SI Ranks Offensive Backfields

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Brian Orakpo

When did Campbell light it up in the 1st half? Portis played great but I wouldnt go out on a limb and say Campbell lit it up also. He played solid managing the game but their was only 3 games last year where I thought Campbell actually played great (one of them was in Detroit).

While I agree the OL is key to skill players success I also think the OL wasnt the only reason why the team fell apart in the 2nd half of 08. Injuries were a factor near the very end of the season but the injuries imo didnt have anything to do with the Skins problems for the most part of the 2nd half. The age factor I dont think factors in because they were old when they were playing well. It wasnt like the line got old overnight.

The poor play was the whole offense not just the line. Many times last year I saw Campbell make a bad throw when he had enough time in the pocket. The slight problem I have with Portis is that he needs the offensive line to play great to make plays. If the line has even a slight problem he seems to become a different RB. I still think Portis is a damn good RB but his play gets on my nerves at times.

Overall I think the whole offense in general had problems last year. Campbell, Portis. the WRs, Cooley, and the offensive line. In the 2nd half the Skins regressed as a whole and honestly the biggest reason was Jim Zorn and his inability to adapt to what the defense is doing.

I think we all are talking partial truths. I agree in saying Campbell was not playing lights out, but he was the QB with the highest % and least (I think zero) interceptions. So no he did not put up 4-6 TD's a game or put up like 40-50 points per game, but he did somewhat manage the game well. Even though his 2min. drill sucks. Hopefully he fixes that this yr. Also it was no coincidence that he started doing terrible when the O-line broke down. So yes both heavily rely on the O-line, but I would assume all those teams would heavily rely on their O-lines also.