Re: Jets interested in Betts?
 

[QUOTE=redskinsfanatic;204350]if portis nees a reliable backup that is a powerhouse,why not sign stephen davis for this year?he has proven he can get the tough yards,and his worst problem has been his fumblitis the last few years in carolina.saunders had two great rbs in kc in johnson/holmes,and betts is good he is nowhere near the same level as a back as SD is!
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I think Betts is a much better option than Davis is now. While a healthy Stephen Davis is a stellar RB, he hasn't been healthy in years, and there's no reason to think he;s found the fountain of youth. And the fact that he was less than kind to the team after his departure, and I'll pass on a minimum salary deal.

Re: Jets interested in Betts?
 

Davis is way past being done.

Re: Jets interested in Betts?
 

[quote=12thMan;204460]Wouldn't suprise me if they something done before the season starts[/quote]

I'd be willing to bet that he'll be gone after this season, unless Washington offers him the farm. When a player makes a comment like, "I think I could start in the league, but I'll consider their offer" it's usually the kiss of death. And firing an agent isn't really a sign of "I'm happy where I'm at". If another team offer's him a starting job, he's a goner unless Washington gives him a boat load of cash.

Re: Jets interested in Betts?
 

[quote=Southpaw;204501]I'd be willing to bet that he'll be gone after this season, unless Washington offers him the farm. When a player makes a comment like, "I think I could start in the league, but I'll consider their offer" it's usually the kiss of death. And firing an agent isn't really a sign of "I'm happy where I'm at". If another team offer's him a starting job, he's a goner unless Washington gives him a boat load of cash.[/quote]


Not sure Ladell has had the type of career that warrants a boat load of cash. If we're talking TJ Duckett (ATL), maybe.

I've said it before, it's just my opinion, Ladell could start in this league but I think he's more of 1,000 to 1100 yd type of back. He won't fetch Clinton Portis type money in any event.

Re: Jets interested in Betts?
 

[quote=12thMan;204505]Not sure Ladell has had the type of career that warrants a boat load of cash. If we're talking TJ Duckett (ATL), maybe.

I've said it before, it's just my opinion, Ladell could start in this league but I think he's more of 1,000 to 1100 yd type of back. He won't fetch Clinton Portis type money in any event.[/quote]

If I were the Skins I'd try to treat Betts like we did Lemar Marshall. Marshall got 3 years, $2.2 million from us. That deal was struck a few years ago, and the cap has gone up since then, so I'd figure an offer of $3 million for 3 years would make a lot of sense to start discussions.

I don't think there's any way Betts would take that, because I think other teams are a lot more aware of his skills than they were of Lemar Marshall.

In the end if I were the Skins, I'd agree to give Betts $9 million over 4 years, and that would probably be fair value. If he's asking for $5 million per season or something, then let him go. RBs can be replaced.