Matthew Berry "hating" Portis this week

I agree w/Matty, the pass will have to set up the run, at least for a lot of drives.

Then again, I think I've said that about every game this year!

yeah i agree we might need to hit some decent to big pass plays early to set up the run but this game is for our D to win or lose in my opinion . . . i have alot more faith in a consistent showing from our D

if you run the ball and play joe gibbs football it sets up your D to win or lose games, of course we need 14 - 20 points from our offense but our D can set us up with good field position every now and then too . . . did i mention i think this teams success depends on our defense yet?

go skins!!

Well, he does have a point. Philly is going to be looking for the run.

I think it would be a good idea to come out throwing in this one to get JC in a groove early, open things up for the run, and then pound them in the 2nd half.

I'm with you. This is the time when we must start proving our mettle as a well-rounded offense, and proving that we're not a one-trick pony. Not only does our line need to continue being physical when run-blocking, but they need to bring it together and give Campbell time in the passing game.

I have confidence in JC that if given time back there, he can do enough damage through the air to win this game. It's all on the big boys up front.

I was trying to figure out where to post this but i guess here is as good as any. Everybody knows that the skins have to develop a passing game to be a top team. We haven't done it so far. No news there.

But I'm kinda getting sick every time i hear Gibbs or JC tell us the the team played in 2 deep coverage so we couldn't throw the ball. If that's the case why can other teams throw the ball on 2 deep coverage. Correct me if I'm wrong but shouldn't alot of the middle of the field be open. How about making some adjustments? Just wanted to rant a little...and yes Philly will be a big test this weekend.

There's alot of time for our O to improve but we've got to start taking some steps in the right direction.

I think Portis could have 100 yards receiving this week. Screens, swing passes, and the H Post (a pattern we haven't seen much of with Al Saunders) could be very effective. The H post is the halfback over the middle usually singled up against an LBer. They ran it against Philly a couple times for good gains in 2005 with Betts covered (poorly) by the now departed J-Trotter. And also against TB (regular season) to Betts for a TD.

As bad as McNabb has been playing he still scares me every time we play him. He could explode anytime lets hope it is not this week. But bottom line for his sake he probably should not be playing with his knee not close to 100%

This is a fantasy blog where even if its a good runner if they are playing a tough run D you sit him for another runner playing against a softer rushing D. If your playing fantasy football and playing all skins because they are your team then your not doing to good. You pick your players based on who they are matched up against not who they are. Except for some guys like Peyton, Brady, Moss.

Don't see why we are screwed. Philly is banged up and Donovan isn't his self this season. Sure Dawkins is back, but I doubt he is near 100%. Stack the line against CP then burn them with Moss or Randle El. Moss needs to catch fire soon or any playoff run will be squelched soon. This game is probably the easiest game left on the schedule so we beter come away with a win.

I think even stacking the line Portis will get over 125 yards. Remember their SS is out and Gibbs seems more commited than ever to pound the ball. As long as the game is close expect more runs than passes. I wouldn't be suprised if JC attempts fewer than 20 passes this week.

I will reind you all that NFC East matcnups are hard fought and never predictable.

We beat Philly the 1st time around. So what, they are going to be ready to shock us this week. Just like they almost shocked us 2 seasons ago heading into the playoffs. Portis has never had a 100 yard game against Philly, so I think he is due. However, if Philly gets off to a fast start like I thing they will, the running game will not exist this week. We will be throwing more than we want to. We will win, but it will not be the running game that brings us victory.