Portis is a BIG problem!!!

[CantonLegend]

Originally Posted by maroonandblack30

The only time Betts had a legit opportunity to be the feature back he ripped off 5 straight 100 yard games.

But this thread isn't about Betts, its about Portis...

I just don't see how you are drawing the conclusion that Portis can "carry the team" what has he shown this year to prove that? On the best run of his career he couldn't even score with one man to beat and a blocker in front. Name on other top 5 back that does that?

how about rather than blaming that on portis, giving the credit to the defender.....thats where you are a pessimist......its portis' fault because he didnt score on a GREAT RUN......be happy he put your team in a position to score.....dont hate him because the blocker couldnt block or the defender made a fantastic play

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

how about rather than blaming that on portis, giving the credit to the defender.....thats where you are a pessimist......its portis' fault because he didnt score on a GREAT RUN......be happy he put your team in a position to score.....dont hate him because the blocker couldnt block or the defender made a fantastic play

I do wonder if you have watched Portis this year and last. CP can pile up numbers, but he can't hit a home run ball. I don't have stats/numbers/links, but I feel confident in saying CP has often been caught from behind, or steps out rather than bull through at the end of a long run. And this year he really had a lot of difficulty running up the back of his blocker when a hole was open that he missed.

I like Zorn's approach, telling CP he is the starter, if and when he practices a full week. Hopefully Betts sees it as his chance to get more playing time, and if and when CP is practicing full tilt, then he is the better back.

[maroonandblack30]

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

how about rather than blaming that on portis, giving the credit to the defender.....thats where you are a pessimist......its portis' fault because he didnt score on a GREAT RUN......be happy he put your team in a position to score.....dont hate him because the blocker couldnt block or the defender made a fantastic play

Dude, come on....seriously? Sellers busted his ass getting down the field and actually made 2 blocks before that....In MY OPINION a top 5 running back cuts behind Sellers block and scores easily. And dude seriously, I don't "hate" anyone...geese.

YouTube - Clinton Portis 78 Yard Rush against...

[CantonLegend]

Originally Posted by maroonandblack30

Dude, come on....seriously? Sellers busted his ass getting down the field and actually made 2 blocks before that....In MY OPINION a top 5 running back cuts behind Sellers block and scores easily. And dude seriously, I don't "hate" anyone...geese.

YouTube - Clinton Portis 78 Yard Rush against Kansas City Chiefs HD

i gotta go to work so i'll address everyone else later but its clear the the fullback couldnt maintain the block downfield

he lost his footing and the defender made a great play in the open field with more defenders in persuit

portis could have cut back, if he wanted to trip over his blocker or get caught from behind waiting for his blocker to get further downfield.....but he didnt.....he didnt have the opportunity to cut back because he had caught up with his blocker so fast and there were defenders behind him

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i gotta go to work so i'll address everyone else later but its clear the the fullback couldnt maintain the block downfield

he lost his footing and the defender made a great play in the open field with more defenders in persuit

portis could have cut back, if he wanted to trip over his blocker or get caught from behind waiting for his blocker to get further downfield.....but he didnt.....he didnt have the opportunity to cut back because he had caught up with his blocker so fast and there were defenders behind him

LOL!! Dude, whoever you are, you're funny as hell. I swear guys, this is Clinton Portis in disguise! Remember I called it Warpath!

See ya later CP! LOL!

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

LOL!! Dude, whoever you are, you're funny as hell. I swear guys, this is Clinton Portis in disguise! Remember I called it Warpath!

See ya later CP! LOL!

Canton is going to work, so it can't possibly be Portis.

Bah-zing!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Canton is going to work, so it can't possibly be Portis.

Bah-zing!

True, true..maybe it's Vinny.

thank you and good night.

LOL

[maroonandblack30]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Canton is going to work, so it can't possibly be Portis.

Bah-zing!

hahaha...thats a good one.

[maroonandblack30]

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i gotta go to work so i'll address everyone else later but its clear the the fullback couldnt maintain the block downfield

he lost his footing and the defender made a great play in the open field with more defenders in persuit

portis could have cut back, if he wanted to trip over his blocker or get caught from behind waiting for his blocker to get further downfield.....but he didnt.....he didnt have the opportunity to cut back because he had caught up with his blocker so fast and there were defenders behind him

Thats your opinion...thats fine. A lot of others would disagree.

Hey man, it was a 78 yard run, its a good run no matter what, Im just saying a top 5 RB scores on that 99% of the time.

Sellers made the block that sprung CP at the point of attack and hustled his ass down field, can't knock 45.

[joethiesmanfan]

Originally Posted by maroonandblack30

Dude, come on....seriously? Sellers busted his ass getting down the field and actually made 2 blocks before that....In MY OPINION a top 5 running back cuts behind Sellers block and scores easily. And dude seriously, I don't "hate" anyone...geese.

YouTube - Clinton Portis 78 Yard Rush against Kansas City Chiefs HD

You gonna criticize a man after a 70 plus yard run?!!!!!!! You just don't like Portis. You don't like him dressing up and getting attention and being happy and having a good relationship with the owner. That's not football related. I am loyal to Portis the man has been our work horse. I don't think being a free spirit warrants criticism of a 70 plus yeard run from scrimmage. WOW!!

[maroonandblack30]

Originally Posted by joethiesmanfan

You gonna criticize a man after a 70 plus yard run?!!!!!!! You just don't like Portis. You don't like him dressing up and getting attention and being happy and having a good relationship with the owner. That's not football related. I am loyal to Portis the man has been our work horse. I don't think being a free spirit warrants criticism of a 70 plus yeard run from scrimmage. WOW!!

I said it was good run...ill give him credit for that.

DUDE, where do you come with this stuff? I don't like him dressing up and BEING HAPPY? WTF does that even mean? Are you high? seriously?

I will say that I don't thinks its good for the team/organization for any player to be best buds with the owner...its just a slippery slope. If Portis' personal friendship with Snyder is influencing how much playing time he gets, thats just a disaster. Portis just seems to get away with WAY more than most players.....so it makes me wonder.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

how about rather than blaming that on portis, giving the credit to the defender.....thats where you are a pessimist......its portis' fault because he didnt score on a GREAT RUN......be happy he put your team in a position to score.....dont hate him because the blocker couldnt block or the defender made a fantastic play

On that run ninety percent of the running backs in this league cut it back the other way and score a touchdown. Portis wasn't scrutinzed as much because, well, it was a 78 yard run.

But it's clear you either have a bone to pick about Portis or you just flat out don't what you're talking about. It's one or the other. Don't give me this crap about coming to another fan site defending Clinton Portis' honor. Your argument is based 100% on what Portis has done in the past, not what he's done this year.