Portis Blocks Taylor

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by Redskins8588

Why would the refs have thrown the flag on that? Portis did nothing wrong, he didn't hold, he didn't face mask, he made a good block to help spring his QB. What if Portis doesn't make that block and Campbell slows down just a step to make a cut and he gets light up from behind by Roth, and Portis just stood there and didn't try to make that block? With that happening Campbell has a greater chance to get seriously hurt or even cough up the ball...

I saw it as a block in the back... but until we've got video, it's pointless to debate.

I went nuts when it happened, after I saw no flag.

Impressive hit, but discretion is key.