I've been in the tank for Portis for years, but I have no problem replacing him now. If it isn't clear by now it should be made clear that no one on this team is irreplaceable.
I think the D was playing our offense different with Portis out. I also think Lewis called a different game with Portis out.
In this play calling by committee, the run plays are called by Sherman and Lewis does passing plays.
Not to pile on, but have to agree that Portis best days have long gone. We need to give Betts and Rock more touches. They seem to be hungry. Why not give Mason a shot. This is a position that needs attention.
Oh wait...Vinny released Mason and Alridge. Guess he figures we're deep enough at RB and OL that those areas don't need attention. :kick_can:
I disagree, this whole year I have been watching Portis and saying that he is playing very soft, he is not hitting holes, and is just playing lazy. I said it last game they played that Betts should be starting as he seems to care and is playing hard.
Yesterday proved that to me, Betts is playing hard, hitting holes hard, and is always gaining positive yards. Portis is doing the exact opposite. Betts has earned the start, Portis has earned the bench.
Say what you will - but it's hard to ignore that Betts looked significantly better behind the same line.
Portis wore out his welcome with me about a year ago. I'd be fine going another direction the rest of the way. I see more effort with Betts than with CP. At this point, I'd rather lose with effort than without it.
Portis is on the down side. I think that is established. First off, he is injured every firggin year. He is one of those guys that completely amazes me how he is off an entire off-season and comes to camp banged up. Amazing. Betts showed burst and energy in running. He ran behind the same line that Portis has privately bitched about. That tells me it more Portis than the Line.
As for LJ? What's the point. Should we also try and lure TO? IMO, if Snyder goes for LJ, that is the latest and clearest sign that there is no change in philosophy going on at Ashburn.
Good point, if they bring in LJ than we know that Snyder and Cerrato have no idea what the problem is or what the fans are so upset about.
I'll just bump this one up.
Betts should again start next week.
maybe start but portis needs to get his carries too.
maybe start but portis needs to get his carries too.
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