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Originally Posted by Southpaw
No reason to respect the running game, huh? I always thought that putting eight in the box to stop the run on better than 50% of your defensive plays meant that you were worried about the run, and didn't fear the passing threat.
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Until we can win a game by running the ball when we have to and getting touchdowns as a result, I'd say that our opponents right now are more concerned with stopping Santana Moss than Clinton Portis.
That 7-yard run to seal up the win was the first time I can remember since the Chicago game that Portis and the O-line was able to run out the clock and get a first down when the team absolutely needed it. When this team starts doing that consistently, I maintain that this rushing attack is far from being considered "scary."
I would also dispute that teams are stacking the box on more than 50% of Redskin offensive plays. We saw it a lot yesterday because Arizona is known for playing an aggressive defense.