Skins are now a physical team

you know, im all for people from other teams giving their point of view. It keeps things interesting and prevents completly bias opinion. However I must say that with the choice of avatars...it is odd to see a cowboys helmet on this site. Or any other team for that matter. I think that fans from other teams should just have to pick their favorite skin to use as an avatar. heh.

I am also impressed with how our o-line have played. What concerns me is our D-line. They are not stopping the run like last year and pass-rush is still pitiful. I'm sure Gregg Williams will devise a scheme to work around it, but our defense will be so much better if we can generate decent pressure from our front four.

our oline has been amazing, I love it. A strong Oline is going to make everything better, ramsey will have more time, Portis will have bigger holes...games are won with a great oline.

To go along with that, they practice against williams blitzs everyday, that can only help.

I am also impressed with how our o-line have played. What concerns me is our D-line. They are not stopping the run like last year and pass-rush is still pitiful. I'm sure Gregg Williams will devise a scheme to work around it, but our defense will be so much better if we can generate decent pressure from our front four. I definitely agree that our D line is one of our biggest concerns right now, as far as the pash rush goes. If we cen generate a decent pass rush, we dont have to send as many blitzers to put some pressure on the QB, allowing us to drop more men in coverage. I am not worried about our run stopping and I actually think it has been pretty good as far as yds per carry goes. I know we have yielded some big runs but I dont think the d-line should take all the blame since our other guys have been missing some tackles.

However, our D is so good that even without a great pass rush by our d-line last year, we still got 40 sacks and were amazing against the run. An elite pash rusher would be great, but we should still be fine without it. With daniels and noble back from injuries that kept them out for a most of last season, we should be even better this year.

Judging by how we have done so far this preseason, our o-line should be one of the tops in the league and I agree that they are really looking more physical and tough then ever (Dockery throwing down kris jenkins was is solid proof). What does that mean? A very fun season for Portis ahead.

(Dockery throwing down kris jenkins was is solid proof). What does that mean? A very fun season for Portis ahead.

Yeah, I saw that when Dockery threw down C. Jenkins - f&@# awesome!

One other observation, maybe for another thread, is it just me or is it possible we have one of, if not the best one-two punch in Portis and Betts? I can think of Staley/Betts...but they haven't played much together. Neither has the pair in Carolina. What do you guys think?

thats iffy, you have Ricky Williams, Ronnie Brown... Micheal Pittman, Carnell Williams...
Bennett, Moore, Williams in Minnesota...Pries Holmes, Larry Johnson... and Mike Vick, Warrick Dunn, T.J. Duckett.

I do think to have such an elite 1st sting back, we have an exceptional 2nd stringer, unlike the chargers and bills, but I dont know if we have the best tandem in the league, mainly because I dont see betts playing all that much if portis is healthy, and nemo is our new 3rd down guy.

Com'on guys... keep it civil.:food-smil

Thanks for helping with "policing" the site.

I am also impressed with how our o-line have played. What concerns me is our D-line. They are not stopping the run like last year and pass-rush is still pitiful. I'm sure Gregg Williams will devise a scheme to work around it, but our defense will be so much better if we can generate decent pressure from our front four.

I agree that our front four on defense doesn't generate much of a pass-rush, but disagree with your claim that they can't stop the run. I think they've done a pretty good job of containing opposing offenses' tailbacks.

thats iffy, you have Ricky Williams, Ronnie Brown... Micheal Pittman, Carnell Williams...
Bennett, Moore, Williams in Minnesota...Pries Holmes, Larry Johnson... and Mike Vick, Warrick Dunn, T.J. Duckett.

Can't argue with those pairs. I still think it's possible between Portis/Betts we could see....oh........2200 or 2300 yds.