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Originally Posted by smootsmack
I wonder if we could line up Rasby in the backfield as a potential blocker. Of course, then it would be obvious it's a running play wouldn't it?
I'd really like to see Betts in there some more, soften up that interior defense some
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No play is ever an obvious run or pass. How many times did you see the 49ers (Rathman) or recently the Buccs (Alstott) come out of the backfield on PA.
I agree putting a lead blocker in occasionally will help the run game. However, with this quality of line we won't open up many big holes until they get in sync. Remember Jansen was in for every camp snap until that injury. I suspect if he was still fit, it would be a different team out there. I'm not sure Brown is a solution right now, as much as a stop gap until the rookie(s) are ready to step in. Once (if?) the OL gel we will start moving the ball better.
And the people who get on Portis' case remember the OL he had in Denver. Given time I believe this unit will get it's act together. Hell Portis is on course for a 1500yd seaason and we are 1-3!