Clinton Portis 50/50 for the Dallas game, injury updates

[calia]

If we do not have Portis (or have him at less than 100%), with Betts coming off an injury and Alexander having his best years behind him (and showin rust), this game scares me. Demarcus Ware may be in our backfield all day if we're forced to throw all the time -- the Steelers LBs certainly spent a lot of time there. To me, this game will come down to whether our D can (finally) force some turnovers and whether we can sustain some drives even with a hobbled running game.

[53Fan]

Well Portis can straigten his leg out today. Will we see a miracle Sunday night?

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well Portis can straigten his leg out today. Will we see a miracle Sunday night?

One can only pray... but what we need to see is Moss the Cowboy killer deep and long all night long.. that's how we beat the Cowboys.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

You know the funny thing is, this is the WCO, we're SUPPOSE to pass first. I think we kinda got away from that.

I agree, and the simple fact of it is our WR minus Moss is mediocre so we have had to rely too much on Clinton. If our WR corp(Moss excluded) doesn't step up to the plate our season is toast!!!!!!

[53Fan]

Yeah we need some rookies to step up, but we've also gotten away from throwing Cooley and El short passes on first down. If anything, that helps Portis not to be keyed on so much. I think we'll open things up soon. Either willingly or by neccessity.

[CRedskinsRule]

I will be very interested to see what changes the coaches make coming off the bye.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I will be very interested to see what changes the coaches make coming off the bye.

I'm actually excited about it. It almost feels like we've been keeping things under wraps besides Portis and Moss. We DO have other weapons. Maybe we'll get to see some against Dallas.

[Play Action Boot Leg]

What about Mike Sellers. He is a load. I just haven't seen him with the ball at all this season. If Portis can't play I think we should go with Rock or Betts, but Sellers in mid to short yardage situations. I remember last year when he ran that guy over in the Detriot game. Who do you think clears all that space for portis?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by Play Action Boot Leg

What about Mike Sellers. He is a load. I just haven't seen him with the ball at all this season. If Portis can't play I think we should go with Rock or Betts, but Sellers in mid to short yardage situations. I remember last year when he ran that guy over in the Detriot game. Who do you think clears all that space for portis?

Yea what about him? Real strong fullback/run blocker/teamer.

In this system his primary function is 'A' typical to clear out more space for the Tailback, just as he has been doing.

I saw the presser with Zorn today and one of the beat schlubs said to Zorn that big Mike said remind him that he can run with the ball......Zorn sure got a laugh outta that and said, as he laughed yea thinks for the tip.....big Mike will not be running the football in this system unless we are out of RB's.

Welcome aboard

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Play Action Boot Leg

What about Mike Sellers. He is a load. I just haven't seen him with the ball at all this season. If Portis can't play I think we should go with Rock or Betts, but Sellers in mid to short yardage situations. I remember last year when he ran that guy over in the Detriot game. Who do you think clears all that space for portis?

Welcome to the board. Yeah, I'd like to see Sellers get a few carries myself. So far Zorn has made some adjustments in this offense to fit the players so you never know. He may have a few surprises for the second part of the season.

[Hog1]

Word from Redskins park is Portis NOT practicing today, and according to Doc and kevin, the decision to play will be made tomorrow. Rumor is Portis, and Bett's are out! and SA is in!
KICK ASS S.A., he's been there and knows how it is done!!
HTTR

[sandtrapjack]

Wish Portis were playing.
Not only is he having an MVP season from carrying the ball, but if he does not play his blocking ability in pass protection will be missed more than anything.

He is one of the best pass protectors in the league, and I for one do not underestimate that ability.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Word from Redskins park is Portis NOT practicing today, and according to Doc and kevin, the decision to play will be made tomorrow. Rumor is Portis, and Bett's are out! and SA is in!
KICK ASS S.A., he's been there and knows how it is done!!
HTTR

Where did you get that from? Everything I've heard says Portis will be a game time decision. Zorn said they will evaluate him in the hours leading up to the game and go from there, and he also said Ladell has a better shot to see the field Sunday than Clinton does.

I for one think we need Portis down the stretch and we'd be dumb to rush him back 2 weeks after an injury that commonly takes a full month to heal. Even though I desperately need him to play in one of my fantasy leagues...

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Where did you get that from? Everything I've heard says Portis will be a game time decision. Zorn said they will evaluate him in the hours leading up to the game and go from there, and he also said Ladell has a better shot to see the field Sunday than Clinton does.

I for one think we need Portis down the stretch and we'd be dumb to rush him back 2 weeks after an injury that commonly takes a full month to heal. Even though I desperately need him to play in one of my fantasy leagues...

If you listen to Redskins Radio the consensus seems to be there's no way Portis plays Sunday night. A grade 2 MCL sprain kept Tomlinson out for six weeks last year. Zorn even said that it would be stupid to risk aggravating the injury. If he's not going to be effective, he might as well stay on the sidelines.

Betts' injury must have been much more serious than I thought. It's been four weeks and he's still not ready to play.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

If you listen to Redskins Radio the consensus seems to be there's no way Portis plays Sunday night. A grade 2 MCL sprain kept Tomlinson out for six weeks last year. Zorn even said that it would be stupid to risk aggravating the injury. If he's not going to be effective, he might as well stay on the sidelines.

Betts' injury must have been much more serious than I thought. It's been four weeks and he's still not ready to play.

I haven't had much of a chance to listen to 980AM this week. But like I said, I HOPE Portis doesn't play. We need him 100% down the stretch a lot more than we need him at 60-70% for this one game.