Portis put on IR, done for '09

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Portis gave us several good years. More than most other running backs we've had here. He played hard on Sundays, gave us all some light-heartedness with his costumes, took it upon himself to call every player when Taylor died (and I think if I recall correctly he had just lost a child during that same time-or something along those lines). I'm glad he's been a Redskin though I think it's time to move forward without him, I'm not saying good riddance.

well said

[Longtimefan]

I will continue to pray for Portis' health and well being. He has been a warrior for his time, and has come close to breaking the Redskins all-time rushing mark. His condition is indicative of just how violent the game of football has become as we're now seeing more and more concussions. His health is more important than football.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by davy

Good riddance, I hope he never plays for us again.

Most overrated Redskin of the last decade.

Are there any current Redskins you have a positive impression of? All I see you do around here is rip on people.

[12thMan]

I'm amazed at all the concussion specialists here on Warpath who have properly diagnosed Portis' condition and readiness to return this season. But of course Portis has declined because he's lazy and has a big mouth.

[Redskin Jim]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm amazed at all the concussion specialists who have properly diagnosed Portis' condition and readiness to return this season. But of course Portis has declined because he's lazy and has a big mouth.

I've wondered about this. Is Portis just taking the season off in hopes of a trade or a better Skins team next year? Seems kind of fishy to me that he is still suffering concussion complications this long, (from the hit he took spacifically).

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Portis gave us several good years. More than most other running backs we've had here. He played hard on Sundays, gave us all some light-heartedness with his costumes, took it upon himself to call every player when Taylor died (and I think if I recall correctly he had just lost a child during that same time-or something along those lines). I'm glad he's been a Redskin though I think it's time to move forward without him, I'm not saying good riddance.

Sums up my feelings 100% ... really loved the guy, some of the memories in 2005, 2007 (and the first offensive play I ever saw at FedEx was him taking it to the house.. or maybe second who knows...but one of my favorite moments ever)... I just think its time.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by Redskin Jim

I've wondered about this. Is Portis just taking the season off in hopes of a trade or a better Skins team next year? Seems kind of fishy to me that he is still suffering concussion complications this long, (from the hit he took spacifically).

My bad, I omitted a few words from my original post. Re-read it.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Sums up my feelings 100% ... really loved the guy, some of the memories in 2005, 2007 (and the first offensive play I ever saw at FedEx was him taking it to the house.. or maybe second who knows...but one of my favorite moments ever)... I just think its time.

I agree with you and SS, as I feel same way.. Although I think the idea of releasing Portis still hasn't come up in Vinny's mind because he knows Snyder loves him.. Releasing Portis would only unleash hell coming out from Snyder, that is unless if Snyder has learned how to back out..

[redskin37]

Simple , time to be out with the old and in with the young and new. Thanks ,good bye and don't let the door hit ya in the rear.

[davy]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Are there any current Redskins you have a positive impression of? All I see you do around here is rip on people.

You're way off there.

I've been critical of Campbell, Portis and Landry.

I'm sure 90% of members have slagged off many more players than that.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by davy

You're way off there.

I've been critical of Campbell, Portis and Landry.

I'm sure 90% of members have slagged off many more players than that.

but you did call one of the best players on this team in the past decade one of the most over rated, please explain

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I think he's, uh, you know, doing fine, you know. It's just a mental thing, that, you know, he's got to feel better mentally, you know, I think. And, you know, it just takes a little bit of a time. So yeah once Portis gets over the uh, mental, uh aspect of it he'll be back on the field.

Nominated for post of the season LMAO

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I think he's, uh, you know, doing fine, you know. It's just a mental thing, that, you know, he's got to feel better mentally, you know, I think. And, you know, it just takes a little bit of a time. So yeah once Portis gets over the uh, mental, uh aspect of it he'll be back on the field.

hahaha nice one

[CrazyCanuck]

Sounds like a guy about to retire to me:

Season over, future unclear, for Redskins' Portis - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

“I have to put the time into rehabbing and continuing to do what the doctors say, but at the same time, to have the opportunity to play for eight years and play and compete and not miss many games … if it’s my time and I look back today, I think I had a great career. No one wants to finish on an injury, but at the same time I enjoyed it and I would love to come back.”

“Do I think there will be change? I do,” Portis said. “And if I’m part of that change would I be sad and devastated? I won’t. I think I’m appreciative of everything Mr. Snyder and the Washington Redskins have done for me, the opportunities they gave me.

“I’m 28, man. I’m not going to be devastated: ‘Oh, man, football is over.’ I enjoyed it. I had fun doing it. I gave everything I had doing it. I did it to the best of my ability. The day that I sit down and I look back on my career I think I will enjoy the highlights. If I get to continue and I’m not in D.C. and I have to play for someone else, I will give it all I got there as well.”

[jsarno]

I just seriously doubt he's that injured. I've seen MASSIVE hits far worse than his and those players come back within 1-2 weeks. I am not sure about this, but someone missing what 8 or 9 weeks of the season due to a concussion has got to be extremely rare. He's on IR because he's been ineffective and we have far better options to run the ball. Since Portis has been out we have had a spark on offense. I like Portis, but we all pointed out that he seemed to have "lost a step"...he has a lot of miles on those legs, maybe it's time to part ways...especially with what we are paying him.