JJredskins00 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 http://extremeskins.com/CrazyZeb/Week1vsTB02_PortisTouchdown.avi After watching this many times, I am trying to figure out if this was a called play, or a blown play that Portis turned into a TD. Collinsworth says "he was clearly supposed to run to the left." But I don't see it at all. Looks like it was some kind of Gibbs counter play. What do you guys think. Video: Credit to CrazyZeb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 If I'm not mistaken, the play was supposed to go left. But, I think it was Brooks who over-pursued, Portis noticed the mistake and took advantage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 The thing about NFL running plays is that they are designed to leave cutback options for the RB. So it was planned for portis to go either left or right. HE chose the cutback. Portis has excellent vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I dont care where it was supposed to go but I watch it at least 3 times a day now. Its absolutely great. On his first carry. Im still in shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRider Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 It was definitely designed to go left, Portis just made a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Gibbs said it was supposed to go to the left It was just a great read by Clinton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogeyMan Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Another factor on the Portis TD run was his quick feet. I didn't realize he was so shifty - he reminds me of a poor man's Barry Sanders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Go and watch that play again. This time study it. If the LBs had played the right side hard. Portis could have still, possibly, broken that play long going left. I watched that play over and over giggling over that possibilities. Getting Clinton Portis could probably be the best 2nd round draft pick that we've ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyandGold_Soul Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I've passionately studied Portis's TD run from the back angle since it clearly is the best veiw to see how the play was supposed to run. In Gibbs classic 1st tenure for the skins, most of his run plays were designed to give his backs cutback options. Nowadays, with the Defensive side of the ball much quicker, Gibbs is trying to take the H-back position to the next level. On this play, if you clearly notice, once the ball is snapped, all linebook pull or block to the left. Look at the H-back in this play as he pulls to the left to neutralize the WLB. Portis had a little room to the left if he decided to go there, but what pulled all the linebackers out of position was that they saw all linemen pulling or blocking to the left. What Portis's greatest assest I believe is his quick vision and bounceback ability. He noticed this too, and took off to the races knoqing he can outrun anyone in a teams secondary. Classis Gibbs power run play where not only does the running back have A: Solid Blocking by everyone (Notice WR Thrash) B: Several cutback options C: Defence is not in a optimal postion to defend from pre-read looks. I love life with Gibbs on the sideline. We are all so lucky to have him back. God Bless Him :notworthy :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLiNT0N P0RTiS Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 I thought it was a counter play all along. I might be wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallyG3 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Look at how the WRs on the right side block right, and the right tackle or TE comes down to block towards the left. EDIT- I think it was a run left with a cutback option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancalagon the Black Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Originally posted by luckydevil Gibbs said it was supposed to go to the left It was just a great read by Clinton Portis has confirmed this in interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuji869 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Great eye by Clinton seeing the hole to the right and making the adjustment! :wavetowel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrfriedm Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 The thing is no body knows for sure, except The offense and Gibbs. And if you think that you're going to get a straight answer from any of them on this subject matter, I have star I want to sell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 the way that the play looked at first I could have sworn it was a countertrey. Now I can see it being designed to go to the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Eh. None of that wouldn't have succeeded without the excellent hold by Gardner on Barber. Gardner did an excellent job of holding Barber back so he couldn't attempt to tackle Portis. Shrug. Who cares, looks like a good run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Originally posted by BurgundyandGold_Soul I've passionately studied Portis's TD run from the back angle since it clearly is the best veiw to see how the play was supposed to run. In Gibbs classic 1st tenure for the skins, most of his run plays were designed to give his backs cutback options. Nowadays, with the Defensive side of the ball much quicker, Gibbs is trying to take the H-back position to the next level. On this play, if you clearly notice, once the ball is snapped, all linebook pull or block to the left. Look at the H-back in this play as he pulls to the left to neutralize the WLB. Portis had a little room to the left if he decided to go there, but what pulled all the linebackers out of position was that they saw all linemen pulling or blocking to the left. What Portis's greatest assest I believe is his quick vision and bounceback ability. He noticed this too, and took off to the races knoqing he can outrun anyone in a teams secondary. Classis Gibbs power run play where not only does the running back have A: Solid Blocking by everyone (Notice WR Thrash) B: Several cutback options C: Defence is not in a optimal postion to defend from pre-read looks. I love life with Gibbs on the sideline. We are all so lucky to have him back. God Bless Him :notworthy :notworthy Everyone keeps mentioning the block by Thrash, but nobody seems to have noticed the great job Jones did on sealing the overpersuing strongside LB'er on the play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFolk Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 It was a GREAT play from a even GREATER player. Thats all that matters to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afkidd Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 it looks like he would have ran for 65 either way he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCMONEY Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 Originally posted by Ignatius J. The thing about NFL running plays is that they are designed to leave cutback options for the RB. So it was planned for portis to go either left or right. HE chose the cutback. Portis has excellent vision. Couldn't say it better. :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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