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Daseal · 06-25-2005, 08:44 PM

Portis isn't exactly a big guy but I've seen him make some huge blocks. The year before we traded for him I saw him jack up a linebacker blitzing full speed off the corner. That was by far the most impressive block I've ever seen by a RB. Unfortunately, I don't remember who was blitzing now. That really impressed me about Portis.

However, I'm sure the coaching staff looked at the small build of our receivers and that's why I'm feeling more and more confident that we'll see a big change in the offense this year. I think he's going to run a lot more 3 receiver sets and use the raw speed we have at receiver to clear some of those DBs out. If Portis breaks it to the side most of these WR can hold up a DB long enough to let the speed of Portis work it's magic. When you have a back like Portis you need blocking from the WRs, but not as much as for most backs. I think we're going to use the speed to help clear the box out for Portis and let him try to beat people in the secondary one on one.

06-25-2005, 08:44 PM	#3
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Run Blocking & Wide Receivers Portis isn't exactly a big guy but I've seen him make some huge blocks. The year before we traded for him I saw him jack up a linebacker blitzing full speed off the corner. That was by far the most impressive block I've ever seen by a RB. Unfortunately, I don't remember who was blitzing now. That really impressed me about Portis. However, I'm sure the coaching staff looked at the small build of our receivers and that's why I'm feeling more and more confident that we'll see a big change in the offense this year. I think he's going to run a lot more 3 receiver sets and use the raw speed we have at receiver to clear some of those DBs out. If Portis breaks it to the side most of these WR can hold up a DB long enough to let the speed of Portis work it's magic. When you have a back like Portis you need blocking from the WRs, but not as much as for most backs. I think we're going to use the speed to help clear the box out for Portis and let him try to beat people in the secondary one on one. __________________ Best. Player. Available.