I'm not sure it matters where on the line you run the ball. Our O-line is not blocking worth SH... They get blown off the ball by the opposing D. Maybe it's just a matter of "they just don't know this should not be happening". Yea, that's it, they just don't know they suck and they have a choice to..........not suck. Maybe we could explain that they have to be EVERYBODY'S BITCH. Yo' O-line, time to put your hand between your legs and see what's there????? Tough to watch
That Guy
11-20-2006, 10:05 AM
saunders is calling all the outside stuff cause he seems to still think he has two HoF O linemen on his left side that'll take out 5 defensive players every single snap. randy thomas is the only guy that pulls well, but it's hard for him when jansen can't block anyone.
and yeah, it's obvious portis creates yards where betts simply can't. it's vision and footwork. portis and moss are the best players on our team, and it sucks that they're out.
The Zimmermans
11-20-2006, 10:12 AM
Bett's is not a starting back, I've said it all along, he always fumbles when he gets 20+ carries, which he didnt even get sunday. I'd rather see cartwright then betts since he's got more speed which compliments duckett, however carwright fumbles as well. People don't realize how good portis is until we lose him. Without a solid RB, we can't be a running team, which I'm ok with since the season is lost, which will give campbell more looks, good experience for the kid.
I think we need to start Duckett and feed him the ball about 20 times per game. What do we have to lose? He's looked very effective in the limited carries he's had.
marius
11-20-2006, 10:34 AM
Talk all you want about the QB, but if you can't control the ball with the run, even temporarily or in spurts, I don't think you have a good chance of winning.
The Dolphins did pretty well without a running game (minus 3 yards!!). Still, that is the exception and we aren't going to win squat with that pitiful running effort against the Bucs. As has been mentioned, it is only now that we can really appreciate what a great back Portis is. Behind a distinctly average o-line, average backs like Betts perform poorly and great backs like Portis perform well.
With a bit of luck, Betts will have a few 100 yard games and build himself some trade value - perhaps we can get a first day pick for him?
I'd like to see more of Duckett - we could go back to old skool smash mouth football with him and take some pressure off Campbell.
That Guy
11-20-2006, 11:21 AM
With a bit of luck, Betts will have a few 100 yard games and build himself some trade value - perhaps we can get a first day pick for him?
no one's going to give you a first day pick for a guy with 3 days left on his contract... except for maybe the redskins.
marius
11-20-2006, 11:22 AM
no one's going to give you a first day pick for a guy with 3 days left on his contract.
Ah, I stand corrected!
The Zimmermans
11-20-2006, 11:23 AM
we aint gonna get poop for betts