Portis Blocks Taylor
 

Does anyone have a video of this?

I looked everwhere and was very surprised in was not on "Jacked up." When Campbell scrambled for a first down in the second half Portis absolutely decleated J. Taylor and sent him airborne about 5 feet, it was the greatest block I have ever seen, and the best part was J. Campbell was 10 yards ahead of Taylor.

Thank!

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[quote=skinsfan242;350434]Does anyone have a video of this?

I looked everwhere and was very surprised in was not on "Jacked up." When Campbell scrambled for a first down in the second half Portis absolutely decleated J. Taylor and sent him airborne about 5 feet, it was the greatest block I have ever seen, and the best part was J. Campbell was 10 yards ahead of Taylor.

Thank![/quote]It was Matt Roth he hit, not Taylor, and damn was it a square hit.

Lucky he didn't get unnecessary roughness for it though.

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It was Matt Roth.

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Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis from Betts

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[quote=SmootSmack;350442]Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis from Betts[/quote]Portis has always been the complete player.

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He's all effort. I'm looking forward to see what he is going to do this year if he stays healthy. I think the best thing they could have done is keep him out of the preseason.

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I thought it was not very smart play but I always like the way he gives 100%. I myself thought that he did not really get a good hit on the guy and it looked harder than it was.

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[quote=SmootSmack;350442]Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis from Betts[/quote]


Yup....

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[quote=firstdown;350447]I thought it was not very smart play but I always like the way he gives 100%. I myself thought that he did not really get a good hit on the guy and it looked harder than it was.[/quote]
As a follow up to my post I think the hit Betts put on Samuals when he ran him over was a harder hit. Not to stir things up.

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[quote=SmootSmack;350442]Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis from Betts[/quote]
can anyone on this board think of a running back, of portis' caliber, that can block as good as he can? if there are some, its not going to be alot

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[QUOTE=dmek25;350453]can anyone on this board think of a running back, of portis' caliber, that can block as good as he can? if there are some, its not going to be alot[/QUOTE]

Maybe Edgerrin James?

In addition to the Portis block, I thought Cooley did an excellent job blocking Jason Taylor when called upon. I credit Portis' TD run to Cooley's block on Taylor. He simply took him out of that play.

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[quote=firstdown;350452]As a follow up to my post I think the hit Betts put on Samuals when he ran him over was a harder hit. Not to stir things up.[/quote]

When Betts hits a linebacker that's attempting to tackle him like he hit Samuels, I'll give him props, but so far, the biggest hits he's delivered have been to a corner(that he outweighs by 30 pounds) in the back, and his own lineman who was already leaning downfield.

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After watching it in super slow mo watching Portis float through the air with the greatest of ease and then land as awkwardly as he did I thought he was going to be done. If you find it watch his legs when he lands I wouldn't be surprised if he can do the splits.

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[quote=Southpaw;350459]When Betts hits a linebacker that's attempting to tackle him like he hit Samuels, I'll give him props, but so far, the biggest hits he's delivered have been to a corner(that he outweighs by 30 pounds) in the back, and his own lineman who was already leaning downfield.[/quote]

Betts also ran up the back of Thomas 2 years ago and ended his season. Our OL needs to watch out for him

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[quote=firstdown;350447]I thought it was not very smart play but I always like the way he gives 100%. I myself thought that he did not really get a good hit on the guy and it looked harder than it was.[/quote]


The Phins sideline was yelling for Roth to look out... Portis had him lined up from 15 yards away. If Roth didn't duck at the last second then that could have been the hit of the year. Plays like that fire up the team and take some of the wind out of the opponent. I love Portis for that type of effort and mean streak

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That was a gutsy, albeit stupid, hit.

I said earlier that I really thought it was unnecessary and could have cost us a major penalty. I'm hoping the refs just sat back and we're so impressed, they kept that flag in there pocket.

I know I would have just sat there in awe.

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[QUOTE=firstdown;350452]As a follow up to my post I think the hit Betts put on Samuals when he ran him over was a harder hit. Not to stir things up.[/QUOTE]

"Not to stir things up." But Portis would have enough vision to see Samuels standing there and cut behind him for another 4 or 5 yards or maybe a touchdown. Where Portis puts hits on the opposite team not his own players...

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The hit could have been flagged for helmet to helmet, but I absolutely loved the effort.

We shouldn't be too surprised about it either, CP has always played balls out.

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[quote=Redskins8588;350484]"Not to stir things up." But Portis would have enough vision to see Samuels standing there and cut behind him for another 4 or 5 yards or maybe a touchdown. Where Portis puts hits on the opposite team not his own players...[/quote]

Agreed. And the funny thing is, one of Betts major attributes is his vision. Yet he probably cost himself at least five yards on that run by slamming into Samuels, instead of bouncing outside or following the block.

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[QUOTE=Redskins8588;350484]"Not to stir things up." But Portis would have enough vision to see Samuels standing there and cut behind him for another 4 or 5 yards or maybe a touchdown. Where Portis puts hits on the opposite team not his own players...[/QUOTE]

Samuels needs to finish off his blocks, not stand around after his initial block. That could've been a huge gain for us.

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[QUOTE=RobH4413;350483]That was a gutsy, albeit stupid, hit.

I said earlier that I really thought it was unnecessary and could have cost us a major penalty. I'm hoping the refs just sat back and we're so impressed, they kept that flag in there pocket.

I know I would have just sat there in awe.[/QUOTE]

Why would the refs have thrown the flag on that? Portis did nothing wrong, he didn't hold, he didn't face mask, he made a good block to help spring his QB. What if Portis doesn't make that block and Campbell slows down just a step to make a cut and he gets light up from behind by Roth, and Portis just stood there and didn't try to make that block? With that happening Campbell has a greater chance to get seriously hurt or even cough up the ball...

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[quote=Redskins8588;350490]Why would the refs have thrown the flag on that? Portis did nothing wrong, he didn't hold, he didn't face mask, he made a good block to help spring his QB. What if Portis doesn't make that block and Campbell slows down just a step to make a cut and he gets light up from behind by Roth, and Portis just stood there and didn't try to make that block? With that happening Campbell has a greater chance to get seriously hurt or even cough up the ball...[/quote]

Great Point! But does anyone have the Video or know where to find it?

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This was somewhat reminiscent of Portis’ effort last year in pre-season when he got hurt making a tackle. The guy doesn’t care if it’s pre-season, regular season, or post-season, he lays the wood and gives it his all when he is on the field. You gotta love that. I try to tell our kids on our team (that are running backs) that there is much more to being a successful back than just running the ball. Blocking is extremely important.

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[quote=Redskins8588;350490]Why would the refs have thrown the flag on that? Portis did nothing wrong, he didn't hold, he didn't face mask, he made a good block to help spring his QB. What if Portis doesn't make that block and Campbell slows down just a step to make a cut and he gets light up from behind by Roth, and Portis just stood there and didn't try to make that block? With that happening Campbell has a greater chance to get seriously hurt or even cough up the ball...[/quote]

It could have been flagged for CP leading with his helmet, and it was very close to being a block in the back.

It was borderline overall, but not enough to be flagged IMO.

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[QUOTE=jamf;350489]Samuels needs to finish off his blocks, not stand around after his initial block. That could've been a huge gain for us.[/QUOTE]

He did finish off his block that is why he was in the second level looking for a Safety or a corner to layout.

Personally, I love the thought that we have 2 1,000 yard rushers in our back field. When the game is close in the 4th with both backs being "fresh" our offense has the ability to pound the ball and run out the clock. But just because Betts had a good year behind our very good o-line, I do not think that we should hate on Portis because he got hurt. When Portis is on the field he gives everything he has, it's like he doesn't know how not to give everything he has no matter if its pre-season or not...

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;350494]It could have been flagged for CP leading with his helmet, and it was very close to being a block in the back.

It was borderline overall, but not enough to be flagged IMO.[/QUOTE]

I saw him leading with his shoulder, and because it was from Roth's side I will give that it could have ben close to a block in the back. But it was just Portis doing what Portis does, going all out...

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[quote=Redskins8588;350490]Why would the refs have thrown the flag on that? Portis did nothing wrong, he didn't hold, he didn't face mask, he made a good block to help spring his QB. What if Portis doesn't make that block and Campbell slows down just a step to make a cut and he gets light up from behind by Roth, and Portis just stood there and didn't try to make that block? With that happening Campbell has a greater chance to get seriously hurt or even cough up the ball...[/quote]
I saw it as a block in the back... but until we've got video, it's pointless to debate.

I went nuts when it happened, after I saw no flag.

Impressive hit, but discretion is key.

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My biggest concern with the hit was that he came in with his shoulder, and knowing that he missed most of last season due to his broke hand and shoulder, well that kinda scared me...

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Portis will undoubtedly take himself out of this game one day with hits like that.......questionable, unnecessary, etc. (and HIGHLY entertaining)
Until then, he has my utmost respect as the TOTAL gamer and true competitor. Never in my life have I seen a specialty player lay the wood so readily. Gotta' love it!

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[quote=Redskins8588;350506]My biggest concern with the hit was that he came in with his shoulder, and knowing that he missed most of last season due to his broke hand and shoulder, well that kinda scared me...[/quote]

You can't play the game worrying about what could happen, that's when guys get hurt.

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;350442]Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis from Betts[/QUOTE]

It's also those kind of plays that separate Portis' shoulder from the rest of Portis.

Still, I love it - he's my favorite player on the field simply for the stuff he does when he doesn't have the ball. Hardest working guy out there even if he does sit out preseason.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;350510]You can't play the game worrying about what could happen, that's when guys get hurt.[/QUOTE]

You are right that is why I love it when Portis goes all out, the thought of "what could happen", never enters his mind. All I am saying from a fans POV, is that Portis did hurt his shoulder last year and being a fan of him, I dont want to see him on our sidelines in regular cloths. I think he is the best back we have and one of the best most complete all around backs in the league. [B]KEEP LAYIN' THE WOOD PORTIS!!!![/B]

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[quote=Redskins8588;350515]You are right that is why I love it when Portis goes all out, the thought of "what could happen", never enters his mind. All I am saying from a fans POV, is that Portis did hurt his shoulder last year and being a fan of him, I dont want to see him on our sidelines in regular cloths. I think he is the best back we have and one of the best most complete all around backs in the league. [B]KEEP LAYIN' THE WOOD PORTIS!!!![/B][/quote]
You Hit 2000!!!

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[quote=mheisig;350512]It's also those kind of plays that separate Portis' shoulder from the rest of Portis.

Still, I love it - he's my favorite player on the field simply for the stuff he does when he doesn't have the ball. Hardest working guy out there even if he does sit out preseason.[/quote]

But would you prefer a player who shys away from tackles, or one who is agreesive, passionate, and gives his all on the field?

I am just sick of people finding ways to hate on Portis. Not saying that you are, but it seems like some fans on this board have just become tools to the media and potential speculations. Now that you have your mindset about Portis, you all put any of his actions, quotes, etc into that frame without properly analyzing the situation. There is a psychology term for this problem in human nature, but people just need to look at the situation from a pure game and player aspect.

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[quote=SmootSmack;350442]Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis from Betts[/quote]

That, and not coughing up the ball.

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[quote=SmootSmack;350442]Not to start anything, but....it's those kind of plays that separate Portis[COLOR=red]'s shoulder[/COLOR] [COLOR=silver]from Betts[/COLOR][/quote]

Fixed...

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I don't have a problem with Portis getting injured from playing balls to the wall, I do however have a problem with him getting injured like McNabb did for instance.

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[QUOTE=dgack;350906]Fixed...

Edit: mheisig, I like the way you think and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.[/QUOTE]

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[QUOTE=Redskins8588;350506]My biggest concern with the hit was that he came in with his shoulder, and knowing that he missed most of last season due to his broke hand and shoulder, well that kinda scared me...[/QUOTE]
I agree,loved the effort but I thought it was a very stupid play on his part,could have cost him the season

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[quote=jsarno;350920]I don't have a problem with Portis getting injured from playing balls to the wall, I do however have a problem with him getting injured like McNabb did for instance.[/quote]


as long as he doesn't get hurt celebrating im okay...

Does anyone remember the lick he put on Al Wilson last year? He took Wilson off his feet in pass protection when Al was blitzing up the middle untouched...