With a healthy Portis and a bruising Duckett in the fold, the 'Skins' rushing attack may, in fact, be second to none in the league. Portis brings speed and explosiveness to Washington's above-average offensive attack, while Duckett will represent a tremendous No. 2 with a nose for the opposing end zone.
More importantly, however, Duckett will displace fifth-year man Ladell Betts as the main option behind Portis. Betts is a decent runner, but he doesn't bring nearly the goal-line ability as Duckett, since he carries a frame that weighs a whopping 31 less pounds.
In the end, this is yet another smart trade by the Washington Commanders ' brass. Rather than utilize a third-rounder in next April's draft on an unproven, green player, they went out and acquired a proven commodity with the ability of a starter for the same value. This deal could further separate the Commanders from their counterparts in the grueling '06 version of the NFC East.
