Clinton Portis appreciation thread

[tc2deuce]

best blocking back I haver seen

[Monkeydad]

Yeah, he's a player people loved to hate and rip while he was here, but we'll all miss him. After we lost Taylor, he really stepped up as a leader on and off the field. He's had his good and bad moments, but in the end, he's one of the greatest Redskins players of all time.

Definitely my favorite along with Darrell Green. I may not even retire his jersey. I won't be ashamed wearing it after he's gone.

[skinsguy]

Definitely one of my favorites as well! I kept hoping there was a slight chance that he'd come back and be a one two punch with Torrain, but I suppose it's not meant to be. Thank you Clinton Portis!

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by calia

I realize that there's already a thread on his being released, and that many have weighed in with comments expressing appreciation for his contributions over the last seven years, but in my humble opinion, this is worthy of a separate thread. Although limited my injuries the last few seasons, when healthy he was very effective and played with a lot of heart.

Moments that stand out to me are his first run from scrimage v. the Bucs (64-yard TD run -- I was fortunate enough to be at that game, and people went crazy), countless blocks on blitzing LBs which he did without fear (I think he knocked a blitzing Sheldon Quarles unconscious at one point), and his incredible performance in the last 5 games in 2005 to get us to the playoffs. I wish the man well.

I'm included in a long list that share both your views and memories. Number twenty-six has been like a fixture that is now broken. Sort of hate to see the man go. Good luck!!

[hooskins]

Best way to start his tenure here with the TD. Will be missed CP.


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[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Best way to start his tenure here with the TD. Will be missed CP.


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He even wrapped up his career admirably. He was running hard in that last game against the Titans.


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[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

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Well done sir!

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by tc2deuce

best blocking back I haver seen

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

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post #13

[Jontrem]

Sad to see him go. I know people were annoyed by his characters like south east jerome and sheriff gonna getcha but I always thought he was just trying to lighten the mood a little! He'll be missed!

[skinsfan69]

I gotta admit, I'm going to miss CP. No one played harder or tougher on game day. Hope he catches on with New Orleans (or a winning team) and gets a chance to win a ring.

[DCtoAZ]

I wonder where he will end up ? any thoughts .. i hope he kicks some ass just not in the NFC especially not anywhere in the NFC EAST .. i would be crushed !

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

post #13

This video is so good it has to be posted twice. LOL. (and let's ignore the second block which is clearly a block in the back :FIREdevil )

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

This video is so good it has to be posted twice. LOL. (and let's ignore the second block which is clearly a block in the back :FIREdevil )

You're right on both points.


I just wish that video wasn't in slo-mo. His blocks were awesome at real speed.

[freddyg12]

I have some great memories of him, the best was the game winning td run around left end v. Philly on 1/1/06 that brought us to 10-6 & in the playoffs. That came after S. Taylor picked up a fumble if I remember correctly.

The saddest part of his leaving to me was not the record (Riggo was my fave in the 80s so I can't route against him keeping the record), but the renewed commitment when Shanahan came in. CP was a pain in the ass for Zorn but then cleaned his act up this past year, but we'll likely never see what SE Jerome et al will play like in their twilight in DC.