hurrykaine
10-31-2005, 02:21 PM
We live and die by Portis, the ability of the O-line to run block, and the design of the running plays.
If the O-line does not create holes for Portis when facing just 4 rushing D-linemen, we can't run, and more importantly, we won't be able to pass against tough division opponents.
Bring in Molinaro. He's got to be better than Samuels at blocking bull-rushers (maybe that's wishful thinking). Dockery is a back-up at best. Jansen's play has dropped off too, but I attribute that to his being thumbless.
Portis is due for a monster game. If he puts up a few more sub 50yds per game performances, he will get frustrated and implode on the team. We have to emulate the Denver/Pitt type of O-line. In free agency or through the draft.
dblanch66
10-31-2005, 02:32 PM
Yep. The line got pushed around yesterday.
irish
10-31-2005, 02:33 PM
CP is just not getting the job done. He better start focusing on scoring TD against the better teams in the league instaed of his rock-star persona he adopted sice signing the big contract with the skins.
amorentz
10-31-2005, 02:41 PM
Im sorry guys, but you need to give Portis more than 4 carries if you expect him to make any contribution. Its absolutely insane to criticize the guy when he didnt even have a chance to run the ball.
The O-line has been inconsistent all year. Some games good. Other games Brunell gets chased all over the field. Toooo many penalties for seasoned guys! Something that definately needs to be addressed in the off season. Portis has had some real good games. Not enough. I would like to see him, at least, get to the line backers before getting his first hit. His speed is not being used enough. JOE BUGEL...........you gettin' all this?
CrazyCanuck
10-31-2005, 02:51 PM
The O-line was brutal so it's hard to put too much blame on Portis.
But - I wish he'd spend less time working on his costumes and more time practicing making SHARP cuts like Tiki does. Maybe he'd break a long run once in a while too. And I didn't see Tiki trip over his own feet once out there.
"I'm Jerome from SE DC, and I headed out to NY this weekend, and I rushed for 6 yards."
Daseal
10-31-2005, 02:53 PM
I question how bad Portis' injury really is.
The O-line was brutal so it's hard to put too much blame on Portis.
But - I wish he'd spend less time working on his costumes and more time practicing making SHARP cuts like Tiki does. Maybe he'd break a long run once in a while too. And I didn't see Tiki trip over his own feet once out there.
"I'm Jerome from SE DC, and I headed out to NY this weekend, and I rushed for 6 yards."
Good Call Crazy, Watching Tiki, I thought I was watching the second coming of Barry Sanders. The cuts he made left our guys literally falling down. They looked like High School. I was, and still am shell shocked!
Southpaw
10-31-2005, 03:25 PM
It's already been stated several times, but what do you guys expect him to do with FOUR carries?
I agree that it's hard to put much blame on CP when you only give him the ball 4 times. We bailed on the run really quick, probably too quick.