Portis Finally Turning Into Priest!!

Even though his rushing numbers might not look all that impressive, I think CP has had a solid all around season when you add in his 47 catches. And of course we all know how he blocks.

In the past I have felt that his numbers weren't to impressive because of how they were obtained [very low ypc] more compiled than productive, but now that we finally have a QB after 4 years who the defense has to respect Portis's yards are much more productive his 76 yards against the Giants IMO where more productive than many of his 100 yard games in the past, he is now getting clutch runs, as well as Collins passing ability is backing off the LB'S and safeties which is opening up the underneath for screens and short passes to the backs.

Collins right now is putting a huge spot light on how bad Brunell really was, and how far Campbell has yet to go.

You also have to wonder if Campbell would have even gotten a shot last year if Collins had started the season instead of Brunell. I really like Brunell, but the way Collins has been playing this year really highlights how badly MB struggled under this system.

Of course the whole team has stepped up versus last year, and we have some key new players as well.

EDIT: I just noticed I sort of ripped from Hogtimus' post

Anyway, as for Portis. He's on a mission to shut a lot of people up. He said so himself the other day if I remember right.

Anyway, as for Portis. He's on a mission to shut a lot of people up. He said so himself the other day if I remember right.


He did say that. But not in a Randy Moss sort of way if you guys have seen his most recent interview.

I like how he says "you guys" wrote me off...(speaking about the media)

Portis has looked fantastic the last four games. You can really tell he is moving faster, making cuts and juke moves, and driving those legs. He is a different beast when healthy. He doesn't have Priest numbers but he is definitely has what it takes to get 2000+ total yards and and score a bunch of TDs.

It seemed to me that CP was getting more utilization from Collins than from JC when Collins first came in. I remember thinking, initially, "Great, the return of the candy armed QB" but then it became clear that Collins was just dropping it off when the deeps were well covered as opposed to just not willing to take a chance deep (a' la Brunell).

I always thought that one of the promises of this offense was to get CP into the Priest role and that that had never occurred. I am glad it seems to be working. Portis in space is a dangerous dangerous thing.

I really don't think Portis was ripping JC, he was just showing an area that he has to step up some more. I think part of the reason Portis is looking better now is that he's not injured. IMO, taking off the OTA's and the preseason meant that he wasn't prepared for the season. Now, however.

He did say that. But not in a Randy Moss sort of way if you guys have seen his most recent interview.

I like how he says "you guys" wrote me off...(speaking about the media)
Are you talking about Randy Moss? He said this about a week ago and I would agree that most people thought that he was on the down slide.

Are you talking about Randy Moss? He said this about a week ago and I would agree that most people thought that he was on the down slide.

yes, randy moss. following their win v. the giants, he took a couple of shots at the press. can't blame him though.

You also have to wonder if Campbell would have even gotten a shot last year if Collins had started the season instead of Brunell. I really like Brunell, but the way Collins has been playing this year really highlights how badly MB struggled under this system.

Of course the whole team has stepped up versus last year, and we have some key new players as well.

EDIT: I just noticed I sort of ripped from Hogtimus' post

The problem with last year was the D was a complete mess. I don't think even Collins could have helped much. But this year...