|
Portis, among the NFL's rushing leaders with 945 yards and coming off consecutive 1,500-yard seasons for Denver, had only six carries for 17 yards. He has just 54 yards the last two weeks.
"We felt our best way to get it downfield (was to throw)," Gibbs said. "I am sure he will be upset about it. I expect him to be. He is very competitive."
Portis said, "I'm not in Denver anymore, I'm in Washington, I have to find a way to be a key player in this system, the same way I was there."
------------
He is still going to have a 1K yard season this year, without "the O line" Portis is a great back - He isnt starting because the coaching staff KNOWS that since they have just been running the ball defenses have stacked the box and its not effective anymore. To place the blame on Portis for their record isnt fair.
Seems Washington fans have the "What have you done for me lately disease."
Every bad situation needs a scapegoat. Portis is wearing the hat now.
|