Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement

Ruhskins · 08-22-2012, 01:11 AM

Portis played in a Redskins era plagued with terrible passing offense, mediocre offensive line, and a HORRIBLE front office. At times, Portis was the Redskins offense. Personally I think his body broke down because of a combination of being in the tail end of the every-down RB era, being the only offensive weapon of this team, and for some reason the team didn't reduce his workload until it was too late.

I never thought his antics were that bad, but then again I am not one who thinks that we need to have 53 saints in the roster. Personally I think he is one of the most memorable Redskins, a hell of a RB, and probably one of the best blocking RBs ever.

WestCoastSkinsFan · 08-22-2012, 01:18 AM

I'll always, always remember his first carry as a Redskin, and he'll be a favorite of mine for a long time.

Ruhskins · 08-22-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WestCoastSkinsFan

I'll always, always remember his first carry as a Redskin, and he'll be a favorite of mine for a long time.

Long TD run vs. the Bucs I believe. I will also remember him blocking the sh*t out of Kiawanuka.

REDSKINS4ever · 08-22-2012, 07:36 AM

I would have liked to see Portis surpass 10,000 career rushing yards at least. As for him breaking Riggins Redskin all time rushing record, it just wasn't meant to be.

JoeRedskin · 08-22-2012, 07:40 AM

I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy.

skinsguy · 08-22-2012, 08:16 AM

Loved Clinton Portis! Don't think he's a hall of famer, but he was a solid back and a huge reason why the 'skins had any success at all during the 2000's.

hooskins · 08-22-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

Loved Clinton Portis! Don't think he's a hall of famer, but he was a solid back and a huge reason why the 'skins had any success at all during the 2000's.

Yupp. Love me some CP.

Mattyk · 08-22-2012, 08:26 AM

In his prime he was one of the better backs in the league. Ultimately though I think he falls short of the Hall.

skinsguy · 08-22-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

In his prime he was one of the better backs in the league. Ultimately though I think he falls short of the Hall.

I agree! When Portis was healthy, he was pretty solid.

CrustyRedskin · 08-22-2012, 09:23 AM

I miss Samuels and Jansen as much as CP. These bags we got know should be tried for crimes against humanity.

Monkeydad · 08-22-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy.

I was in my first apartment and went crazy!

What a play. I was already jacked to have him in B&G and he does THAT on his first carry as a Skin? Perfect moment.

Normally when a player retires or leaves a team, we stop wearing their jerseys because they're not a current player...at least that's what I've done.

I'll still proudly wear my CP jersey.

Monkeydad · 08-22-2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsguy

I agree! When Portis was healthy, he was pretty solid.

15 TDs in a season is more than "pretty solid".

Aside from rushing for more than 1200 yard 6 of his first 7 years and topping 1400 yards 4 times, he also racked up a lot of receiving yards and topped 1700 total yards many years.

Check out his total yardage numbers in his healthier years:
2002 - 1872
2003 - 1905
2004 - 1550
2005 - 1732
2006 - 693 in 8 games
2007 - 1651
2008 - 1705

His production plus his blocking...I do think he's Hall-worthy eventually. Not even close to a first-ballot but definitely worth strong consideration in the future.

mbedner3420 · 08-22-2012, 09:44 AM

I am glad he is going out with class. Good for him.

mooby · 08-22-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy.

Same here. When he broke that run off, it was nuts. I still think that's his best carry as a Redskin.

Mattyk · 08-22-2012, 11:24 AM

CP finishes 27th on the all time list, pretty nice accomplishment. But going by some of the names ahead of him, I find it hard to see CP getting in to the Hall.

NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com

08-22-2012, 01:11 AM	#31
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 15,585	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement Portis played in a Redskins era plagued with terrible passing offense, mediocre offensive line, and a HORRIBLE front office. At times, Portis was the Redskins offense. Personally I think his body broke down because of a combination of being in the tail end of the every-down RB era, being the only offensive weapon of this team, and for some reason the team didn't reduce his workload until it was too late. I never thought his antics were that bad, but then again I am not one who thinks that we need to have 53 saints in the roster. Personally I think he is one of the most memorable Redskins, a hell of a RB, and probably one of the best blocking RBs ever. __________________ R.I.P. #21 New words created on The Warpath: Rewalsr - Somretimes - Fualt - Jersesy - Itiot - Composetory Afeard - Storgn - Empliment - Gaissn - Saftys - Minnisota Faviort - Hatter - Phsyched - Foof - Heloing - Brutual Stroried "Give an opinion and move on. Your life doesn't depend on winning the internet." -FRPLG

08-22-2012, 01:18 AM	#32
WestCoastSkinsFan Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 31 Posts: 221	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I'll always, always remember his first carry as a Redskin, and he'll be a favorite of mine for a long time.

08-22-2012, 07:36 AM	#34
REDSKINS4ever The Starter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Born and raised in D.C. and now lives in Harlem, New York Posts: 2,086	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I would have liked to see Portis surpass 10,000 career rushing yards at least. As for him breaking Riggins Redskin all time rushing record, it just wasn't meant to be.

08-22-2012, 07:40 AM	#35
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 51 Posts: 8,340	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy. __________________ Pat White, the poor man's Colt Brennan

08-22-2012, 08:16 AM	#36
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,344	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement Loved Clinton Portis! Don't think he's a hall of famer, but he was a solid back and a huge reason why the 'skins had any success at all during the 2000's. __________________ Not the same Skinsguy that posts on ES.

08-22-2012, 08:26 AM	#38
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 41 Posts: 78,886	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement In his prime he was one of the better backs in the league. Ultimately though I think he falls short of the Hall. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-22-2012, 09:23 AM	#40
CrustyRedskin The Starter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RatherbeinDC, TX Posts: 2,385	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I miss Samuels and Jansen as much as CP. These bags we got know should be tried for crimes against humanity. __________________ I yearn......oh do I yearn, for a return to glory...

08-22-2012, 09:44 AM	#43
mbedner3420 The Starter Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,813	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I am glad he is going out with class. Good for him.

08-22-2012, 11:24 AM	#45
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 41 Posts: 78,886	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement CP finishes 27th on the all time list, pretty nice accomplishment. But going by some of the names ahead of him, I find it hard to see CP getting in to the Hall. NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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