Clinton Portis shoes (1 Viewer)

[Nemesis]

Noticed that sometime during or before the season, that Portis changed from black/white shoes to these "flash gordon" yellow shoes and nobody else on the Redskins wears these. The reason that I bring this up is that when I'm watching on TV, to me, it is obvious where he is on every play b/c he stands out with those shoes when you compare him to the rest of his teammates.

Now........here's a question: Does anybody else think this makes it easier for the defense to key on him since he can't hide as much? (especially on screen passes)

I mean......if I'm a DL or LB and I'm being blocked I'm going to know where Portis is out of my periphrial vision and could potentially key on him...........especially if Portis was my assignment.

 

[dgreen]

Now........here's a question: Does anybody else think this makes it easier for the defense to key on him since he can't hide as much? (especially on screen passes)

No.Is it really that hard to find someone if you really want to?

 

[Nemesis]

Now........here's a question: Does anybody else think this makes it easier for the defense to key on him since he can't hide as much? (especially on screen passes)

No.Is it really that hard to find someone if you really want to?

But, why would you WANT to make it easier for the defense to find you?

 

[Sidewinder16]

Noticed that sometime during or before the season, that Portis changed from black/white shoes to these "flash gordon" yellow shoes and nobody else on the Redskins wears these.

They may be a different color, but Smoot and, before he was injured, Rogers wore shoes like that.[/nitpick]

 

[dgreen]

Now........here's a question: Does anybody else think this makes it easier for the defense to key on him since he can't hide as much? (especially on screen passes)

No.Is it really that hard to find someone if you really want to?

But, why would you WANT to make it easier for the defense to find you?

I guess I don't think it's that much easier. I doubt there is ever a problem finding a player on the other team if you are supposed to find him.I like that he wears them. It makes it easier for me to it's him on tv. But, for those that are only 10 yards away from him on the football field, I think he could wear the same shoes and same jersey number as Betts and they know who is who.

 

[mad sweeney]

More people will start wearing them soon enough. Happened when Deion Branch started wearing lime green gloves, soon half the team and the crowd was wearing them. Then Peterson starts wearing green shoes, soon more follow. Now the whole offensive line does, and that does make the TE easier to pick out btw.

I agree to a small extent that being the only one with bright shoes will help defenders pick you out with a lot less effort. They'll see that flash out of the corner of their eye and know it's him without having to look closer. Not that it would be too much advantage, but it could be worth that 1/2 second on that one play that makes a difference in a game. Football is a game of inches.

Soon enough, however, enough players will wear them that the advantage will go away.

 

[redman]

With apologies to Paul Maguire, if defenders are looking for feet instead of reading a play, they're in trouble.

 

[fatness]

Clinton Portis shoes

Sung to the tune of "Betty Davis Eyes"?

 

[Nemesis]

Clinton Portis shoes

Sung to the tune of "Betty Davis Eyes"?

Why not this beauty:
(IIRC, his character was supposed to be the Jets starting QB)

 

[brady2moss]

costume

Do you think if Portis wears something like this the post game reporter will find him a little easier??

 

[FUBAR]

I agree to a small extent that being the only one with bright shoes will help defenders pick you out with a lot less effort. They'll see that flash out of the corner of their eye and know it's him without having to look closer. Not that it would be too much advantage, but it could be worth that 1/2 second on that one play that makes a difference in a game. Football is a game of inches.

I'm guessing, but it seems this could be similar to cars driving with headlights on during the day. It's not that you can't see the other cars, but you'll notice the headlights faster. Also, you're not neccessarily looking for the other cars, you're watching your lane (hopefully)I don't know if it creates a disadvantage for him, but it's an interesting question.

 

[Koya]

I agree to a small extent that being the only one with bright shoes will help defenders pick you out with a lot less effort. They'll see that flash out of the corner of their eye and know it's him without having to look closer. Not that it would be too much advantage, but it could be worth that 1/2 second on that one play that makes a difference in a game. Football is a game of inches.

I'm guessing, but it seems this could be similar to cars driving with headlights on during the day. It's not that you can't see the other cars, but you'll notice the headlights faster. Also, you're not neccessarily looking for the other cars, you're watching your lane (hopefully)I don't know if it creates a disadvantage for him, but it's an interesting question.

First, a LOT more is going on, a lot faster and from a lot more directions when you are playing a football game as compared to driving. Driving the intent for everyone is to avoid each other and go off some set of rules so you can mostly know where even the other guy is going. Football is your eleven guys going in different directions to prevent their eleven guys who are coming from all directions from smashing you.I can see how it may help ID a TE (a little, so little as to be nearly if not inconsequential (sp?) but I don't see any way this really hurts Portis.When would a defender have a situation where he would react different once a play begins because "around the corner he saw the shoes" and "knew" it was Portis? I dont see how anything changes. Plus, usually Portis will be running or blocking and either way the defenders going to act the same way, knowing its Portis or not.

 

[FUBAR]

I agree to a small extent that being the only one with bright shoes will help defenders pick you out with a lot less effort. They'll see that flash out of the corner of their eye and know it's him without having to look closer. Not that it would be too much advantage, but it could be worth that 1/2 second on that one play that makes a difference in a game. Football is a game of inches.

I'm guessing, but it seems this could be similar to cars driving with headlights on during the day. It's not that you can't see the other cars, but you'll notice the headlights faster. Also, you're not neccessarily looking for the other cars, you're watching your lane (hopefully)I don't know if it creates a disadvantage for him, but it's an interesting question.

First, a LOT more is going on, a lot faster and from a lot more directions when you are playing a football game as compared to driving. Driving the intent for everyone is to avoid each other and go off some set of rules so you can mostly know where even the other guy is going. Football is your eleven guys going in different directions to prevent their eleven guys who are coming from all directions from smashing you.I can see how it may help ID a TE (a little, so little as to be nearly if not inconsequential (sp?) but I don't see any way this really hurts Portis.When would a defender have a situation where he would react different once a play begins because "around the corner he saw the shoes" and "knew" it was Portis? I dont see how anything changes. Plus, usually Portis will be running or blocking and either way the defenders going to act the same way, knowing its Portis or not.

Really? Thanks for the lesson. I didn't realize players moved faster than cars. The eyes are the same, they react to stimuli the same way. A color that sticks out will always do so, regardless of what else is going on.

 

[Nemesis]

Football is your eleven guys going in different directions to prevent their eleven guys who are coming from all directions from smashing you

Yes, but only 1/2 of those 11 can possess the ball and usually there is only 1 qb, and 2 rbs behind the O-line so my point is that Portis stands out a little more with those yellow shoes (and it was pointed out before, it only takes a slight edge to get a 1/2 second jump on the play)

When would a defender have a situation where he would react different once a play begins because "around the corner he saw the shoes" and "knew" it was Portis? I dont see how anything changes. Plus, usually Portis will be running or blocking and either way the defenders going to act the same way, knowing its Portis or not.

A screen pass to Portis would certainly be easier to spot coming if your DL linemen were committed on the QB and you saw Portis release to the side. I mean, if I can see where Portis is while sitting in living room, surely it's obvious to others on the field.

 

[mad sweeney]

Football is your eleven guys going in different directions to prevent their eleven guys who are coming from all directions from smashing you

Yes, but only 1/2 of those 11 can possess the ball and usually there is only 1 qb, and 2 rbs behind the O-line so my point is that Portis stands out a little more with those yellow shoes (and it was pointed out before, it only takes a slight edge to get a 1/2 second jump on the play)

When would a defender have a situation where he would react different once a play begins because "around the corner he saw the shoes" and "knew" it was Portis? I dont see how anything changes. Plus, usually Portis will be running or blocking and either way the defenders going to act the same way, knowing its Portis or not.

A screen pass to Portis would certainly be easier to spot coming if your DL linemen were committed on the QB and you saw Portis release to the side.

It would be a very small advantage, but in a game where 6 inches or half a second can make a difference, every little bit helps.And no, I am not saying Portis is doing anything wrong by it. Sooner, rather than later, if he keeps doing it others will too and it won't stand out.But it could have an impact on a few plays a season. Not much, but some.

 

[jerseys finest]

With apologies to Paul Maguire, if defenders are looking for feet instead of reading a play, they're in trouble.

i think if the play is in motion and the defense is trying to find portis by looking down for his feet, they really are in trouble.

 

[Koya]

I agree to a small extent that being the only one with bright shoes will help defenders pick you out with a lot less effort. They'll see that flash out of the corner of their eye and know it's him without having to look closer. Not that it would be too much advantage, but it could be worth that 1/2 second on that one play that makes a difference in a game. Football is a game of inches.

I'm guessing, but it seems this could be similar to cars driving with headlights on during the day. It's not that you can't see the other cars, but you'll notice the headlights faster. Also, you're not neccessarily looking for the other cars, you're watching your lane (hopefully)I don't know if it creates a disadvantage for him, but it's an interesting question.

First, a LOT more is going on, a lot faster and from a lot more directions when you are playing a football game as compared to driving. Driving the intent for everyone is to avoid each other and go off some set of rules so you can mostly know where even the other guy is going. Football is your eleven guys going in different directions to prevent their eleven guys who are coming from all directions from smashing you.I can see how it may help ID a TE (a little, so little as to be nearly if not inconsequential (sp?) but I don't see any way this really hurts Portis.When would a defender have a situation where he would react different once a play begins because "around the corner he saw the shoes" and "knew" it was Portis? I dont see how anything changes. Plus, usually Portis will be running or blocking and either way the defenders going to act the same way, knowing its Portis or not.

Really? Thanks for the lesson. I didn't realize players moved faster than cars. The eyes are the same, they react to stimuli the same way. A color that sticks out will always do so, regardless of what else is going on.

Yes, driving a car according to accepted rules with everyone else doing the same and everyone avoiding each other is comparable to having 11 guys hell bent on crushing you coming from all angles. Did you ever play organized football? I dont know how the two can even be prepared.My point is regrdless of if someone can "recognize" that it is Portis, how is this any real advantage? "Oh, thats Portis so I better tackle him"?

 

[Koya]

Football is your eleven guys going in different directions to prevent their eleven guys who are coming from all directions from smashing you

Yes, but only 1/2 of those 11 can possess the ball and usually there is only 1 qb, and 2 rbs behind the O-line so my point is that Portis stands out a little more with those yellow shoes (and it was pointed out before, it only takes a slight edge to get a 1/2 second jump on the play)

When would a defender have a situation where he would react different once a play begins because "around the corner he saw the shoes" and "knew" it was Portis? I dont see how anything changes. Plus, usually Portis will be running or blocking and either way the defenders going to act the same way, knowing its Portis or not.

A screen pass to Portis would certainly be easier to spot coming if your DL linemen were committed on the QB and you saw Portis release to the side. I mean, if I can see where Portis is while sitting in living room, surely it's obvious to others on the field.

Fair enough on the screen pass. I will give you that. Of course, if guys key on Portis perhaps his shoes will help when Portis is used as a decoy as great players often are for misdirection plays.