Getting T.J. Duckett?

skin'em · Post by **skin'em** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:01 pm

Was getting T.j. Duckett a good move. I think he could be a real change up for Clinton Portis, and good in short yardage situations.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:10 pm

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:10 pm

I didn't like it because I felt bad for Betts and Rock, but he showed some great runs in the pre-season. He's going to be great on short yardage situations, reminds me of the A-Train down in Tampa Bay.

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 9:37 pm

Solid addition. I've never been a big fan of Betts. If we had to cut a RB, I'd keep Cartwright over Betts.

Champsturf · Post by **Champsturf** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:06 pm

I think so, yes. I think he is more of a starting RB than Betts, should we need one. I'm hoping that he's just a very nice change of pace back though, one that should do well punching it in.

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:12 pm

I like the addition of Duckett. It's nice to have a big bruising running back to move the pile 3-4 yards.

50 gut on one...50 gut on one...

ready...BREAK!

MtSherwood7 · Post by **MtSherwood7** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:20 pm

i just hope the addition of tj duckett does not mean that portis's injury is more serious than we all think

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:24 pm

Yes because it seems Portis may not be available for the opener so if Duckett is our starter then we seem to be in good shape. Duckett has very deceptive speed and is a powerful runner so we are in good shape.

Yes, trading for Duckett was a good move.

theoneandonly#9 · Post by **theoneandonly#9** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:42 pm

Lining up Sellers and Duckett in the backfield in the right situation could make for some very interesting play action. Defenses are going to have to be on their toes.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Sun Sep 03, 2006 11:28 pm

yupchagee wrote:Solid addition. I've never been a big fan of Betts. If we had to cut a RB, I'd keep Cartwright over Betts.

Keep Cartwright instead of Betts, are you serious man? Betts is definitely better than Cartwright in my view. Ask Saunders, I think he would agree too...he's been very happy with Betts and has not commented as much on Rock.

Cooley47 · Post by **Cooley47** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:03 am

Great Pick up, Big man running up the gut getting short 3rd downs and 10 touchdowns. Great pick up.

yupchagee · Post by **yupchagee** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 12:32 am

hatsOFF2gibbs wrote:
yupchagee wrote:Solid addition. I've never been a big fan of Betts. If we had to cut a RB, I'd keep Cartwright over Betts.

Keep Cartwright instead of Betts, are you serious man? Betts is definitely better than Cartwright in my view. Ask Saunders, I think he would agree too...he's been very happy with Betts and has not commented as much on Rock.

Betts has more talent. Cartwright always gives 100%. Betts doesn't.

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 1:27 am

You know, at first I was really disappionted in the Skins for making that move.

I really was hoping that we would start focus on keeping a core group of guys around to build strong chemistry.

And when we ended up trading for Duckett, I too thought it was a slap in the face to Betts/Rock/Sellers and I wished that the team had shown more faith in those guys.

However, winning wise it was probably the right move because not only is TJ a big bruising back, like Jake said, he has deceptive speed and once he gets rolling, it's hard to stop him.

However, I would be willing to bet some money that you will see CP in the starting lineup against Minnesota.

milkbone · Post by **milkbone** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 3:20 am

Duckett is a huge upgrade over Betts or Rock. Go to youtube and search t.j. Duckett, you will be stoked. He has more experience and attitude.

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:44 am

hatsOFF2gibbs wrote:I didn't like it because I felt bad for Betts and Rock, but he showed some great runs in the pre-season. He's going to be great on short yardage situations, reminds me of the A-Train down in Tampa Bay.

Life in the NFL is brutal, but this was a clear weakness for the Redskins. Portis nor Betts were reliable on 3rd or 4th and one. I like Betts and Rock too, but I don't like them enough to lose.