New role for Portis-From SI.com

I wonder if the desire to make Portis an 1,800 yard rusher will get the Redskins to invest a first round pick in a guy like Albert, considering the importance they've stressed on the O-Line in this article, as a key factor in reaching this goal. I know it sounds like they're set at O-Line, but I'm hoping that they realize how much injuries and age along the O-Line hurt the offense last year.

I sware if they don't at least get Mike McGlynn this April then I'm going to be very upset. Personally I would love to see Chilo Rachel or Branden Albert in Maroon and Black next year (To save Smootsmack the trouble, I'm kidding here about the colors, I know we're really burgendy and gold).

I agree give me Albert in the first or Rachal in the 2nd and I'll be happy

CP is one of the best backs in the league, I like the idea of getting him more involved in the passing game.

i hope with his expanded role means that portis will participate more in offseason and preseason.

Personally I don't want to see him much in the preseason. What does that accomplish?

I always believed that when healthy he is a top tier back in the company of the best. I think a lot of non Skins fans have forgotten that.

Skins fans too at times.

He's had abusive seasons, but luckily for us, Clinton didn't see a whole lot of carries in the playoff game.

He is past his prime years, but as long as we treat his workload properly, he can still tote the rock for us for the next 4 years.

I don't think he's necessarily "past his prime"

the guy is still only 26 years old and has the ability to produce better numbers than he has in the past..

Sounds like we've been hearing this crap about CP being past his prime for the past 3-4 years. Have we forgotten about what he did last year already?

I heard that he's lost some weight this offseason to get faster for Zorn's offense. I think Zorn will use him less as a power back and more as a slasher like he was in Denver.

Am I the only one a little worried for Clinton? During the Gibbs era he got a lot of carries, took a lot of hits, sounds like nothing is changing. I hope we put Betts out there to keep Clinton as healthy as possible.
Maybe we should limit him to 10 or 15 carries a game so he can play until he is in his 30's and lost a few steps. LOL

Personally I don't want to see him much in the preseason. What does that accomplish?

Same here. Let's see, he could screw up his shoulder again, blow out a knee, etc., etc. I don't like the risks we take putting top-tier players like CP (I'm forever in the tank for this guy) into pre-season match-ups, but they still need to get into "game" shape as long as the coaches have a good feel for when to pull him out. I'm pleased to hear positive comments emanate from the 'Skins coaching staff, it certainly can't hurt.

Maybe wae sould limit him to 10 or 15 carries a game so he can play until he is in his 30's and lost a fwe steps. LOL

I've never understood that either. By nature RBs have short careers and are prone to injury. You can't pussyfoot around the guy and worry about what his next carry may bring. He's one of our best players and we're a better team when he's getting the ball.

Awesome. CP is my boy. He has been my favorite back since he entered the league, and he gets so little credit for the exceptional numbers he has put up. Last year my coz and I had this very same argument bout whether or not he was past his prime.

I just don't get it. He is 26, has had only one serious injury that has made him miss any meaningful playing time, and certainly by the end of this season proven that he has bounced back from it. Why are skins fans so ready to throw him under the bus? Has he not carried our team since he was brought here? Did he not set our single season rushing record? Is he not THE MOST positive influence in the locker room? What else does the guy have to do s@#$ you off?

Well, I guess Im over reacting. Most people here do love CP, but I feel like I have defended him to his own fans since he got here. Maybe people are still just bitter that Champ left. No lie, Champ was by far my favorite skin at the time . . . and I wouldn't have then nor ever would take that trade back . . . especially with the success we've had drafting in the secondary. I know I know "RB's are more of a sure thing." Fine, maybe it wasn't the smartest move, but I think its panned out well, so just get the F over it already.

I'll call it now: Portis has 1500+ yards rushing and 1800+ overall

Sorry Ladel, you prolly missed your chance for the spot light, at least you got payed, and I'm glad we've got you for insurance sake.