There were two things the Redskins needed to do yesterday to beat the Giants and the Redskins didn’t accomplish either of them.
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Fire It Up!
The Washington Redskins aren’t generating a lot of buzz this year, but maybe there’s some things that are being overlooked.
Ladell Betts – A Wasted Resource?
In the summer of 2007, I did an analysis of Ladell Betts’ 2006 season. Prior to 2006, Betts was a bit player for the Redskins since being drafted by the team in 2002. He battled injuries in his first two seasons with the club, and once Clinton Portis arrived in 2004, Betts assumed the primary backup role. Portis was a workhorse in his first two seasons in Washington, touching the ball (carries plus receptions) 765 times while Betts had handled it just 204 times over the same span, giving Portis 79% of the workload between the two backs. In the 2006 preseason, Portis dislocated his shoulder and was limited to just seven games and 127 carries throughout the year. 2006 would be the first (and as it turned out, only) season that Ladell Betts got consistent work.
Betts was very good in 2006, recording the 19th 1,000-yard campaign in team history (Portis has since added the 20th and 21st). He rushed for 1,154 yards and added another 445 yards receiving, an impressive showing for a first time starter. But what made it especially impressive was that he did it on just 245 carriers and 53 receptions, an average of 5.36 yards per touch. That wasn’t just good; it was good for the best mark ever among Redskin 1,000-yard rushers:
The D.C. Gossip
Oh how we love our drama here in D.C.! I never watched the Gossip Girl, but here’s how I think the Redskins would be described if you asked a teenage girl. Seems fitting because it’s not far off from how the regular media is reporting it! Okay, so did you hear that Jimmy called … Read more
Andre Carter Week 11 2008 – Cowboys Next, DeAngelo Hall Addition & Bouncing Back
In the Andre Carter Week 11 2008 interview, AC talks about facing the Cowboys, the status of Clinton Portis, the addition of DeAngelo Hall, the subsequent release of Leigh Torrence, and bouncing back after the bye week. Carter is in his third season with the Washington Redskins and eighth in the NFL. As the season … Read more
By The Numbers: Lions
Each week, we take a peak at some of the ‘numbers’ that might have contributed to the past game’s outcome. Here are this week’s numbers from the Redskins 25-17 win over the Detroit Lions:
Get On Your Horse
Back on September 14th, I blogged about the Redskins need to put the ball into the hands of their most lethal offensive weapon, Clinton Portis. Needless to say, the Redskins don’t listen to me, but Coach Zorn obviously agreed with the sentiment, as since that time, Portis has been busy, and he has been effective. In fact, he’s been more effective than any other running back in the league.
Andre Carter Week 7 2008 – Rams Loss, Portis Comments, Browns Next & More
In the Andre Carter Week 7 2008 interview, AC talks about a tough Rams loss, Portis’ comments, Richie Incognito’s fine, facing the Cleveland Browns next, the Shaun Alexander acquisition and other roster moves. Carter is in his third season with the Washington Redskins and eighth in the NFL. Following a tremendous four-game winning streak, the … Read more
By The Numbers: Rams
Some weeks, the numbers are a little harder to look at than others, like this week’s from Washington’s 19-17 loss to the St. Louis Rams. The numbers don’t make the loss any easier to swallow, but misery loves company…
Portis NFC Offensive Player of the Week
Portis was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week on the strength of his 29 carry, 145-yard rushing effort against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also had 2 catches for 13 yards, to lead all NFL players with 158 all-purpose yards from scrimmage.