Portis is a BIG problem!!!

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Portis isn't our top player but with our OL in shambles it's tough to tell how much is on him vs. the line. Plus he's had some lingering ankle issues that have probably slowed him down.

im one of the guys that believes the running game is based solely on the offensive lines ability to block......every running back in the NFL is talented but the great running backs are usually the ones with the good blockers in front.....for instance

shaun alexander
LT
Emmitt Smith
Adrian Peterson

im not trying to take anything away from them but there is a rumor going around about after RBs turn 30 they go downhill......the truth is that after a RB plays in the league for 6 to 8 years they turn 30......the team is not the same after 6 to 8 years

the offensive line is not the same after 6 to 8 years.....the coaches are usually not the same after 6 to 8 years

RBs dont automatically fall on the slippery slope.......it takes a series of events for the RB to drop off....and its usually not the RBs fault