Commanders Post at The Warpath - View Single Post - Portis to play Saturday

mcarey032 · 08-26-2008, 10:13 AM

I think that Portis actually played really well during the limited time he was in there. I think that what contributed to the loss on Sat was the fact that we did throw quite a bit and we didn't use a deeper drop. I know in the West Coast offense you have shorter drops and you have get the ball out quick, but when you are getting back in three step drops and you aren't able to get the ball out because the lineman are getting beat then it isn't necessarliy the QB's fault and it isn't the line's fault. The play calling is what needs to be adjusted. It is possible that Zorn may need to learn that a diverse play calling set will settle the line and also slow the down rush when you use more running plays and deeper drops.

08-26-2008, 10:13 AM	#94
mcarey032 Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arlington, VA. Posts: 215	Re: Portis to play Saturday - he doesn't seem too happy about it I think that Portis actually played really well during the limited time he was in there. I think that what contributed to the loss on Sat was the fact that we did throw quite a bit and we didn't use a deeper drop. I know in the West Coast offense you have shorter drops and you have get the ball out quick, but when you are getting back in three step drops and you aren't able to get the ball out because the lineman are getting beat then it isn't necessarliy the QB's fault and it isn't the line's fault. The play calling is what needs to be adjusted. It is possible that Zorn may need to learn that a diverse play calling set will settle the line and also slow the down rush when you use more running plays and deeper drops.