heybigstar
09-09-2006, 07:55 PM
As if we needed another reason to hype the opening game.... Portis will back up Betts most likely according to Gibbs.
Imagine portis coming in on 3rd down and breaking a big run.
I am going to crazy if that happens.
ESPN.com - NFL - Reverse run? Gibbs says Portis will be backup in opener (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2580601)
Big C
09-09-2006, 07:58 PM
wow this is kinda good news, at least he is available if we struggle, but id rather only use him if we need him...
heybigstar
09-09-2006, 08:01 PM
Agreed.. I dont want to risk him if hes not fully healthy.. I hope this injury will be fully behind him come the Cowboys game.
ArtMonkDrillz
09-09-2006, 08:11 PM
This seems like a good situation, IMO. Portis will get some carries to help get back into game shape, but won't really have to worry about carrying the bulk of the team's production.
I hope Betts and Duckett look so good that Portis won't even need to touch the field, just so he's 100% for dallas.
dmek25
09-09-2006, 08:24 PM
isnt this a duplicate thread? matty, oh matty, where are you?
charlielyons
09-10-2006, 09:28 AM
we wont need him against the vikings weak run defense
dmek25
09-10-2006, 09:40 AM
according to last year, the vikings run defense wasnt that bad. only allowed 3 running backs to gain 100 yards against them
vaoutlaws2006
09-10-2006, 10:08 AM
I think portis is playing possum with all of us. Alot of people seem to think that we signed duckett because the portis injury is worse than what has been reported. I think the signing of duckett is all about the goal line situations and the 3 or 4 and short. Portis' shoulder will be a question mark all season and duckett is in here for those potential situations. Why use a pickup with a plow when you have a dump truck with a plow on it. Its a pretty simple use of physics. It takes more to slow down a dump truck than lets say a high performace pickup like the ford lightning
Pocket$ $traight
09-10-2006, 11:24 AM
I think this makes no sense at all. If he is ready to go turn him loose. If this is a decoy so Minny has to plan for him, that is fine. But if there is any doubt, hold him out until next week.
I really don't know what to think at this point to be honest. And I guess that's what they want the Vikings to think too. Mission accomplished.