TheEvilGeniuz Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 anyone else agree? dont get me wrong, i love portis, but i just feel we should give betts a try when we get to 1st and goal. it seems like he has a lil more power then portis and i think it could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I think Cartwright should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 until the ol blocks better down on the goal line it doesn't matter who's the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinfan56 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I agree that rock should get a shot. Hes a ball of muscle and seemed to have a nose for the end zone last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Originally posted by panel I think Cartwright should be. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Originally posted by CHUBAKAH Agreed Let me see. What do I think? Duh! Yes, give the rock to Rock. He hasn't had the opportunity this entire season. He still has "it." Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 BTW......you can go here Rock Solid 40 and tell him yourself. Rock is very good about answering questions and replying to comments. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilGeniuz Posted December 25, 2004 Author Share Posted December 25, 2004 i like betts more, but rock could work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVskinsfan Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I have been saying this since week 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 isn't it amazing how at the beginning of the season people were still pissed off about keeping Betts over Watson a year ago? My how opinions have changed.... Although I'm sure someone out there still harbors that grudge. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I'd love to see ROCK in there in 3rd and short, either lining up as a fullback (fullback handoff would be an idea) blocking for Betts or as the HB himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Star Skin Fan Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I agree. Betts. He won't dance or try to cut back. Other than the Brunell fiasco, IMO this has been Gibbs' biggest mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mania Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Originally posted by TheEvilGeniuz anyone else agree? dont get me wrong, i love portis, but i just feel we should give betts a try when we get to 1st and goal. it seems like he has a lil more power then portis and i think it could work. Betts was given that chance last year and failed. I feel once we get Jansen back and hopefully a center in the offseason plus continuity, Portis will do much better in the red zone and on short yardage plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins24 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 All but one of Portis' rushing TDs have been from inside the 5, no? I don't really think it matters what type of back it is when we're __ and goal, as long as the O line blocks right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halter91 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 I would love to agree, But Portis is/was my fantasy back, so this wouldn't work! Hey as long as the Skins win, who gives a rats ass!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herrmag Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Originally posted by Skinfan56 I agree that rock should get a shot. Hes a ball of muscle and seemed to have a nose for the end zone last year. Okay Blondie, you're not fooling anyone. And I agree, I can't remember the last time Rock got the ball. He's great on Special Teams, but let him have 4-6 carries a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Originally posted by herrmag Okay Blondie, you're not fooling anyone. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I promise that is not me...........but I could not agree more. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIC THE REDskinsfan Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Originally posted by bubba9497 until the ol blocks better down on the goal line it doesn't matter who's the back I'm with ya Bubbs...The guy in my signature wouldn't even have a chance with the "blocking" put forth by our line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 NOT! The problem down at the goalline isnt Portis. It is sub par blocking from the OL and not enough creativity in the play calling. Jumbo sets with the this line arent going to scare anybody on 1st and 2nd down. Then a pass on 3rd, wow, didnt see that coming. How bout spreading them out on 1st or 2nd, giving some misdirection and room to cut. Maybe play action on either one. Getting Jansen back will help, but Raymer is the key. He needs to take a seat on the pine and bring in a young force at center! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilGeniuz Posted December 25, 2004 Author Share Posted December 25, 2004 okay, maybe it is the o-line and not the back, but who knows. maybe we should try calling some spread formations and run some draw plays. the shovel pass would work good to. or get 1 on 1 coverage with DMac and let him jump up and get it with a lob pass from ramsey. with the speed that portis has, a sweep or toss wouldnt be to bad. i trust in gibbs and i know we will get it fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 We need a big back next year for the goal line offense. A Bettis type league minimum guy. Rock and Betts are not the guy. Maybe Sellers if he has time to get in some reps instead of watching personal "dumb ass" foul tape all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsForLife260 Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Its not Portis, and we want him to have alot of TD's. Portis is the goalline back. He gets paid so much he has to be that back. Come on people. Portis is the man and top 3 backs in the league can do everything. No question its Portis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskins4ever Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Betts would definetly guareentee a TD down at the goal line. He squares his shoulders and pushes forward when he runs. Besides Betts, Rock Cartwright can plunge forward also. Rock has been kind of quiet this year, but I know he and Betts can be fulltime runners if they were given the chance to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignatius J. Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Tlusby, Did I hear that right? A hall of fame league minimum guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIBBS LIVES Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 How many coaches have to show you guys that Betts is a nobody? How much non-use by the last three coaches does it take for you guys to get the message? There's a reason that Watson beat out Betts. There's a reason that Canidate beat out Betts and put up better numbers too. There's a reason that the current coach brought in Clinton Portis. The reason is that Betts is a nobody and won't be on this team next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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