Shanahan: Portis will be allowed to test the market (updated: Portis officially released)

[MTK]

Redskins Insider - Clinton Portis talks about moving on

"With a guy with a high salary cap, I've always dealt with it a little differently," Shanahan explained. "If we're not going to sign Clinton to that high salary, I'll let him test the market out. Not to say we don't want him, but for a lower price, and obviously we'll try to find the best deal. It could happen. I don't want to say right now. If I said that, usually I'm being pretty honest with you. Could be two days from now, could be three days from now."

[Longtimefan]

Portis will at least be afforded an option. Finishing his last two seasons on IR will not bode well in any negotiations with another team. Whether he'll be willing to return at a reduced rate may well depend on the value of any offers he may receive elsewhere.

If he intends to play in 2011, and the Redskins will have him back, he may find whatever offer they make to be his best.

[celts32]

I hope he gets a better offer and leaves...time to turn the page.

[skinsfaninok]

Portis had a very good tenure in DC, one of my favorite redskins.. It's time to move on though thanks for the bad ass blocks in the backfield!

[Alvin Walton]

ESPN is saying he may be gone as early as tomorrow.
I hope they are right, we dont need a clown that can block.
We need a running back.

Sources: Washington Redskins expected to cut ties with RB Clinton Portis - ESPN

[SolidSnake84]

Hearing from a lot of sites that its all but a done deal that Portis is released tomorrow.

I know i've kind of hated on him in the past, but honest i'm neutral about it this time. We know that this has been a long time coming. Portis has played alot of football, and his body just isnt up to the task anymore. I'm fairly certain that he will find a new home as a backup RB, but hopefully nothing more. Portis' mind tells him he can start, but his body and the rest of the NFL know that's not the case.

I personally think they should have moved on from him after 2009, but I understood the salary cap ramifications and everything else.

Good luck Clinton. The Redskins need fresh legs at RB, and this is definatley best for the team.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

ESPN is saying he may be gone as early as tomorrow.
I hope they are right, we dont need a clown that can block.
We need a running back.

Sources: Washington Redskins expected to cut ties with RB Clinton Portis - ESPN

i think we actually need both and most likely have neither as of now

portis was one of the best backs we have had in a long time, it's unfortunate we never really had enough elements around him to take some of the load off him. when you see his accomplishments with ths team considering it was done with this team and a multiple number of coaches i think it is pretty remarkable. i wish cp the best hopefully he can full a tomlinson role somewhere.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by celts32

I hope he gets a better offer and leaves...time to turn the page.

Exactly. I think it's time for the Redskins to move on, and it's time for CP to move on.

[saden1]

Portis will be missed.

You guys act like we have good durable backs. Torain and whatever other trash ain't going to cut it. 6-10, here we come.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by saden1

Portis will be missed.

You guys act like we have good durable backs. Torain and whatever other trash ain't going to cut it. 6-10, here we come.

Well CP in his prime was very good but other than blocking he has really fell off the last 2 years

[MTK]

Originally Posted by saden1

Portis will be missed.

You guys act like we have good durable backs. Torain and whatever other trash ain't going to cut it. 6-10, here we come.

Portis isn't one of those either...

At least Torain is younger with a lot less wear and tear.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Portis isn't one of those either...

At least Torain is younger with a lot less wear and tear.

i don't know if thats very true, torain has had more injuries in his first 3 years than cp had in his whole career, that has to be accounted for when mentioning "wear and tear". i like atv, just not as a feature back, hopefully he can handle the load cause it looks like he is gonna get it as of now.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

i don't know if thats very true, torain has had more injuries in his first 3 years than cp had in his whole career, that has to be accounted for when mentioning "wear and tear". i like atv, just not as a feature back, hopefully he can handle the load cause it looks like he is gonna get it as of now.

Portis has had far more injuries than Torain if you were to compare careers. Not even close.

Besides, injuries are one thing, hits and total mileage are another. CP is pretty close to being done as he's handled a pretty big load over the course of his career (nearly 2500 touches). Torain is 24 and just getting started.

[Lotus]

I would not be surprised if we bring Portis back later at a cheaper price.

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

i don't know if thats very true, torain has had more injuries in his first 3 years than cp had in his whole career, that has to be accounted for when mentioning "wear and tear". i like atv, just not as a feature back, hopefully he can handle the load cause it looks like he is gonna get it as of now.

Only 4 times in his pro career as Clinton Portis ever started 16 games. 3 of those times he's been with us. The other years here he has suffered major injuries and missed multiple games. He's had 7 seasons here, and 3 of them have ended in injured reserve. We'd probably feel different if CP was just getting dinged up with minor things, but each time he goes down its major.

Another thing I'm surprised that nobody is talking about, was the fact that the severe concussion CP suffered in 2009 nearly ended his career. There is no use linking articles, as there are many articles explaining how Portis had one heck of a time getting cleared to finally go back to light workouts, and he also did a few interviews where he certainly sounded like a player who was done.

Portis i think defied the odds after coming back from that major concussion in 2009. Many felt that he should not have tried to comeback (a la Brian Westbrook) and risk his long-term health, but he lasted only a few games before going out on IR again. Portis has to look hard in the mirror i think and decide what is important to him. If he is ok risking his long term health for maybe 1 more season of football, then nobody can stop him. Its his right. But he could very well decide to retire with his health and legacy intact and nobody would fault him.