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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

No, certainly the offense has improved, at least in the passing aspects. But now, we’re getting back to our 2004 ways. Teams are doubling Santana Moss, and the running game is not picking up the slack. In fact, it hasn’t even accomplished basic tasks that every quality team should expect – running out the clock, getting first downs near the end of the game to protect leads, giving your defense a chance to rest. None of this has happened when we needed it most. I just don’t think it’s too much to ask someone of his notoriety, considering what we parted with to bring him in here to accomplish those objectives. And I think it’s perfectly fair to criticize both he and the offensive line when they fail to do the things that could have prevented this current three-game slide.

No, it’s not all Clinton Portis’ fault. But judging from what I’ve seen so far, I think the trade was a raw deal, I think he was not worth the money, the cap implications, the excitement, and the second round pick to get him. I’m just not impressed.

The problem with Portis is not with the trade but what we gave up to complete the deal. The same goes with the Brunell deal. It seems that our front ofice has zero skills in negotiating a deal. Denver wanted Bailey pretty bad and we still gave up some draft picks. Brunell which has done a great job this year was an over paid agging QB. We could have picked up both without giving up so much. Its like they go after players with an attitude of just get them no matter what it cost instead of thinking how can we get this player at the best price. We need a tough lawyer who can work these deals.