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SouperMeister · 11-19-2007, 09:17 PM

Based on Pro Football Weekly's observations, I would look for a heavy dose of Portis this week:

Despite those occasional lapses in football judgment, the Bucs are one of the few consistent teams in the NFC this season — they almost always stop the pass on defense and squeeze just enough out of an average offense to win.

Tampa Bay, however, has a hard time beating teams that commit to the run and pound the ball at them on the ground for 60 minutes, as evidenced in losses to the Colts, Lions, and Jaguars. This week’s matchup with the Redskins poses a great challenge as they take on RB Clinton Portis, who could expose one of the Bucs’ few weaknesses.

If June, MLB Barrett Ruud, and WLB Derrick Brooks are interested in establishing their crew as a defense that can shut down a strong run offense, they have a perfect opportunity to do so at Raymond James Stadium against Washington.

11-19-2007, 09:17 PM	#1
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Interesting PFW Take on Tampa Bay Based on Pro Football Weekly's observations, I would look for a heavy dose of Portis this week: Despite those occasional lapses in football judgment, the Bucs are one of the few consistent teams in the NFC this season — they almost always stop the pass on defense and squeeze just enough out of an average offense to win. Tampa Bay, however, has a hard time beating teams that commit to the run and pound the ball at them on the ground for 60 minutes, as evidenced in losses to the Colts, Lions, and Jaguars. This week’s matchup with the Redskins poses a great challenge as they take on RB Clinton Portis, who could expose one of the Bucs’ few weaknesses. If June, MLB Barrett Ruud, and WLB Derrick Brooks are interested in establishing their crew as a defense that can shut down a strong run offense, they have a perfect opportunity to do so at Raymond James Stadium against Washington.