Portis Officially Done for Season-Placed on IR

[scowan]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Unfortunate, considering that even though Portis was an effective runner on Sunday, this was entirely preventable by letting him heal another three weeks. And he was a guy I think we could have really used down the stretch against the Giants.

This is still a throwing team, even without CP laying people out in the backfield. It just becomes a little bit harder.

I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?

[KLHJ2]

Damn, you would think that this was a memorial service for the late CP.

I don't think that he will be going anywhere until he is officially the Redskins All-Time leading rusher.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by scowan

I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?

As I understand it he tore an ab muscle in Sundays game so it's not related to his groin tear.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

As I understand it he tore an ab muscle in Sundays game so it's not related to his groin tear.

That's actually worse, imo. Indicative of how much wear and tear his body has taken. Dude's made plenty of money, probably should just move on to the next phase... perhaps associate professor of diction at the U.

[rbanerjee23]

I think we should keep him as a backup for next season unless someone gives up good value for him.

[BDBohnzie]

Originally Posted by scowan

I don't know much about groin pulls, but he was already our 5 weeks? How long does it take to heal these things?

A Grade III strain, where the muscle came completely off the bone. 5 weeks is very quick to come back from this type of injury.

If Portis is still a Skin in '11, great. If not, it was a pleasure watching him play in DC.

[BleedBurgundy]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

I think we should keep him as a backup for next season unless someone gives up good value for him.

Um, not happening. The market for injury prone, stumble prone running backs in their 30s in pretty much nonexistent.

[firstdown]

If he does not come back then F*&% him and the too much money we paid for him. Ok I had to be the first to hate on him because you know it will come.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Something tells me we may see a few more quick screens to Banks and Moss as pseudo running plays

Something or someone????

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Jontrem

Remember this?

YouTube - Clinton Portis first run as Redskins

I thought my head was going to pop I was screaming so loud

I was at that game and everyone was thinking about how great it was and how we would see many more of those type playes.

[irish]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

Um, not happening. The market for injury prone, stumble prone running backs in their 30s in pretty much nonexistent.

I agree. CP hasnt been a top flight back for a few years now. There's no point on the Skins wasting anymore time and $ on this guy.

[skinsfan69]

I wish the guy well but time to move on.

[Longtimefan]

While Portis may be reluctant to come right out and say it, the Redskins rushing record would mean a great deal to him. I think that's the main reason why he worked so hard during the off-season knowing the mark would be within his reach, providing he could stay healthy.

Don't be surprised to see him make an effort to come back next year. Shanahan believes he still has something left, so half his battle is won.

[Bushead]

It will be interesting to see what Shan does with the running backs next year. He could keep Williams and bring back Portis as 3rd down back or let Portis go and keep Torain and Williams and get a veteran or keep only Williams and get two new people.

Let's of options it seems.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Bushead

It will be interesting to see what Shan does with the running backs next year. He could keep Williams and bring back Portis as 3rd down back or let Portis go and keep Torain and Williams and get a veteran or keep only Williams and get two new people.

The bold part is likely to be the scenario, I believe.. Unless we find a gem through draft or free agency, we will have same players for RB..