Portis is playing ... Backup

heybigstar · 09-09-2006, 07:55 PM

As if we needed another reason to hype the opening game.... Portis will back up Betts most likely according to Gibbs.

Imagine portis coming in on 3rd down and breaking a big run.

I am going to crazy if that happens.

ESPN.com - NFL - Reverse run? Gibbs says Portis will be backup in opener

Big C · 09-09-2006, 07:58 PM

wow this is kinda good news, at least he is available if we struggle, but id rather only use him if we need him...

heybigstar · 09-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Agreed.. I dont want to risk him if hes not fully healthy.. I hope this injury will be fully behind him come the Cowboys game.

ArtMonkDrillz · 09-09-2006, 08:11 PM

This seems like a good situation, IMO. Portis will get some carries to help get back into game shape, but won't really have to worry about carrying the bulk of the team's production.
I hope Betts and Duckett look so good that Portis won't even need to touch the field, just so he's 100% for dallas.

dmek25 · 09-09-2006, 08:24 PM

isnt this a duplicate thread? matty, oh matty, where are you?

charlielyons · 09-10-2006, 09:28 AM

we wont need him against the vikings weak run defense

dmek25 · 09-10-2006, 09:40 AM

according to last year, the vikings run defense wasnt that bad. only allowed 3 running backs to gain 100 yards against them

vaoutlaws2006 · 09-10-2006, 10:08 AM

I think portis is playing possum with all of us. Alot of people seem to think that we signed duckett because the portis injury is worse than what has been reported. I think the signing of duckett is all about the goal line situations and the 3 or 4 and short. Portis' shoulder will be a question mark all season and duckett is in here for those potential situations. Why use a pickup with a plow when you have a dump truck with a plow on it. Its a pretty simple use of physics. It takes more to slow down a dump truck than lets say a high performace pickup like the ford lightning

Pocket$ $traight · 09-10-2006, 11:24 AM

I think this makes no sense at all. If he is ready to go turn him loose. If this is a decoy so Minny has to plan for him, that is fine. But if there is any doubt, hold him out until next week.

MTK · 09-10-2006, 11:41 AM

I really don't know what to think at this point to be honest. And I guess that's what they want the Vikings to think too. Mission accomplished.

jbcjr14 · 09-10-2006, 12:24 PM

"After my shower I feel 96.1 percent"...LMFAO

bigm29 · 09-11-2006, 11:36 AM

anyone heard from portis since the saturday interview. is he at 100%?

Monkeydad · 09-11-2006, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbcjr14

"After my shower I feel 96.1 percent"...LMFAO

HA! This is why I love Portis.

hesscl34 · 09-11-2006, 11:48 AM

Why do they list Portis and Springs on the starting line up when they know they aren't starting, or is that just standard practice?

#56fanatic · 09-11-2006, 11:56 AM

I just dont see the importance of Portis playing at less than 100%, especially a non divisional game, and the 1st game of the year. I would much rather him take the time off, come back against a very stiff Dallas rush defense. I know its Monday night, the 1st game, but you dont go to playoffs, or win the division in the 1st week. Portis being healthy for 15 games is more important than playing week 1. my opinion!

09-09-2006, 07:55 PM	#1
heybigstar Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 375	Portis is playing ... Backup As if we needed another reason to hype the opening game.... Portis will back up Betts most likely according to Gibbs. Imagine portis coming in on 3rd down and breaking a big run. I am going to crazy if that happens. ESPN.com - NFL - Reverse run? Gibbs says Portis will be backup in opener __________________ Hail to the Redskins.

09-09-2006, 07:58 PM	#2
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup wow this is kinda good news, at least he is available if we struggle, but id rather only use him if we need him... __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

09-09-2006, 08:01 PM	#3
heybigstar Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 375	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup Agreed.. I dont want to risk him if hes not fully healthy.. I hope this injury will be fully behind him come the Cowboys game. __________________ Hail to the Redskins.

09-09-2006, 08:11 PM	#4
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup This seems like a good situation, IMO. Portis will get some carries to help get back into game shape, but won't really have to worry about carrying the bulk of the team's production. I hope Betts and Duckett look so good that Portis won't even need to touch the field, just so he's 100% for dallas. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

09-10-2006, 09:28 AM	#6
charlielyons Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 394	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup we wont need him against the vikings weak run defense

09-09-2006, 08:24 PM	#5
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup isnt this a duplicate thread? matty, oh matty, where are you? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-10-2006, 09:40 AM	#7
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup according to last year, the vikings run defense wasnt that bad. only allowed 3 running backs to gain 100 yards against them __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-10-2006, 10:08 AM	#8
vaoutlaws2006 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fayettenam, NC Age: 52 Posts: 806	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup I think portis is playing possum with all of us. Alot of people seem to think that we signed duckett because the portis injury is worse than what has been reported. I think the signing of duckett is all about the goal line situations and the 3 or 4 and short. Portis' shoulder will be a question mark all season and duckett is in here for those potential situations. Why use a pickup with a plow when you have a dump truck with a plow on it. Its a pretty simple use of physics. It takes more to slow down a dump truck than lets say a high performace pickup like the ford lightning __________________ The future is obviously right now! Last edited by vaoutlaws2006; 09-10-2006 at 10:09 AM. Reason: i need hooked on phonics

09-10-2006, 11:24 AM	#9
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup I think this makes no sense at all. If he is ready to go turn him loose. If this is a decoy so Minny has to plan for him, that is fine. But if there is any doubt, hold him out until next week.

09-10-2006, 11:41 AM	#10
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 51 Posts: 99,408	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup I really don't know what to think at this point to be honest. And I guess that's what they want the Vikings to think too. Mission accomplished. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-10-2006, 12:24 PM	#11
jbcjr14 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Age: 54 Posts: 2,015	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup "After my shower I feel 96.1 percent"...LMFAO __________________ "Work Harder: millions on welfare are counting on you" - Obama 2009 address to Congress.

09-11-2006, 11:36 AM	#12
bigm29 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mt. Laurel, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 353	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup anyone heard from portis since the saturday interview. is he at 100%? __________________ Hail Redskins!!!

09-11-2006, 11:48 AM	#14
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup Why do they list Portis and Springs on the starting line up when they know they aren't starting, or is that just standard practice?

09-11-2006, 11:56 AM	#15
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: Portis is playing ... Backup I just dont see the importance of Portis playing at less than 100%, especially a non divisional game, and the 1st game of the year. I would much rather him take the time off, come back against a very stiff Dallas rush defense. I know its Monday night, the 1st game, but you dont go to playoffs, or win the division in the 1st week. Portis being healthy for 15 games is more important than playing week 1. my opinion!

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