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Old 11-20-2012, 10:08 PM   #15
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Re: Subtle Running Back Shuffle

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The irony was when we had smaller backs (Portis) we'd run it straight into the line for a loss more often than not.
CP could run well between the tackles. I recall one victory against the eagles. We needed a first down on short yardage to be able to run the clock out and win. Portis basically demanded the ball and got the first down.

I think the reason Portis could run for short yardage, and we're reluctant to pound the middle in short yardage now, is the difference in our offensive line then and now. Back in Portis' day, our OL was built for smashmouth. Now, we have quicker guys for ZBS.

I still think on normal downs we could use Young on some of the interior runs, to help keep Morris from wearing out.
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