smack500 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Didnt I see this kid punch the ball in the end zone a couple times, and get us out of 3rd/4th and shorts during the preseason? I thought he made it look easy. During the 2004 season I saw betts and portis have problems with this, Im thinking we should use boughton in this aspect during season games. Especially on short and goal plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huly Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Great power runner, but his capability at keeping the ball in his hands is questionable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinPryde Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 portis could do it himself...if they dont get penaltys they would b fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconBlue Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Didnt I see this kid punch the ball in the end zone a couple times, and get us out of 3rd/4th and shorts during the preseason? I thought he made it look easy.During the 2004 season I saw betts and portis have problems with this, Im thinking we should use boughton in this aspect during season games. Especially on short and goal plays. I was thinking the very same things myself. He seemed like just the wrecking ball for short yardage situations that we've been looking for. I was more than a little surprised not to see him used like that on sunday. Maybe we'll see more of him as the seson progresses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smack500 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 portis could do it himself...if they dont get penaltys they would b fine... I dont mean to say negative things about portis, but power running is not one of his strong points. I could have sworn I saw him get stuffed on the goal line several times last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smack500 Posted September 19, 2005 Author Share Posted September 19, 2005 Great power runner, but his capability at keeping the ball in his hands is questionable... I thought the only time he has problem with fumbeling the ball was when he was used as a reciever. I wasnt to impressed with his recieving abilities. I think we should bring him in on goal line playes or 3rd/4th and short plays (FB). He seems to be able to run through the line for short yardage very easily. I wasnt watching football during riggins hayday, but from what Ive herd this guy seems to have riggins running style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeythetapeworm Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Great power runner, but his capability at keeping the ball in his hands is questionable... After seeing Tiki Barber's improvement on that front last season, I have little doubt that this can be taught; proper form for carrying the ball that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refuze Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 We need to get Portis on outside runs in goal line situations with his speed. I hate seeing him run inside and fail to make it in the endzone so we have to settle for a field goal. Just give him the damn ball and run him in the flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernSkinsFan Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Not to be too picky here, but it's BR oughton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Not to be too picky here, but it's BR oughton! Yeah, as in "He has broughton us some hope in short yardage situations" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I need a speed-dial button on this board, so that I can once again point out: Rock Cartwright, in his (admittedly very limited) career, in real NFL games against real NFL defenses, is 5 for 5 on fourth-and-short. 11 of 13 on third-and-short. And is, I think, perfect on x-and-goal situations, if we stick with him. (Sometimes, it took him two tries to get it in. But I think that, every time we had first-and-goal, and we sent him in, and gave him the ball, then we got a TD, either on that play or a later one.) And this was accomplished while running behind an O-line that led the NFL in giving up sacks, in a Steve Spurrier offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I dont mean to say negative things about portis, but power running is not one of his strong points. I could have sworn I saw him get stuffed on the goal line several times last year. It wasn't Portis as much as it was the offensive line and the scheme. The center position was a glaring weakness last year and it really showed on goalline situations. Also, Portis isn't exactly a shove it up the gut kind of guy...a pitch out or two on the goalline would have been nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moz Wanted Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 I dont mean to say negative things about portis, but power running is not one of his strong points. I could have sworn I saw him get stuffed on the goal line several times last year. well now he added 20 pounds and hes a beast now did you see him beating up the bears deffence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVAbrendan Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 True, Rock can get it done, as well as Betts...which leads me to wonder why the Redskins kept Nemo, if this is the logic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 True, Rock can get it done, as well as Betts...which leads me to wonder why the Redskins kept Nemo, if this is the logic... It seems he was just too valuable to let go even with the depth at RB. He may not be active too many times this year, but he will be around long term when Betts' contract is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hands11 Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Didnt I see this kid punch the ball in the end zone a couple times, and get us out of 3rd/4th and shorts during the preseason? I thought he made it look easy.During the 2004 season I saw betts and portis have problems with this, Im thinking we should use boughton in this aspect during season games. Especially on short and goal plays. I dont think you saw Betts have problems with this. Maybe Portis but not Betts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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