Portis heard his groin "pop" (out 4-6 weeks)

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Somebody hit the nail on the head earlier. It was Joe Gibbs' fault that he gave Portis "star treatment", meaning he didnt have to practice, work out, or do anything except just enough.

This year was the first in a long while that Portis had to WORK to keep his job. Larry Johnson and Parker both were pushing him. I dont care what people said.

Portis knew that it was shape up or ship out. Shanahan let him go in Denver because of a salary/holdout threat, and so CP knew he couldnt get away with it again here.

Bottom line is, we are probably seeing Portis final run as a redskin. He is the last piece from the old regime that needs replaced. he wont be here next year due to his salary and the fact that this is his 3rd season in a row where he has missed games due to injury...

Do you mean because this is the last year of his guaranteed $? That could be the case, but that could also be the reason he stays - he won't cost as much. I don't know the details of his contract but if he's still under contract next year at a reasonable price, keep him as a 3rd down back & draft a young rb (or 2) to go w/he & Torain, maybe Williams.

Now that Shanny has gotten him to work, CP as a 3rd down back would be ideal, and they won't be likely to find anyone to fill that role next year in the draft.