Burgold Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think we should bench Clinton Portis. Not as a punishment and not as a statement to the team, but simply because he seems to be to hurt to practice. If he really can't ever go in practice and we've seen his production during the games, we need to get him well. More, from what everyone including Portis has been saying, the problem with the team is poor execution. Well, you don't improve on your execution during games. You improve on it during practice. So, on every level it probably would be best if our best offensive player didn't play... until he can play. Put the guy on the bench for a week or two until his nagging injuries subside and he's well enough to do it in practice, get a feel for the timing of his line and where the holes are opening up and when. Let him get his speed and his burst back. For Portis' sake. No practice should equal no play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Who do we start Betts? We are guaranteed screwed :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botched Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I wouldn't have a problem with it. We can see if Mason and Alridge are any good at running left. I think Portis would have a problem with it though, especially since we're playing another crap defense this week. I know he's hungry for a 100+ yard game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMarionBarberHitman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i think you should kick rocks. CP shouldnt be benched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 Who do we start Betts? We are guaranteed screwed :doh: Honestly, what difference does it make? We can lose with either. Portis right now is offering us next to nothing. Start Betts, start Mason, Start Aldridge, start Rock. Heck, start Lorenzo Alexander and call him the Fridge part II. If he can't practice because he's too hurt and he's unproductive on the field then what are you really losing by aggravating his injuries. Better to get him better. Why play him if he can't play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superozman Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm always thinking about this, and as a player for soccer and baseball in high school, baseball in college i truly believe no practice = no play. however i never did play football, and there seems to be such a drop off for many teams from a starter to a back up, and a starter, even without practice, will outperform a back up. but I would love Portis, if he needs it, to take this week off. They should destroy the Bucs without him, and if not, I wouldn't be surprised to see the core of this team blow up in the offseason, with many not being back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20April1980 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 i think you should kick rocks.CP shouldnt be benched. Why shouldn't he? We have the 24th ranked rush offense with no rush td's by a running back. No one on this team should be immune to riding some pine. Now I do not think we need to bench him. I think alot of our offensive issues lie in play calling and the defense not getting off the field and putting the offense in a hole early forcing us to get away from the run. Like alot of our issue it is a team issue. And benching CP, when we are almost dead last in rushing attempts, achieves nothing. Lets try to get him some touches early and get him some rhythm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishtw Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I don't know yet if I'm for it or not but if there is ever a week to do it this is the week to do it. How ever, I wouldn't mind starting the game with a mix of Betts and AA with Portis suited up ready to go if they aren't getting it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Truth Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I agree only if needs to be disciplined. I like how Mike Singletary got it going over there in San Fran but other than that - Portis should be starting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I don't think we should think we're going to destroy anyone. Are we capable of it? Sure. But that doesn't mean that thought should even be in our heads, for your own sanity I advise against believing we will destroy Tampa. Portis is, at this point, offering very little... At best. I believe that this is due to injuries piling up on him at this point, but still, the fact remains. Betts isn't a very reliable number two, though. So do we split carries between Betts, Cartwright, Mason and Alridge? I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuler74 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I would agree however him at 80 percent is still better than any of our backs at 100%. They should always be looking to upgrade that position and they dont. It is very hard to find good backs in the league , I think they made a big mistake not to draft Adrian Petersen and instead they picked Landry when ST was still here. Portis has had alot of carries over the years and it is showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 It is funny. We've got 5 RB's on the roster....and maybe combined they would be something the league fears. But Portis isn't what he used to be. Betts never developed past that year he had to step up. Rock and Mason are so tiny....and Aldridge is probably a 3rd down and return guy. This offseason they need to make a move for a RB. If its uncapped, then they might need to eat some serious bonus and clean out some space....all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llemon26 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 in reading these nobody has mentioned anything about benching the o-line, you know they do block for him if theres no holes, he cant run. hands down Portis gives us the best chance to win. just look at how much time they give campbell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePreciating Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Has Portis had 15 carries in a game yet? For all intents and purposes, he is benched. We're doing the same thing San Diego is doing....saving up our money back for when we need him. Unfortunately, our playoff hopes aren't looking as bright right now, so I think you'll see Clinton get more carries this week. By the way, how many threads you gonna start this week??? :-P At least they're all fairly original, I gotta give it to ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 in reading these nobody has mentioned anything about benching the o-line, you know they do block for him if theres no holes, he cant run. hands down Portis gives us the best chance to win. just look at how much time they give campbell. Well, it's a lot easier to bench one guy... and most of our linemen are practicing at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Honestly, what difference does it make? We can lose with either. Portis right now is offering us next to nothing.Start Betts, start Mason, Start Aldridge, start Rock. Heck, start Lorenzo Alexander and call him the Fridge part II. If he can't practice because he's too hurt and he's unproductive on the field then what are you really losing by aggravating his injuries. Better to get him better. Why play him if he can't play? I am all for getting this speedster Alridge on the field, someone who can take it to the house at any giving time. But I'm not too sure about giving up on Portis yet, he will find his grove and get it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 There is too much entitlement on this team. Portis can't be benched. Moss can't come out in the red zone. The coaches should play the hot hand in all situations. I don't think it's in our best interest to bench CP, but I wouldn't mind seeing Alridge get every third drive or something to see what dimension he brings to the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSkins Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 speed at running back would be nice, just something else not addressed in the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
askounes Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Honestly, what difference does it make? Spot on right there... we lost to the freakin' LIONS for God's sake - is giving another back some carries going to make us any worse? Do we have a back on the team that will get LESS than zero yards in the first half? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 It is funny. We've got 5 RB's on the roster....and maybe combined they would be something the league fears. But Portis isn't what he used to be. Betts never developed past that year he had to step up. Rock and Mason are so tiny....and Aldridge is probably a 3rd down and return guy.This offseason they need to make a move for a RB. If its uncapped, then they might need to eat some serious bonus and clean out some space....all over. I highly doubt the league would fear some practice squad RBs, regardless how many of them we used. Would be nice if one of them stepped up and proved he's more than that, but its highly unlikely. This draft needs to be spent on offense, line, RB, prolly a QB too...throw in some late round/hopefully diamond in the rough type d linemen and LBs ...but we'll prolly draft another TE and some more WRs and CBs =\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I think we should bench Clinton Portis. Not as a punishment and not as a statement to the team, but simply because he seems to be to hurt to practice.If he really can't ever go in practice and we've seen his production during the games, we need to get him well. More, from what everyone including Portis has been saying, the problem with the team is poor execution. Well, you don't improve on your execution during games. You improve on it during practice. So, on every level it probably would be best if our best offensive player didn't play... until he can play. Put the guy on the bench for a week or two until his nagging injuries subside and he's well enough to do it in practice, get a feel for the timing of his line and where the holes are opening up and when. Let him get his speed and his burst back. For Portis' sake. No practice should equal no play. You say this now and then he will rip off a 150-200 yard game. Then you will fall in love with him all over again. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSkins Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Bench the QB, then see what Portis can do. But you don't want to see that because it will destroy your little fantasy world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Honestly, what difference does it make? We can lose with either. Portis right now is offering us next to nothing. I hate that it has gotten to this point, but I feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Bench the QB, then see what Portis can do. But you don't want to see that because it will destroy your little fantasy world. no benching portis would destroy your little fantasy world where you would take him over any other back in the league. you said it yourself. to the OP. i agree, bench portis and put the speed on the field until portis can practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I don't know what other people are seeing.... but during that lions game, it seemed like he went hard every play he was in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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