Portis Officially Done for Season-Placed on IR
 

From the Post, among other sources ([url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/clinton-portis/clinton-portis-headed-to-injur.html#more]Redskins Insider - Clinton Portis headed to injured reserve[/url])

There will be time to analyze Portis' legacy as a Redskin since he probably won't return in '11 but as for the rest of the season that puts a heavy load on Williams and Torrain plus we just promoted Davis and signed Andre Brown ('09 Giants draft pick) from the Broncos practice squad.

This is going to hurt us most in pass protection/blitz pickup since he was one of the best in the game at doing so. I expect us to do more quick, short passes and screens so McNabb isn't back there as a sitting duck on a 7 step drop.

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He has been one of my favorite Skins and I was really hoping he would pass riggins this year on the rushing list. If he doesn't come back next year thanks for the effort and memories!

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He missed 5 games and we still didn't see the adjustment to fill the void in pass protection. I think he might be done as a Redskin but I kinda hope not, he still showed something even when he was out there last weekend and I don't think his career is finished.

I'm definitely going to miss his pass blocking though. He played this season like he had something to prove, and he looked pretty good in the limited time we saw. If he can come back healthy I'd give him one more season. He deserves to be the Redskins all time leading rusher and I'd at least like to see him break 10k in a Skins uniform.

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I think maybe he could stay in Washington as a backup. He has major health concerns at this point. He also hits 30 in September, and has had way more injuries and carries than other RB's in the league at his age.

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[quote=Paintrain;762433]From the Post, among other sources ([url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/clinton-portis/clinton-portis-headed-to-injur.html#more]Redskins Insider - Clinton Portis headed to injured reserve[/url])

There will be time to analyze Portis' legacy as a Redskin since[B] he probably won't return in '11[/B] but as for the rest of the season that puts a heavy load on Williams and Torrain plus we just promoted Davis and signed Andre Brown ('09 Giants draft pick) from the Broncos practice squad.

This is going to hurt us most in pass protection/blitz pickup since he was one of the best in the game at doing so. I expect us to do more quick, short passes and screens so McNabb isn't back there as a sitting duck on a 7 step drop.[/quote]

Dang, thats bad news. But Its obviously for the best. He just is not healthy enough to play this season. His best bet is to be forced off for the season and try to make a go again next.

I think he will return in '11 but if not, Thank you Portis, you will be missed. HTTR!!!

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Remember this?

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S81PJfMJ5Y8]YouTube - Clinton Portis first run as Redskins[/url]

I thought my head was going to pop I was screaming so loud

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It's been said in other threads already by myself & others, CP could prolong his career & help the skins a lot as a 3rd down rb. I hope that's the case next year. Like some other positions on the team, the lack of investment in youth is really showing at rb. At least Allen & Shan acted quickly to get some guys in.

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[quote=Jontrem;762439]Remember this?

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S81PJfMJ5Y8"]YouTube - Clinton Portis first run as Redskins[/URL]

I thought my head was going to pop I was screaming so loud[/quote]


I think that is the only time he didnt trip over his own feet on a long run during his tenure with the skins:cheeky-sm

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So does anyone else wonder about Shanny rushing RB's back, first Torrain for the Philly game, and then CP. I was shocked when they said CP would play and was amazed at how fast that he healed from that type injury, now he is out for the season.

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[quote=freddyg12;762441]It's been said in other threads already by myself & others, [B]CP could prolong his career & help the skins a lot as a 3rd down rb. I hope that's the case next year[/B]. Like some other positions on the team, the lack of investment in youth is really showing at rb. At least Allen & Shan acted quickly to get some guys in.[/quote]

Agree we need him to teach these backs how to block. If he dosen't come back it's been great CP & I wish you all the best.

HTTR.

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Something tells me we may see a few more quick screens to Banks and Moss as pseudo running plays

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I remember getting cp's jersey when we first traded for him. He's one of my favorite Redskins ever.. Had a very good career just age caught up to him. I doubt he ever starts again in the NFL.

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Unfortunate, considering that even though Portis was an effective runner on Sunday, this was entirely preventable by letting him heal another three weeks. And he was a guy I think we could have really used down the stretch against the Giants.

This is still a throwing team, even without CP laying people out in the backfield. It just becomes a little bit harder.

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[quote=freddyg12;762441]It's been said in other threads already by myself & others, CP could prolong his career & help the skins a lot as a 3rd down rb. I hope that's the case next year. Like some other positions on the team, the lack of investment in youth is really showing at rb. At least Allen & Shan acted quickly to get some guys in.[/quote]


If he is going to be a "3rd down rb", he is going to have to take a humongous pay cut - - like maybe 80% of what he's averaged over his contract to date.

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;762455]If he is going to be a "3rd down rb", he is going to have to take a humongous pay cut - - like maybe 80% of what he's averaged over his contract to date.[/quote]

Does "Portis" and "Take a humongous pay cut" even belong in the same sentence? :cheeky-sm I think he'll probably shop around where he can get good money and if not being a starting back, somewhere he can be a 2nd string back that'll still get a good amount of carries.

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[quote=GTripp0012;762454]Unfortunate, considering that even though Portis was an effective runner on Sunday, this was entirely preventable by letting him heal another three weeks. And he was a guy I think we could have really used down the stretch against the Giants.

This is still a throwing team, even without CP laying people out in the backfield. It just becomes a little bit harder.[/quote]

I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?

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Damn, you would think that this was a memorial service for the late CP.

I don't think that he will be going anywhere until he is officially the Redskins All-Time leading rusher.

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[quote=scowan;762465]I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?[/quote]

As I understand it he tore an ab muscle in Sundays game so it's not related to his groin tear.

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[quote=SmootSmack;762476]As I understand it he tore an ab muscle in Sundays game so it's not related to his groin tear.[/quote]

That's actually worse, imo. Indicative of how much wear and tear his body has taken. Dude's made plenty of money, probably should just move on to the next phase... perhaps associate professor of diction at the U.

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I think we should keep him as a backup for next season unless someone gives up good value for him.

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[quote=scowan;762465]I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?[/quote]
A Grade III strain, where the muscle came completely off the bone. 5 weeks is very quick to come back from this type of injury.

If Portis is still a Skin in '11, great. If not, it was a pleasure watching him play in DC.

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[quote=rbanerjee23;762481]I think we should keep him as a backup for next season unless [B]someone gives up good value for him[/B].[/quote]

Um, not happening. The market for injury prone, stumble prone running backs in their 30s in pretty much nonexistent.

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If he does not come back then F*&% him and the too much money we paid for him. Ok I had to be the first to hate on him because you know it will come.

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[quote=SmootSmack;762450]Something tells me we may see a few more quick screens to Banks and Moss as pseudo running plays[/quote]

Something or someone????

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[quote=Jontrem;762439]Remember this?

[URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S81PJfMJ5Y8"]YouTube - Clinton Portis first run as Redskins[/URL]

I thought my head was going to pop I was screaming so loud[/quote]

I was at that game and everyone was thinking about how great it was and how we would see many more of those type playes.

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;762484]Um, not happening. The market for injury prone, stumble prone running backs in their 30s in pretty much nonexistent.[/quote]

I agree. CP hasnt been a top flight back for a few years now. There's no point on the Skins wasting anymore time and $ on this guy.

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I wish the guy well but time to move on.

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While Portis may be reluctant to come right out and say it, the Redskins rushing record would mean a great deal to him. I think that's the main reason why he worked so hard during the off-season knowing the mark would be within his reach, providing he could stay healthy.

Don't be surprised to see him make an effort to come back next year. Shanahan believes he still has something left, so half his battle is won.

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It will be interesting to see what Shan does with the running backs next year. He could keep Williams and bring back Portis as 3rd down back or let Portis go and keep Torain and Williams and get a veteran or keep only Williams and get two new people.

Let's of options it seems.

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[quote=Bushead;762497]It will be interesting to see what Shan does with the running backs next year. [B]He could keep Williams and bring back Portis as 3rd down back[/B] or let Portis go and keep Torain and Williams and get a veteran or keep only Williams and get two new people. [/quote]

The bold part is likely to be the scenario, I believe.. Unless we find a gem through draft or free agency, we will have same players for RB..

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He's short of Riggo's Record then, right?

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[quote=scowan;762465]I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?[/quote]

This particular injury to Portis had the muscle torn from the bone.

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[quote=Jontrem;762439]Remember this?

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S81PJfMJ5Y8]YouTube - Clinton Portis first run as Redskins[/url]

I thought my head was going to pop I was screaming so loud[/quote]

Yeah, I remember running outside on my deck and belting a POORRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTISSSSSSSSSSS YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! at the top of my lungs.

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I'm convinced that Portis will be back here next year.

He's strictly year to year at this point, but he's going to earn his way back based on his play from earlier in this season.

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[quote=Jontrem;762439]Remember this?

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S81PJfMJ5Y8]YouTube - Clinton Portis first run as Redskins[/url]

I thought my head was going to pop I was screaming so loud[/quote]

Remember this? [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dagF3Xoyq3Q]YouTube - Portis Blasts Mathias Kiwanuka (Ante Up)[/ame]

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[quote=GTripp0012;762531]I'm convinced that Portis will be back here next year.

He's strictly year to year at this point, but he's going to earn his way back based on his play from earlier in this season.[/quote]

I think so too. Shanahan seems to think he's got quite a bit left from his comments today. If he's healthy and agrees to a deal that makes sense, I definitely think he will be back.

[quote]With his base salary of almost $7.2 million and bonuses, Portis will be paid almost $7.7 million this season. Although it is possible Portis's career with the Redskins and in the NFL could be finished, Shanahan said he believes Portis could have productive years ahead of him.


"I don't think there's any question about it," Shanahan said. "He's got such a strong will. It all depends on does he come back a hundred percent? Does he want to come back and play? He's got that inner drive that most people don't have. He wants to compete. But obviously, he's got to get well."


[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/clinton-portis/clinton-portis-tore-abdominal.html]Redskins Insider - Clinton Portis tore abdominal muscle vs. Titans[/url][/quote]

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[quote=44ever;762533]Remember this? [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dagF3Xoyq3Q"]YouTube - Portis Blasts Mathias Kiwanuka (Ante Up)[/URL][/quote]

So nice.

Great one from this year:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvhrO3ceO7U]YouTube - Clinton Portis[/ame]

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Healthy he is till the best back we have. If his deal can get reworked appropriately why we wouldn't bring him back is beyond me.

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[quote=mattyk;762540]so nice.

Great one from this year:

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvhro3ceo7u]youtube - clinton portis[/url][/quote]

awesome!!!

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[quote=Mattyk;762539]I think so too. Shanahan seems to think he's got quite a bit left from his comments today. If he's healthy and agrees to a deal that makes sense, I definitely think he will be back.[/quote]

Shanny isnt going to say anything negative about CP and scare off any potential takers. The Skins need to be done with this over-paid under performer and move on.