Portis NOT overrated!!!

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Originally Posted by onlydarksets

#56fanatic: Fair enough about Portis.

I don't think Rock's performance was sufficient to get him carries against the Cards, because we need a #2 back, not RB by committee. Betts is (IMO) our best #2 back option. I agree, Rock did well against the Rams, but I think Betts would have broken 100 yards as well. I don't think Rock is the answer for our last three games, so I agree with Gibbs putting him back in reserve. Betts needed the carries to get back in the flow of the game after missing the week before.

In no way am I suggesting Rock should be placed infront of Betts as the #2 guy. I am just saying as a change of pace to bring him in. Betts is definately the #2 guy. But I guess it is probably a good problem to have with 3 guys capable of making good runs. Rock has worked so hard for this staff. If you remember he was listed as one of the guys that was going to be cut because the team didn't carry a true fullback, which is what he was listed as before. And with all the H-back Gibbs is carrying is was very difficult for them to carry him. Rock has dropped weight, worked like hell on special teams. He is just one of those guys every team has that you just find yourself rooting for. He may not be a great player, but just a fan favorite in terms of his work ethic and passion.