Redskins To Give RB Betts More Opportunities?

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Hall vs. Jones isn't the only competition on special teams.

Incumbent punter Derrick Frost will also face camp competition from rookie David Lonie. Frost was signed by the Redskins before the third game last season and had 76 punts for a 36.7-yard net average, with 23 landing inside the 20-yard line. The Redskins' ranked 20th in net punting average.

"We have to be in the top 10," Smith said. "Our coverage is outstanding [second in the NFL last year], but we need to punt the ball a little better. I'm anxious to see where we can bring Derrick to now that we've had him a whole year."

Frost radically changed his offseason routine, punting nearly half as much as normal.

"I always [over kick], but this year has been different," he said. "I'm trying to focus more this year on quality reps. The two years I've played, I've definitely gotten worn down late in the season."

Big on Betts

One player who has caught associate head coach Al Saunders' attention is running back Ladell Betts, who is again slated to be a kick returner and backup to Clinton Portis this season.

"I don't know if people realize what a quality player he is," Saunders said. "He's a three-dimensional player -- he runs the ball, he can catch it and he can block well enough to be successful. Clinton is Clinton, one of the dominant backs in the NFL. Having somebody like Ladell has been a surprise because I knew he was good, but not this good.

"We'll have situations where Ladell and Clinton will be in the game at the same time. Ladell deserves to play and we've got to find a way to get him on the field and not just as a back-up player to Clinton."

 

 

 

http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20060619-0...7816r_page2.htm

[Eriadoc 4]

Clinton is Clinton, one of the dominant backs in the NFL.

 

[Belushi 9]

I think this drop Portis into the 3rd round. Betts is awesome. He could take the starting job. Everyone in any of my leagues should stay away from Portis and this RBBC mess.

[adam smitty 0]

Betts is a good handcuff, nothing more. I don't think this changes Clinton's value one bit. It could help him even with a few less touches to prevent from getting hurt and tired late in games.

[toofunny 0]

Betts is a good handcuff, nothing more. I don't think this changes Clinton's value one bit. It could help him even with a few less touches to prevent from getting hurt and tired late in games.

 

Exactly. Betts won't be taking any TDs. He'll be keeping Portis fresh - at best.

[hipcheck 0]

BETTS has been a successful ww pick-up for me the last couple of years, I like this guy when I'm thin at RB.