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Originally Posted by Southpaw
Stephen Davis is averaging three yards a carry this year. And for the millionth time, Seattles' offensive line is vastly superior at run blocking than Washingtons' line. If Portis had the holes to run through that Alexander does(like he did in Denver) he'd have comparable numbers. Alexander doesn't run any better, when he's bottled up between the tackles, than Portis does. Just look that the Washington-Seattle game. Alexander didn't do anything between the tackles, and his only substantial gain came on an edge play where he was basically untouched.
When Portis can reach the second level untouched, 7-10 times a game, I'll be the first to bitch if he still can't get 4.5+ yards a carry. But until then, the blame cannot fall completely on his shoulders.
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I did not put the blame totally on Portis. I said he is one of the factors in Gibbs #2 not winning. Yes Davis is below his average. I used him as a previous example in the TYPE of back best fit for the Gibbs running. Alexander is another example. Maybe I should have said that, but thought I did. Portis is not the kind of back that can bounce off a hit and keep moving, I dont think anybody would dispute that. He is a good back in a system that puts in open spaces. He does not get that here. We are asking him to get inbetween the tackles and grind it out, especially at the end of games, which we are failling miserably at. People want to jump on my back when I state the obvious. Stop drinking the we are better than our record coolaid. We are what we are. I was simply stating a point that Gibbs needs a different kind of back in his offense. As well as other position upgrades to be succesful. Dont read one statement and jump on my ass. read the whole thing first.