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Originally Posted by mason4415
As far as I'm concerned, everyone on here who is hating on Clinton Portis knows absolutely nothing about football. Other than LT, I wouldn't want any other back in the league right now. Honestly. Do you think Alexander, James, or any other back in the league would be able to have success in our offense? Our quarterback is MARK BRUNELL! I guarantee you that if Clinton was on the Colts right now, that he would be having a better season than Edge. And if Edge was on our team, he would have a helluva time out-producing Portis at this point. On top of that, look at the Run Defenses we have gone against!!!
In fact, if we would've won 2 or 3 of the past 3 games, there wouldn't be a problem at all. The problem with this team has been COACHING! I love Gibbs, and I think he'll turn it around, but it's the coaching. Against the Raiders, a better pass defense than run defense, we try to pass when up 10 points! Against the Chargers, the NFL's number 1 rushing defense, and weak pass D, we try to run!!! It's not about being conservative or not running the clock, it's about playing to your opponents weaknesses and getting first downs!!!!!!
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WOW, someone calling out everyones knowledge about football, boy thats out of the ordinary isn't it? Nobody is questioning Portis's ability as a running back in the NFL. As he has shown in Denver. What is being questioned is the system he is in, which requires alot of between the tackles and guards running, which is better suited for a bigger, more physical back. No one here is questioning his effort or willingness to absorb punishment. He is doing exactly what is being asked of him. And as a true class act has not spoken up about how he is being used. I like Portis as a player and locker room personality, however alot of us feel he is not suited to be a pounding kind of running back. He is better suited for they type of offense he ran in Denver, zones, cutbacks, stretch plays ect. As we call more of these types of plays Portis will eventually be the homerun hitter we were accustomed to seeing in the Denver days. Until then, he will be a 3 to 4 yard, maybe 5 occasionaly average. Everyone says look at his numbers, 1300 yards in 14 games, yeah but look at the amount of carries, ALOT more than anyother back in 14 games. It will take a toll on him in the long run too. As it did toward the end of last season. I hope Portis turns into our best back ever, but if he is to do that the staff will have to adjust play calling to what better fits Clintons strenghts.