Shanahan: Portis will be allowed to test the market (updated: Portis officially released)

[Dread-Skin]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

It is a shame it has come to this. The guy was one of the best Skins of the post Gibbs I/ title era, but he is a used up commodity in DC with a questionable line still. His departure also puts another wrinkle with our first round pick. Do we actually go RB in the first round? I know Portis had to go, but now we are in need of two key components in our offensive backfield, a QB and RB. I like Torain and Williams as a tandem, but not sure they can carry the load as a feature back if the other one gets hurt.

Im not a fan of this years RB draft selection. I am also not a fan of KW. I dont value him if it is based on his pass catching ability like Coach used him for in situations. Torrain would be a nice spell back if we can find a primary back -hes better at that than KW.
It be great if CP would stick around 1 more year at least- granted he would have to take a humungous pay cut and sign something low like $1 mill a year. I'd hate if he thought he could go to NE and get a taste of winning. But CP and torrain could be functionable but having said that, both are injury prone. Riggins record could be broken but we know diesel will always be our GOAT.
The main thing about having so much vacancy for talent I think is we could lure some good talent to try out and practice squad b/c opportunity is here.