Clinton Portis' Knees

So I have been mildly concerned about Portis' tendonitis, but not too worried. I was talking to a guy today, though, and he was arguing that tendonitis is more serious than I had thought and that this injury will most likely linger and cause Clinton problems all year. I have tried finding more information on tendonitis and how that injury has affected guys in the past but I can't find much. Are there any orthepedists who could provide me with some solid information on how big a problem tendonitis is and whether Portis will likely face problems stemming from this injury all year? Can anyone think of another instance where a running back has had problems with tendonitis and how that has affected them? I believe Marshall Faulk said on NFL Network that he dealt with tendonitis in his second year and I can see that he did not miss any games that season. Any information is much appreciated.

Tendonitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendonitis)

Tendonitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendonitis)

Yeah, I read that, and Googled other stuff, but unless I'm missing something it doesn't have any football-specific information. I can use a search engine, I was hoping someone might have some better insight than I can find online.

I was curious myself and I went there first, just to see exactly what Tendinitis was. From what they are saying I guess it comes down to how bad Clinton's microscopic tears truly are.

I didn't post the link to Wikipedia with the intent on attacking your ability to use a search engine, I just thought that, like myself, others may not know or understand what Tendinitis truly is and that the link I provided could be of assistance to others...

I was curious myself and I went there first, just to see exactly what Tendinitis was. From what they are saying I guess it comes down to how bad Clinton's microscopic tears truly are.

I didn't post the link to Wikipedia with the intent on attacking your ability to use a search engine, I just thought that, like myself, others may not know or understand what Tendinitis truly is and that the link I provided could be of assistance to others...

Sure, sure. Sorry for coming off like a jerk, didn't mean it to come off like that. Thanks.

Tendonitis is an issue with the tendons which tend to hurt.

If CP can't play in any of the preseason games something is awfully wrong, meaning his tendonitis is a bigger problem that the franchise lets on. Tendonitis is no laughing matter, but from I have heard in here and from what the franchise lets on is it is not that critical. I just wonder if he can take a good pounding week to week though. I wouldn't draft CP for my fantasy team.

He is going to be hobbled al year long and I would guess this is something that likely will plague him for the rest of his career. Connective tissue (ligaments and tendons) heal very slowly because they don't get blood flow like other parts of the body. The little tears might never really heal. The question with tendonitis is how much pain you can endure and how weak it makes the knee in this case. Thankfully Betts is in the bag so this is MUCH less of an issue now.

Tendonitis is never serious, but it can be quite chronic. It's a foregone conclusion that CP will be in the starting lineup Week 1, but the problem is that over the next 17 weeks, theres little certainty that he will be able to keep playing.

If he hurts his shoulder, and is bothered by knee tendonitis, hes a lot more likely to sit the game out than if just his shoulder was giving him trouble.

Joe Gibbs said Portis Condition is fine but he might only carry the ball 3 times this SAT.

Its not a huge problem if we have intill 3 more weeks intill Season kick off.