Two Months Until Heaven

9:07 pm EST July 1st, 2006 | Uncategorized | 3 Comments

The Redskins offense could go wide open this year, and in concert with that consistent and tough Gregg Williams defense? Oh man.

As far as Portis can see, what Saunders brings to Washington is like nothing he’s ever seen. Four- and five-wide receiver sets. Snappy huddles. Adjustments at the line of scrimmage. Up-tempo management. And most importantly, spacious running lanes that would rival the tarmac at Washington Dulles International Airport. All of which  to Portis  provides hope for a career year.

Larry Johnson can have his 2,000-yard season in Kansas City. Portis could be making a run at the single-season record for rushing touchdowns.

“The last time I saw a field spread out like this was in Denver,” Portis said. “We didn’t spread it out around here. That wasn’t our system. You had to adapt. You had to change your game to fit whatever they brought to you. Now I’ve got the golden opportunity. For two years, I had the opportunity of getting pounded. Pounded here and pounded there. But I found a way out of that and I have the opportunity of my career.

“You don’t have to talk to those guys who have gone through him before. Just go look at the film. When Marshall Faulk was in his prime, coach Saunders was there. When Priest was in his prime, coach Saunders was there. If I’m in my prime, I’m in the right place.”

The right place hopefully being FedExField and the other 8 venues they play this year.

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3 Responses to “Two Months Until Heaven”

  1. doug r says:
    July 3, 2006 at 3:07 am

    Go ‘Hawks go!

  2. Dana says:
    July 3, 2006 at 2:07 pm

    I’m still remembering that wonderful Super Bowl where my Oakland Los Angeles Raiders played Mr Willis Washington Redskins. :)

    How did that game turn out again?

  3. Oliver Willis says:
    July 3, 2006 at 3:07 pm

    I could discuss stuff that happened before I was even born, or I could ask you how last season went for the Raiders (4-12, no playoffs) and the Redskins (10-6, second round playoffs).