Houston, you have a problem.

irish · 09-21-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Peyton Manning anyone?

Missing one player can hurt that much. That's why they're superstars. They're that important.

A QB is way more important than a RB or WR.

No way will CP be the dynamic back he was last year because he's not 100%. He'll be fine and help but I'm not expecting to see the CP of last year this year.

Southpaw · 09-21-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

A QB is way more important than a RB or WR.

In most cases, yes, but there are exceptions. Portis is one of them. Rivers would look like ass without Tomlinson. Eli Manning would not be nearly as good without Tiki behind him. Alexander makes the Seahawks better, and so on.

MTK · 09-21-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by irish

A QB is way more important than a RB or WR.

No way will CP be the dynamic back he was last year because he's not 100%. He'll be fine and help but I'm not expecting to see the CP of last year this year.

I'll take a Portis at less than 100% over Betts at 100% any day.

SmootSmack · 09-21-2006, 10:17 AM

We're also missing Shawn Springs

MonkFan4Life · 09-21-2006, 10:34 AM

Portis or no Portis. Spring or no Springs it starts in the trenches IMO. The offensive line failed to create holes for the running backs. I do understand that with Portis in the game he may have been able to make something out of nothing but he isn't a miracle worker either. Ladel Betts, as much of a bum as he is he should have had a fighting chance. Brunel has about as much time as it takes for me to say Oh Shit to throw the ball 75% of the time. I cannot comprehend why there is not one running back besides Clinton who can pick up a blitz. The defensive line...if you saw the Cowboy game then I don't think I need to say much more.

i am boosted that Portis is playing this week because he should be able to see those tiny creases and hit them at the right time but the lines MUST step up.

HAIL

MTK · 09-21-2006, 10:37 AM

I definitely agree about the O-line needing to step up. That's the one unit I'm probably the most disappointed in so far. They're better than what they've shown so far, alot better.

jbcjr14 · 09-21-2006, 11:15 AM

I will be at this game in Houston...I sure hope CP can just light it up and open up some things for this offense.

DaveyFoSho · 09-21-2006, 11:25 AM

Why would we potentially swap a 1st round pick with Denver and not really use the guy??? Portis should get about 60 % of the carries then let Duckett just pound it right down their throats!!! Maybe give betts a few carries for good measure :-)....I really think we need to use this Horse of a man (Duckett)right up the gut!!!

Umberto · 09-21-2006, 11:27 AM

I see that the redskins are not really capable of beating anyone without Mr. Portis running the ball. I had predicted a banner year for them, but now I think they stumble too much and better win this week or risk becoming bogged down in the squabbles and finger pointing will start. What an unexpected mess they are in
Umberto

jbcjr14 · 09-21-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Umberto

I see that the redskins are not really capable of beating anyone without Mr. Portis running the ball. I had predicted a banner year for them, but now I think they stumble too much and better win this week or risk becoming bogged down in the squabbles and finger pointing will start. What an unexpected mess they are in
Umberto

A Gibb's coached football team NEVER finger points regardless of how bad it gets. That is one thing you can count on!

atbrightwell · 09-21-2006, 10:06 PM

Personally, I think we need to drop Betts, he hasn't done anything really over the past two years (excluding the KO runback in Tampa Bay in 05). He looked horrible both weeks Portis was out. TJ Duckett hasn't looked much better but I think that he will once he backs up Portis. The Finese/Power should be an extremely potent running game.

Monkeydad · 09-25-2006, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by atbrightwell

Personally, I think we need to drop Betts, he hasn't done anything really over the past two years (excluding the KO runback in Tampa Bay in 05). He looked horrible both weeks Portis was out. TJ Duckett hasn't looked much better but I think that he will once he backs up Portis. The Finese/Power should be an extremely potent running game.

Can you repeat that? I didn't hear you the first time.

MTK · 09-21-2006, 08:15 PM

ESPN.com - NFL - Texans can expect 'full-throttle Portis,' 'Skins RB says

good news

vaoutlaws2006 · 09-21-2006, 09:01 PM

Its the little things that portis does that makes him such an asset to our team. I watched inside the nfl on hbo and on the two highlights they showed off brunnell being sacked was greg ellis running through a ladell betts block and greg ware running through a tj duckett block. If there is one thing you can count on is the blocking of portis but if the shoulder isnt 100% how good will his blocks actually be? thats the key question on portis is you ask me right now.

vaoutlaws2006 · 09-22-2006, 06:41 AM

Brett Favre = HAS BEEN. He should have retired last year. Great qb in his day. but his day is long gone.

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09-21-2006, 10:34 AM	#5
MonkFan4Life The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 48 Posts: 1,851	Re: Houston, you have a problem. Portis or no Portis. Spring or no Springs it starts in the trenches IMO. The offensive line failed to create holes for the running backs. I do understand that with Portis in the game he may have been able to make something out of nothing but he isn't a miracle worker either. Ladel Betts, as much of a bum as he is he should have had a fighting chance. Brunel has about as much time as it takes for me to say Oh Shit to throw the ball 75% of the time. I cannot comprehend why there is not one running back besides Clinton who can pick up a blitz. The defensive line...if you saw the Cowboy game then I don't think I need to say much more. i am boosted that Portis is playing this week because he should be able to see those tiny creases and hit them at the right time but the lines MUST step up. HAIL __________________ Catch me on YouTube ! http://www.youtube.com/user/DowntimeRB?feature=mhw5 The "punishment" by the league : "It's like getting a ticket for going too fast on a road a week ago and they changed the speed limit today"

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Houston, you have a problem. I definitely agree about the O-line needing to step up. That's the one unit I'm probably the most disappointed in so far. They're better than what they've shown so far, alot better. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-21-2006, 11:15 AM	#7
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09-21-2006, 11:25 AM	#8
DaveyFoSho Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Potomac, MD Age: 39 Posts: 304	Re: Houston, you have a problem. Why would we potentially swap a 1st round pick with Denver and not really use the guy??? Portis should get about 60 % of the carries then let Duckett just pound it right down their throats!!! Maybe give betts a few carries for good measure :-)....I really think we need to use this Horse of a man (Duckett)right up the gut!!! __________________ DaveyFoSho

09-21-2006, 11:27 AM	#9
Umberto Camp Scrub Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 6	Re: Houston, you have a problem. I see that the redskins are not really capable of beating anyone without Mr. Portis running the ball. I had predicted a banner year for them, but now I think they stumble too much and better win this week or risk becoming bogged down in the squabbles and finger pointing will start. What an unexpected mess they are in Umberto

09-21-2006, 10:06 PM	#11
atbrightwell Camp Scrub Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	Re: Houston, you have a problem. Personally, I think we need to drop Betts, he hasn't done anything really over the past two years (excluding the KO runback in Tampa Bay in 05). He looked horrible both weeks Portis was out. TJ Duckett hasn't looked much better but I think that he will once he backs up Portis. The Finese/Power should be an extremely potent running game.

09-21-2006, 08:15 PM	#13
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09-21-2006, 09:01 PM	#14
vaoutlaws2006 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fayettenam, NC Age: 53 Posts: 806	Re: Houston, you have a problem. Its the little things that portis does that makes him such an asset to our team. I watched inside the nfl on hbo and on the two highlights they showed off brunnell being sacked was greg ellis running through a ladell betts block and greg ware running through a tj duckett block. If there is one thing you can count on is the blocking of portis but if the shoulder isnt 100% how good will his blocks actually be? thats the key question on portis is you ask me right now. __________________ The future is obviously right now!

09-22-2006, 06:41 AM	#15
vaoutlaws2006 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fayettenam, NC Age: 53 Posts: 806	Re: Houston, you have a problem. Brett Favre = HAS BEEN. He should have retired last year. Great qb in his day. but his day is long gone. __________________ The future is obviously right now!

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