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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok
I agree with your 20 except CP, I'm ready for him to go
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It's really a CP or Torain for the RB spot for the guy who doesn't play special teams. Can't afford to roster both.
I presume most will choose Torain, based on youth, and his yard production from this season. Portis is WAY more expensive, up around $8 million for next year. But Torain also might not be a pro-back in my opinion. He has poor vision, and while I think he can get a lot better as a blocker, he's just not very good right now. He's the kind of player you want to get in the open field with the football because he doesn't waste movement, but he's more of a package player than an every down back. There's a designation for package players who don't contribute special teams, it's called "waived."
Portis is a fantastic blocker and a much better runner than Torain is. He's not nearly as good in the open field. And for $8 million, that a tough sell to keep a guy. But he can still, at age 30, be the lead back in our offensive attack. So I'd like to see him back for that reason. We're an above average offense with Clinton Portis. We're a below average offense with Ryan Torain. That, to me, is worth a $8 million price tag.