Can Clinton Carry the Load?

[12thMan]

In no uncertain terms, Clinton Portis stated that "He's ready to carry this team". I totally agree. Anyone who thinks yesterday was a result of playing a week defense, think again. I think he's just said enough is enough. And I'll bet this offensive line and more importantly, Clinton Portis, are brimming with smash mouth confidence right now.

I'm starting to wonder, however, if Clinton is also reaching a level of, not frustration with the two back tandem, but a give me the god damn ball already mentality. No more nice guy share the load crap.

I've thought all along that he needs somewhere in the neigborhood of 25-30 touches to do his thing. If the Redskins are going to grind it out for the final eight games, Portis will have to start ripping off a few more 100 yrd performances. Sorry, love Betts to death, but Portis is the heart and soul of this team. We desperately need to hang our hat on something or someone! I have all the confidence in the world in Jason Campbell, but I think the reality is, Portis' legs and Campbell's arm must work together in concert; and in that order.

I also wonder if Portis is drawing motivation from Adrian Peterson? During an interview he said how two years ago, he'd be finishing off runs like Peterson is doing right now. In the meantime, I'm very content with Betts making sparse appearances for breathers. But CP has to be the center piece of this offense if we want to be taken serisouly as a playoffs contender.

Next on deck: Philly