C’mon Skins fans! With Portis hurt, we’ve all been begging for that power running back — that guy who can run ’em over like Riggins, give ’em speed like Stephen Davis, and rack up the TD’s like Terry Allen.
Who is this miracle machine? T.J. Duckett:
The Washington Redskins have acquired running back T.J. Duckett from Atlanta as part of a three-team trade, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. Duckett, 25, will bolster their depth at that position with star Clinton Portis recovering from a shoulder injury. The Redskins sent a draft pick to Denver as part of the deal, sources said, and the Broncos sent disgruntled wide receiver Ashley Lelie to the Falcons.
Now don’t get me wrong — I’m a Clinton Portis fan, my son has his jersey (the other one has a LaVar Arrington jersey), and he is an incredible back.
T.J. Duckett though is a powerback who can definitely plow through the line and take blockers with him… knowing he worked with Warrick Dunn is a plus too, because between him and Portis that is a powerful running combination.
Now if we could only figure out what the heck we’re doing wrong on defense… any thoughts? What are we missing, the mere threat of #56?