10
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: We need RB depth! Portis-Betts-Rock-Nemo-Combs on practice squad. we can adress rb depth next year if betts leaves __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

03-27-2006, 02:01 PM	#12
Yellow31 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 125	Re: We need RB depth! with betts and portis, the skins have a better 1-2 punch than most teams, with those 2 we should be ok the others are just there to plug the holes....

03-27-2006, 02:04 PM	#13
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: We need RB depth! I like Rock over Betts and he had better numbers than him last year.

03-27-2006, 03:02 PM	#15
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