Counter Trey

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by im4skins

The counter trey worked so great b/c riggins and other backs, like byner, had some speed, but not too fast to beat his blockers around the end. Portis on the other hand is a quicker and looking to hit that corner quickly. I think Portis may have a small problem at first, but once he realizes to wait and follow his blockers he will have more success.

he showed some problems with this exactly in the preseason. Denver uses a spread that opens holes naturally by design but the trey and Gibbs' other basic runs are generally blow 'em open type plays that require strength and technique on the part of the blockers. In essense the holes are generated by the blockers rather than by the design of the play. Portis may have early issues trying to hit a hole when it wont always materialize in the same place or at the same time. It takes patience which will need to be learned.

[memphisskin]

I saw that Portis had trouble early reading the hole on this play early, but in the Miami game you could see the light bulb really come on. I think all the early debate centered on Riggins running the play with power, but Portis' speed adds a new dimension altogether. Once Portis gets in the secondary he excels at finishing runs. Just look at his Denver highlights, once he gets past the linebackers he is not only fast, but he is extremely elusive.

[CRT3]

The key to the run offense of Gibbs is to gain 6-8 yards a run. Eats up clock and gains yardage so as not to put them in 3rd and long. I saw the comment that Portis might be to quick. While I agree but also Joe Washington use to be incredible and he was alot quicker then Portis.

[backrow]

Originally Posted by CRT3

The key to the run offense of Gibbs is to gain 6-8 yards a run. Eats up clock and gains yardage so as not to put them in 3rd and long. I saw the comment that Portis might be to quick. While I agree but also Joe Washington use to be incredible and he was alot quicker then Portis.

Joe W. was such a little guy, he had to pick'em up & put'em down faster, but C. Portis covers more ground with a single step!