Thread: Portis concerns
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Old 07-27-2004, 02:26 PM   #18
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Originally Posted by Paintrain
I don't think Gibbs will overwork Portis.. He will probably give him 18-25 carries a game, I expect to see a lot more of Betts (assuming he's healthy) this year than we anticipate.. Plus, there is a misconception that Gibbs is a grind it out type of coach.. He's a short pass, sweep, play action type of coach who will run the ball to keep the clock moving when he has a lead.. Everyone brace themselves, but remember how (ugh) Norv Turner called plays for the (ugh ugh) Cowboys during their run in the 90's? Get the lead early thru the air then grind it out on the ground. That's the same way that Gibbs did in his years.. He was ahead of the game offensively at the time. Remember his offense is the same as Air Coryell and what Mike Martz and the Rams run now.. It'll be a good balance to help protect Portis..
Actually, the Coryell offense was the BASIS for his offense, but he made dramatic changes (improvements) to it in his last stint here. And expect to see many more new wrinkles this season. He has spent MANY hours studying the new NFL defensive schemes, and will certainly have surprises to counter them. His total offensive package will surely be uniquely his. Every time a new defensive wrinkle shows up to counter his offense, he makes new adjustments.
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