RDSCNZ20 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 today i was sitting in section 447, almost an endzone view and watched our running game and i just don't see what our identity of running game is... Portis is an AFC style running back, more finesse, slashing type rb.. but we have NFC East type of OL.. big, strong, but not as athletic. on the stretch plays and sweeps.. our OL can not get in front of the DL to create holes.. I saw a lot of reaching by our OL, there are no cutback lanes and the DL strectes the play to the sidelines and forces portis to 1-3 yard.. I think this is an area that needs to be addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Good Point. It's the same reason why we can not bully the ball down the field to get first downs, protect a lead, or run out the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGator Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Clinton's longest run was 8 yards today in 29 carries. Something's not right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSCNZ20 Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 i can see the frustration on Portis's body style... I just don't see Portis, our line and running style as a good mix.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlinginSammy HOF '63 Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Clinton's longest run was 8 yards today in 29 carries. Something's not right! The system and the back. They go together like toothpaste and orange juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDRoc Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 We played the best rush defense in the NFL today. I wasn't expecting much to begin with. I think Portis has done fine for us this season. Not too sure why we need some rushing identity. As long as we just stay with the run and establish it throughout a ball game, I could care less what our identity is. We actually have the 4th best rushing attack in the NFC. I'm not too sure what everyone is complaining about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins4ever Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 I don't know if this means anything at all, but Clinton Portis is not the same style runner as Riggs, Rogers, and Riggins. Those runners ran the ball between the tackles. Portis is a slasher like Dorsett and Darrin Nelson. We've gone away from the typical things like the counter trey and 50 gut to compliment Portis, whose biggest strength is rushing outside. I think this means a whole lot. Portis is not your typical pound-it-in-there type runner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelMarBoltFan Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Clinton's longest run was 8 yards today in 29 carries. Something's not right! You ran into a buzzsaw of a run defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinPryde Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 portis is ranked 8th in rushing yards...justa thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaDRoc Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 portis is ranked 8th in rushing yards...justa thought Yea and he's tied for 4th in the NFC among everyday backs in rush average. Portis really isn't having as bad a year as some make it out to be.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice7x Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 The identity is we do not have a running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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