clevelanskins28 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Anyway we can get this guy the ball out in space would sem to be a no brainer. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Exactly what i was thinking. If our running game cant get him space, then why not throw it to him. If you give Clinton some space, he will be the back we thought we were getting when we traded for him. Right now, whatever wins us games and gets us to he playoffs im down with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 It doesn't seem like we run many screens to him either. The use of Portis has been driving me batty for two years now. He's not a patient runner and he is not a plowhorse. Give him the ball in space. Give him a choice or two and let him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Oops. Double posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davethegolfguy Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 That pass in the end zone was a tough catch for a back. I'm still waiting to see them use Portis on flares and curls, thus getting him the ball in the open field. Plus it's a great way to beat the blitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico926 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I believe in his last year in Denver he had like 70+ receptions, so I'm not buying the thought that he's not effective in that role. It just seems like that's a big play waiting to happen. Look what he did this past week. Caught a little flair out of the backfield and went 23 yards with it. Anyway we can get this guy the ball out in space would sem to be a no brainer. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Portis has below average hands. He can catch swing passes out the backfield, screend and dumps but thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
six4g Posted December 2, 2005 Author Share Posted December 2, 2005 Portis has below average hands. He can catch swing passes out the backfield, screend and dumps but thats about it. That's kinda what I had in mind. We don't even do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 because he can't make a catch to save his life.:point2sky Wow, has everyone forgotten that great catch he made against the Eagles already? :doh: I think the reason why you don't see him much in the passing game is because he is also a pretty good blocker and he's often in on pass protection. Gibbs has talked recently with the injuries to get him more involved in the passing game. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinzRool Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 I think that JG keeps Clinton in to help with the max protection schemes that he likes to use. While I agree that this would open up a lot more possibilities with the offense, CP is needed to help out blocking. He is amazing at picking up blitzers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timitim Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Listen, our team has a problem with the passing game......Moss down field is the only option that we had to stretch the field. Teams are learning that double teaming him and playing under on the passing games will stuff our offense cause our teams don't like to throw down field. We only like the short passing schemes. Cooly, Royal, Sellers and so forth. Passing to Portis more out of the back field does nothing for us because we cannot make the defense respect the down field passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctskinsfan Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Because he is an awful reciever. He has hands of stone. I pray they dont throw a ball to him again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEGSKINS Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 he doesnt catch the ball cleanly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santanamoss89 Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 yea we should use him in the passing game more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpickering Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 I believe in his last year in Denver he had like 70+ receptions, so I'm not buying the thought that he's not effective in that role. It just seems like that's a big play waiting to happen. Look what he did this past week. Caught a little flair out of the backfield and went 23 yards with it. Anyway we can get this guy the ball out in space would sem to be a no brainer. Anyone have any thoughts on this? I have had the same thought and posted about it earlier in the season but I have become resigned to the fact that it just does not fit with our offensive mentality. I would love to see some swing passes and in general more looks to Portis coming out of the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpickering Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 You know Portis could have won the game for us last week when he had a pass right in his hands for a TD and dropped it. He is a good receiving back but he is not receiver IMO. I think I remember that play. I would expect a WR to make that catch but not a RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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