Clinton Portis Week 1 Injury watch

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[ronnieo]

I'd rather Portis be at 100% for the cowgirls than be 90% for the vikings. I think we have enough with Betts and Duckett to beat the Vikings and ensure that Portis comes back when he is 100%.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by MightyJoeGibbs

No but seriously guys, as much as its not in my opinion for the best of the team for CP to get dealt , why did we bring in TJ? Because we could yes, the deciding factor will be to watch if we sign him long term. Nothing I was told made sense. Cp is the face of the Offense we need him that is not disputable. Hopefully he stays and we win many Rings but we should be more concerned then the downplaying has shown. I dont want to hurt feelings or cause a stampede but I am worried over this for real. I would love nothing more than to have been proven wrong in time. The worst thing that can happen to a team is change of bodies. Come week 1 we will be kicking ass and lets just go from there. There is still time to heal wounds.
Chutes and ladders or is it candyland.

What the F*********!!!

I guess in the land of Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, and candles in the ass, there is no salary cap????!!!

PORTIS WILL NOT BE DEALT BECAUSE OF THE SALARY CAP IMPLICATIONS.

So seriously dude, stop making shit up as if you have some sort of idiotic inside information on it. Any idiot with a modicum of knowledge about the cap knows Portis will not be dealt. If we deal him this year, it's a $10 million cap hit. If we deal him next year, it's a $8 million cap hit. He's not going anywhere. So stop being a moron.

[GREATGIBBS]

Hi Guys,

Washington Post has Portis 50-50.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by scowan

Ok guys, when will we start to hear how Clinton Portis is progressing? Do we have to wait for the injury report on Thursday, or do you guys think we will hear something before then? I really don't want to see Betts or Ducket starting for us this week. As if the Skins don't need enough of an emotional boost to get ready for the Vikings, having Portis in the starting lineup would be great!

Gibbs said in his press conference that Portis worked out yesterday and the day before. I really think he is fine. Gibbs also said Springs was running yesterday.. (good news!)

[GREATGIBBS]

September 5
Washington Poste (registration required): "Well the Vikings have never won a Super Bowl and really the closest they'll get to Miami in February is on a cruise line. Of course, they'd probably prefer that anyway."

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by GREATGIBBS

September 5
Washington Poste (registration required): "I believe that in order for this team to move forward we need to consider not playing the Vikings Monday Night especially with their new coach I feel we may be in for a considerable amount of whoop ass !."

Good grief.... what an idiot.

[illdefined]

what a random thread. Warpath needs to *focus* maaannn

first off, there's absolutely no benefit to saying to "portis will play" except to the fantasy guys. you say 50-50 to the press to affect the vikes gameplanning.

second, MJG, if you're gonna hint at some inside stuff around here, you HAVE to be more forthcoming about the source. especially when it concerns one of the most important and favorite skins players in recent memory.

[12thMan]

MJG, dude did someone use your log-in. This is just coming from like way out in left field.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

MJG, dude did someone use your log-in. This is just coming from like way out in left field.

Could we have another Tit-face situation brewing?

I really doubt the team is going to come out with any news on whether or not Portis will actually play because it keeps the vikings on their toes if they think he's playing. In fact, I wouldn't really get my hopes up even if Gibbs comes out today adn tells the media something along the lines of "there's an 80% chance he plays."

I hope he does if he's ready, but I think we can beat them without him. As long as he's ready for dallas I'm happy.

[ronnieo]

Amen!

[scowan]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

Gibbs said in his press conference that Portis worked out yesterday and the day before. I really think he is fine. Gibbs also said Springs was running yesterday.. (good news!)

Working out and actually practicing are two different things. In order for Portis to play Monday, I think we need to hear that he was "practicing" on Thursday and Friday this week. I know everyone wants a healthy Portis for the Cowboys game, but when I hear things like that, I think you start overlooking teams. I think the Vikings will give the Skins all they can handle Monday night. Anyone that does not think that is kidding themselves. Brad Johnson is a gamer and they will come in just as fired up as the Skins. If he is 90%, I want Portis on the field. I don't think Betts and Duckett can do the things Portis can. Gibbs said yesterday that not having Portis would not change their "scheme" for the game, but I think it changes the playcalling, and that hurts the Skins.

[MTK]

Anyone remember the last time BJ faced this defense?

9/12/04: 24 of 37 for 169 yards, 0 TD, 1 INT, sacked 4 times.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

And they've only improved since and the Vikings have gotten worse in the WR department.

[724Skinsfan]

I'd rather Portis, of course, but having Betts in there doesn't worry me. He ran for 118 yards the last time he faced the Vikings at FedEx two years ago. Froze my butt off that day!