Observation on Campbell

[davy]

What else do we have to talk about?

The strange thing is, that during the four game winning streak against the Saints, Cards, Cowboys and Eagles he looked great. He was making quick decisions, going through his reads quickly and getting rid of the ball on time. He made me think I had been wrong about him and that Zorn had really turned him into a legitimate NFL QB. Sad thing is, that since that streak he has reverted to looking like the same slow-witted Campbell that so frustrated me up until that point.

He baffles me I must admit.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by davy

What else do we have to talk about?

The strange thing is, that during the four game winning streak against the Saints, Cards, Cowboys and Eagles he looked great. He was making quick decisions, going through his reads quickly and getting rid of the ball on time. He made me think I had been wrong about him and that Zorn had really turned him into a legitimate NFL QB. Sad thing is, that since that streak he has reverted to looking like the same slow-witted Campbell that so frustrated me up until that point.

He baffles me I must admit.

Davy. The way I see it is when Portis got hurt it really changed our O scheme. Not only was he throwing opposing D off with the threat of his running but was adding superior pass protection. He obviously gave JC added confidence and took the pressure off him.

After Portis injuries started we left him in the games but we were not fooling anyone. Opposing D started playing a little deeper and tighter. A weak O line was all that was needed for the decline.

Portis is the only constant. Had he stayed healthy would be talking about other things. IMO.

Nobody beats Dallas and Philly on the road and then losses to the Rams at home and the Bengals.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Nobody beats Dallas and Philly on the road and then losses to the Rams at home and the Bengals.

have you watched the skins play? thats been the MO of this team the past few years.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

have you watched the skins play? thats been the MO of this team the past few years.

I've been watching them for 35 years. I remember Dallas going 1-15 beating only the Redskins. So I'm well aware of our lopsided play. But the point I was trying to make is there was a definate point of decline and that point started with Portis' decline.

You're not a JC fan I get it.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by 44ever

I've been watching them for 35 years. I remember Dallas going 1-15 beating only the Redskins. So I'm well aware of our lopsided play. But the point I was trying to make is there was a definate point of decline and that point started with Portis' decline.

You're not a JC fan I get it.

Portis's decline is a direct result of not having a passing game.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

Portis's decline is a direct result of not having a passing game.

That does not explain the first half of the season. Neither does it make any sense. Portis didn't rely on the pass, but his health. Most passing games will not open up until the run is established. Not the other way around.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

Portis's decline is a direct result of not having a passing game.

I'd argue it had more to do with his injuries the OL breaking down.

[WaldSkins]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'd argue it had more to do with his injuries the OL breaking down.

Of course it does, the whole offense including both the passing and running games suffered this year by the lack of an offensive line. If you look up a few posts i was disagreeing with the poster in which he was talking about Portis having a poor year which lead to Campbells poor year. If anything it was the other way around. Truly the offensive line was the main culprit in a poor showing on offense in the second half of the season.

Im just not big on pouring blame on Portis, who i think is the hardest working player on the team.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by WaldSkins

Portis's decline is a direct result of not having a passing game.

True dat!!! Oh yeah his seniors on the o-line didn't do much in the 2nd half of the season either.