Portis put on IR, done for '09

jsarno · 12-09-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ethat001

Come on - It sounded like his vision was blurry and he went to see a specialist. I trust him and I think he plays his heart out. I would NOT question his heart. Seeing plays on TV is different than playing the game.

Second, I still think we should not have ever traded for him in the first place. Would have loved to keep Bailey, a Hall-of-Famer, if he would have stayed. Colossal mistake, and we also gave up a 2nd (?) round pick. Portis was great, but (1) Shut-down corners are much harder to find. (2) RB's careers are much shorter (as we're seeing now).

I hope Portis is okay and wish him the best. But time for a new *young* RB in the draft (after offensive line).

First, while I do understand what supposedly occured with the doctors, no, I do not believe him. I think the skins made it clear they don't want him back, and he is now disheartened to the team and what's the point of coming back when the team isn't going anywhere? He gets paid regardless. Again, who do you know misses 8 weeks of the season with a concussion? It just doesn't happen. Some day we will be aware of what is REALLY happening cause we all know Portis is a big mouth.
Second, your second point is true, and a lot of us felt that way when it happened, but man that was a LOOOONG time ago and Portis did well for us for a while, he's just done now.

SolidSnake84 · 12-09-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

If we're lucky, Clinton "I don't make no mistakes" Portis has played his last football for the Redskins.

+ 5

Agreed. Let's hope Clinton "i'm delusional about my own abilities" Portis will go on to bless some other franchise with his presence. But know this...whoever picks him up, the running game just got that much easier to defend against!

diehardskin2982 · 12-09-2009, 01:33 PM

Our RB situation will be completely different next year. I see a Ganther, Portis, Ryan Mathews or Toby Gerhart combination.

Trample the Elderly · 12-09-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

Our RB situation will be completely different next year. I see a Ganther, Portis, Ryan Mathews or Toby Gerhart combination.

I'd honestly rather have Rock than Portis. Rock has more heart and less wear and tear. Gerhart would be the change of pace guy we've been looking for. I'd be cool with Ganther. It'd be nice to have situational backs instead of an all purpose back.

jsarno · 12-09-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I'd honestly rather have Rock than Portis. Rock has more heart and less wear and tear. Gerhart would be the change of pace guy we've been looking for. I'd be cool with Ganther. It'd be nice to have a situational backs instead of an all purpose back.

100% agreed.

Monkeydad · 12-09-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

I'd honestly rather have Rock than Portis. Rock has more heart and less wear and tear. Gerhart would be the change of pace guy we've been looking for. I'd be cool with Ganther. It'd be nice to have a situational backs instead of an all purpose back.

You realize getting Gerhart would mean we're probably ignoring the line AGAIN?

We need to use the #1 on the OL.

SolidSnake84 · 12-09-2009, 01:42 PM

I agree with Buster here. Everybody is chomping at the bit to get a new back, which we desperatley need, but we need to fix our line too.

Use picks on linemen, and then if we can get a good back, do it.

SmootSmack · 12-09-2009, 01:43 PM

How do people here define "change of pace back"

diehardskin2982 · 12-09-2009, 01:44 PM

Keeping Rock is a nice idea however it's not the thought of the owner or management however IMO. If Rock wasn't so good on special teams, he would have been gone.The fact that Devin has done so well on kick off return, I don't see Rock being here next year. No matter how hard he tries and the effort he puts in he can't carry the offense on his back if needed. He is just not that caliber of back.

jsarno · 12-09-2009, 02:06 PM

Brian Westbrook is back at practice today even though he has had 2 concussions in a span of 3 weeks. If you think Portis being put on IR was purely due to a concussion, I have a bridge I can sell you.

Trample the Elderly · 12-09-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Buster

You realize getting Gerhart would mean we're probably ignoring the line AGAIN?

We need to use the #1 on the OL.

His name was thrown out there. You'll have no arguement from me about a LT for the # 1 this year, just like last year, and the year before that, and . . .

Trample the Elderly · 12-09-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

How do people here define "change of pace back"

Small little runners VS Big ole runners. Speed & Ellusiveness VS Raw Power.

Mattyk · 12-09-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jsarno

Brian Westbrook is back at practice today even though he has had 2 concussions in a span of 3 weeks. If you think Portis being put on IR was purely due to a concussion, I have a bridge I can sell you.

So I guess you're saying there's no way Portis simply had a worse concussion than Westbrook? The records of both teams at this point is also a factor. At 3-9 there's no point in trying to get CP back on the field.

SolidSnake84 · 12-09-2009, 02:49 PM

Heck Trent Green missed most of the entire 2006 season with a severe concussion. He came back that season, but his game was off.

The very next year, Green suffered another concussion that was much less serious...but decided to retire anyway, because the risk was too great.

Portis may have to face the same decision...

jsarno · 12-09-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

So I guess you're saying there's no way Portis simply had a worse concussion than Westbrook?

I am definitely saying that especially considering Westbrooks hits were harder and twice as many. Of course the brain is a fickle thing, and you never know how it will respond, but you really have to ask yourself who has ever missed 8 games with a concussion. It just doesn't happen. There is clearly more to this than either side (Portis or the Skins) are letting on.

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The records of both teams at this point is also a factor. At 3-9 there's no point in trying to get CP back on the field.

Of course, that was part of my point. There is no point in him playing...what would he be playing for?

12-09-2009, 01:33 PM	#78
diehardskin2982 What will Shanny do this offseason? Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,924	Re: Portis put on IR, done for '09 Our RB situation will be completely different next year. I see a Ganther, Portis, Ryan Mathews or Toby Gerhart combination. __________________ Let's win games now...PLEASE

12-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#82
SolidSnake84 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 1,716	Re: Portis put on IR, done for '09 I agree with Buster here. Everybody is chomping at the bit to get a new back, which we desperatley need, but we need to fix our line too. Use picks on linemen, and then if we can get a good back, do it. __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

12-09-2009, 01:43 PM	#83
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,099	Re: Portis put on IR, done for '09 How do people here define "change of pace back" __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-09-2009, 01:44 PM	#84
diehardskin2982 What will Shanny do this offseason? Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,924	Re: Portis put on IR, done for '09 Keeping Rock is a nice idea however it's not the thought of the owner or management however IMO. If Rock wasn't so good on special teams, he would have been gone.The fact that Devin has done so well on kick off return, I don't see Rock being here next year. No matter how hard he tries and the effort he puts in he can't carry the offense on his back if needed. He is just not that caliber of back. __________________ Let's win games now...PLEASE

12-09-2009, 02:06 PM	#85
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 38 Posts: 9,534	Re: Portis put on IR, done for '09 Brian Westbrook is back at practice today even though he has had 2 concussions in a span of 3 weeks. If you think Portis being put on IR was purely due to a concussion, I have a bridge I can sell you. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

12-09-2009, 02:49 PM	#89
SolidSnake84 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 1,716	Re: Portis put on IR, done for '09 Heck Trent Green missed most of the entire 2006 season with a severe concussion. He came back that season, but his game was off. The very next year, Green suffered another concussion that was much less serious...but decided to retire anyway, because the risk was too great. Portis may have to face the same decision... __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

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