Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis

[MTK]

He finishes with 1512 yards and 11 TDs on the year.

Just a monster season by our team MVP.

I can't say enough about the guy, we rode his back to this 5 game win streak and the PLAYOFFS!!

[BigSKINBauer]

he was the only constant today. Played great the entire year

3rd player in history to hit 1500 yards in 3 of his first 4 seasons

[mooby]

I agree. He opened things up for the passing game, we rode his back when we needed him the most, he set the redskins record for most rushing yards in a season, 1512 on the season, he definitely was worth what we gave up for him.

[dblanch66]

I guess that trade with Denver wasn't so bad after all, huh naysayers?

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by dblanch66

I guess that trade with Denver wasn't so bad after all, huh naysayers?

I've been critical of Portis and the trade since Day One. And I still say that the front office probably gave up too much to get him. To me, it was a questionable transaction purely in terms of the pricetag. But that's not the fault of Portis. Up until the last five games, I looked at him -- along with the team that surrounded him -- as an average player, and nothing particularly special. But he, and the team as a whole have turned themselves completely around and are on a roll. At this point, there is no doubt that he has fully adjusted to this offense and its schemes, and has developed a cohesive rhythym with the O-line.

27 carries and 112 yards still doesn't quite equal an eye-popping average, but it's getting the job done. I don't think anyone argues with that. The heroes today were the defense and the 6 takeaways. Without those, this game is lost.

When this team was 5-6, I was unimpressed with Portis, Joe Gibbs, and the team altogether. Obviously, a five game winning streak and clinching a playoff berth changes things. Everyone who pays attention to professional football has just witnessed Joe Gibbs turn a perpetually struggling team into playoff contenders. I don't know if I agree with Howie Long and others who say that it was solely the play of Clinton Portis that carried this team. It would have been tough to do it without him, but many others have stepped up too.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

I've been critical of Portis and the trade since Day One. And I still say that the front office probably gave up too much to get him. To me, it was a questionable transaction purely in terms of the pricetag. But that's not the fault of Portis. Up until the last five games, I looked at him -- along with the team that surrounded him -- as an average player, and nothing particularly special. But he, and the team as a whole have turned themselves completely around and are on a roll. At this point, there is no doubt that he has fully adjusted to this offense and its schemes, and has developed a cohesive rhythym with the O-line.

27 carries and 112 yards still doesn't quite equal an eye-popping average, but it's getting the job done. I don't think anyone argues with that. The heroes today were the defense and the 6 takeaways. Without those, this game is lost.

When this team was 5-6, I was unimpressed with Portis, Joe Gibbs, and the team altogether. Obviously, a five game winning streak and clinching a playoff berth changes things. Everyone who pays attention to professional football has just witnessed Joe Gibbs turn a perpetually struggling team into playoff contenders. I don't know if I agree with Howie Long and others who say that it was solely the play of Clinton Portis that carried this team. It would have been tough to do it without him, but many others have stepped up too.

I agree with you on many points. I think what Long meant was that when it comes to a ball controlled offense that relies heavily on a running back, Portis has been THE guy to step up to the plate and deliever. You have to be a workhorse in this offense, and Portis has proven that he can be as such. It is also true, you have to consider Moss, Cooley, the defense......also Brunell. He hasn't been a Hall of Famer, but he's contributed to this team's success.

[saden1]

Yes sir, don't forget Moss too!

[MTK]

Moss with a team record 1483 yards on the year, can't forget him either but CP is the man!

[Skins fan 44]

It seems like he kind of done it more quitely like he did in Denver. But still great to see him on our side. It is sure great to have him none the less. Lets hope he is here for many more to come.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

It seems like he kind of done it more quitely like he did in Denver. But still great to see him on our side. It is sure great to have him none the less. Lets hope he is here for many more to come.

He's not quite the homerun hitter he was in Denver, but I'd argue he's a more complete back now.

[dag]

Originally Posted by dblanch66

I guess that trade with Denver wasn't so bad after all, huh naysayers?

I don't know if I'd go that far.

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He's not quite the homerun hitter he was in Denver, but I'd argue he's a more complete back now.

Well, the ball travels farther in Denver.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by dag

I don't know if I'd go that far.

Well, the ball travels farther in Denver.

I would. Portis has proven himself a true Redskin and workhorse. Hard to argue against him now.

[dblanch66]

Originally Posted by dag

I don't know if I'd go that far.

Well, the ball travels farther in Denver.

uh.....huh?

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

That 22-yard touchdown run was proof that Portis is a special player. He's a monster.

[wolfeskins]

did anyone notice the block that clinton had on the pass rusher during the first skins touchdown ? portis knocked that guy back 5 yards. plays like that separate portis from other backs.