Portis/ Parker Combination?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Rabach was indeed holding haha, got up the field well though. I still was screaming "CUT RIGHT PORTIS G-D IT!"

Sellers and Fred Davis were awesome getting down the field to block too.

Yes, that clip could both show that CP has lost a step...but it could also show that he has enough left in the tank to be productive if blocked for. Tough to decide, but I think he deserves the chance to win a job just like Campbell and everyone else. Shanahan won't put up with laziness and if Portis is starting, I trust the new coach that he's there because he earned it.

Bringing in a RB like Parker who could be on par with Portis would make it a real competition. If Parker is finally healthy again and comes into camp and performs well, he'll get a big chunk or the edge over Portis, but they can both be solid parts of the offense. Keep in mind, even if Portis isn't the runner he used to be, he is still one of the best-blocking RBs in the game and has saved Campbell's head many times. We could use him for pass protection and 10 or so carries a game (good on goal line) if we can find a solid complimentary back or if Shanahan installs his RB system like he had in Denver where ANYONE can succeed.