Portis Injuries

[The Goat]

CP's injuries from this season don't seem serious at all, just needs rest to heal up. However, I think his high number of carries and the way he runs the ball just further justify the argument we need to quickly add top trench talent to the roster on the o-line. He needs better blocking up front as well as guys who will move their asses downfield so that CP isn't constantly gang-tackled by 4, 5, or 6 guys when he's gone more than 6 or 7 yards beyond the LOS. It's ridiculous how little help CP gets as compared to say LT in SD. My God, if LT had to suffer the same first i highly doubt he'd ever have broken milestones and second doubt he'd stay healthy more than a few games. Not crapping on LT here necessarily, just point out Portis' uncanny toughness and how important it is we take care of him.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by The Goat

CP's injuries from this season don't seem serious at all, just needs rest to heal up. However, I think his high number of carries and the way he runs the ball just further justify the argument we need to quickly add top trench talent to the roster on the o-line. He needs better blocking up front as well as guys who will move their asses downfield so that CP isn't constantly gang-tackled by 4, 5, or 6 guys when he's gone more than 6 or 7 yards beyond the LOS. It's ridiculous how little help CP gets as compared to say LT in SD. My God, if LT had to suffer the same first i highly doubt he'd ever have broken milestones and second doubt he'd stay healthy more than a few games. Not crapping on LT here necessarily, just point out Portis' uncanny toughness and how important it is we take care of him.

Agreed and additionally we need a two headed monster back there. The best teams in the league are getting it done with a 2 back system. If Portis goes 1500 for the season he'll be useless in the playoffs.

Zorn doesn't seem to trust Betts. Id like to see Rock get a real chance. What good will a good line do with Portis on the sidelines when we need him the most.

As far as his injuries. They are not serious but are chronic. His high ankle sprains date back to his days in Denver. So Im starting to question the neglect of our backs non involvement. I think this may come back on us.

I'd hate to see us finally start to gel and be short Portis. That would be frustrating.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Agreed and additionally we need a two headed monster back there. The best teams in the league are getting it done with a 2 back system. If Portis goes 1500 for the season he'll be useless in the playoffs.

Zorn doesn't seem to trust Betts. Id like to see Rock get a real chance. What good will a good line do with Portis on the sidelines when we need him the most.

As far as his injuries. They are not serious but are chronic. His high ankle sprains date back to his days in Denver. So Im starting to question the neglect of our backs non involvement. I think this may come back on us.

I'd hate to see us finally start to gel and be short Portis. That would be frustrating.

AND, we need to bringing up Portis replacement anyway as he won't play forever. Perhaps we could glean a diamond in the rough ala Denver, NE

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Hog1

AND, we need to bringing up Portis replacement anyway as he won't play forever. Perhaps we could glean a diamond in the rough ala Denver, NE

I would think they're trying to get some more picks this year for (among other reasons) a running back somewhere in the 4th or 5th round. They're not exactly young at RB

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I would think they're trying to get some more picks this year for (among other reasons) a running back somewhere in the 4th or 5th round. They're not exactly young at RB

If Zorn begins to trust Betts one could argue we have a guy who's still pretty fresh. I know he's like 29 but other than '06 he's had few carries.

... you're still right. We need a young guy learning the system and hungry to make a name, but when CP and Betts are pretty well locked up via cap and Rock is such a locker room guy and special teams stud... glad I don't have to make the call here.

[Trample the Elderly]

They work CP like a government mule. I thought to myself, "How can you one man carry the whole team?" Betts had a bad year. I do remember when they used CP, Betts, Cartwright, and Sellers to run the ball. Now that was good. Yeah he's our franchise running back but they shouldn't put the weight of the season on one man's shoulders. He has a big heart and I can fault him for that but so does Jansen. I love them to death but they're both only one injury away from retirement.
I think we made a big mistake letting Mason go although I'd like to have a big RB to complement CP's speed and drive.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Agreed and additionally we need a two headed monster back there. The best teams in the league are getting it done with a 2 back system. If Portis goes 1500 for the season he'll be useless in the playoffs.

Zorn doesn't seem to trust Betts. Id like to see Rock get a real chance. What good will a good line do with Portis on the sidelines when we need him the most.

As far as his injuries. They are not serious but are chronic. His high ankle sprains date back to his days in Denver. So Im starting to question the neglect of our backs non involvement. I think this may come back on us.

I'd hate to see us finally start to gel and be short Portis. That would be frustrating.

When Gibbs first came here he didn't seem to trust Betts either, then once he saw what he could do he was a big fan. I almost wonder if Zorn is in the same boat.