Portis Interview 9/9

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

This doesn't make any sense.

If he's well enough to play, but not well enough to start, what difference does it make if he spells Betts here and there for 10 carries or so? Even in a limited role the same thing could happen -- he can re-dislocate his shoulder. The chance of that happening doesn't decrease simply because he's lower on the depth chart by one position.

To me, the thought of Portis coming back early doesn't get me excited, it only makes me nervous. We'll be fine for one game against the Vikings with Betts, Duckett, and Cartwright. Why not give him just one more week to completely heal up?

The shoulder probably limits him to doing certain kinds of things. They may feel comfortable handing off to him on occasion. But they may want to avoid using him in pass protection where he has to throw that shoulder into a blitzing LB.

Who knows what Saunders is going to do though. They might designate Portis as the backup just so they can see how Betts does in there. If Betts is effective why even put Portis in. If Betts sucks and the Skins need a boost, then maybe Saunders will unleash the hound.

Lots of variables at play. I'm sure they're taking every precaution with him. In the end we have no idea what the plan is, the coaches are being very shady lately, very secretive.