Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-21-2012, 11:03 PM

I disagree with you guys. I loved CP. we don't make the playoffs in 05 without the December and November he had in that year. He brought excitement back to DC. He helped us win the only damn playoff win we have had in I dont know how long.

My question for you guys is where does he rank for you in all time Redskin RBs?

skinsfaninok · 08-21-2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by artmonkforhallofamein07

I disagree with you guys. I loved CP. we don't make the playoffs in 05 without the December and November he had in that year. He brought excitement back to DC. He helped us win the only damn playoff win we have had in I dont know how long.

My question for you guys is where does he rank for you in all time Redskin RBs?

Great post

I'd say top 3 redskins backs no doubt..

Riggins
Davis
Portis

For me personally

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 08-22-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Great post

I'd say top 3 redskins backs no doubt..

Riggins
Davis
Portis

For me personally

Thats what I had. Top 3. Definately Riggo first and second, third, fourth, and fifth could all be a toss up with Portis, Davis, Byner, and some other older cat whose name escapes me right now.

Lotus · 08-22-2012, 04:25 PM

Don't forget Larry Brown on that "Greatest Backs" list.

Hog1 · 08-22-2012, 10:54 PM

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Don't forget Larry Brown on that "Greatest Backs" list.

Good Point...
LB WAS the Offense

InsaneBoost · 08-21-2012, 11:32 PM

Portis definitely carried the team on his back in 2005, you could almost argue 2007 as well. Glad I was able to watch him play the majority of his career in a Redskins uniform.

Ruhskins · 08-22-2012, 01:11 AM

Portis played in a Redskins era plagued with terrible passing offense, mediocre offensive line, and a HORRIBLE front office. At times, Portis was the Redskins offense. Personally I think his body broke down because of a combination of being in the tail end of the every-down RB era, being the only offensive weapon of this team, and for some reason the team didn't reduce his workload until it was too late.

I never thought his antics were that bad, but then again I am not one who thinks that we need to have 53 saints in the roster. Personally I think he is one of the most memorable Redskins, a hell of a RB, and probably one of the best blocking RBs ever.

WestCoastSkinsFan · 08-22-2012, 01:18 AM

I'll always, always remember his first carry as a Redskin, and he'll be a favorite of mine for a long time.

Ruhskins · 08-22-2012, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WestCoastSkinsFan

I'll always, always remember his first carry as a Redskin, and he'll be a favorite of mine for a long time.

Long TD run vs. the Bucs I believe. I will also remember him blocking the sh*t out of Kiawanuka.

REDSKINS4ever · 08-22-2012, 07:36 AM

I would have liked to see Portis surpass 10,000 career rushing yards at least. As for him breaking Riggins Redskin all time rushing record, it just wasn't meant to be.

JoeRedskin · 08-22-2012, 07:40 AM

I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy.

Monkeydad · 08-22-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy.

I was in my first apartment and went crazy!

What a play. I was already jacked to have him in B&G and he does THAT on his first carry as a Skin? Perfect moment.

Normally when a player retires or leaves a team, we stop wearing their jerseys because they're not a current player...at least that's what I've done.

I'll still proudly wear my CP jersey.

mooby · 08-22-2012, 11:07 AM

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I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy.

Same here. When he broke that run off, it was nuts. I still think that's his best carry as a Redskin.

firstdown · 08-22-2012, 02:17 PM

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Same here. When he broke that run off, it was nuts. I still think that's his best carry as a Redskin.

I was also at the game and if I'm correct it was the longest run he had as as a skin.

HailGreen28 · 08-22-2012, 10:22 PM

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I was also at the game and if I'm correct it was the longest run he had as as a skin.

It was for a long time. He broke a 78 yarder against KC in 09, which is kinda odd cause he was slower then and didn't get a TD that play.

08-21-2012, 11:03 PM	#1
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I disagree with you guys. I loved CP. we don't make the playoffs in 05 without the December and November he had in that year. He brought excitement back to DC. He helped us win the only damn playoff win we have had in I dont know how long. My question for you guys is where does he rank for you in all time Redskin RBs? __________________ Just win.

08-22-2012, 04:25 PM	#4
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement Don't forget Larry Brown on that "Greatest Backs" list. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

08-21-2012, 11:32 PM	#6
InsaneBoost The Starter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: DC Age: 36 Posts: 1,300	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement Portis definitely carried the team on his back in 2005, you could almost argue 2007 as well. Glad I was able to watch him play the majority of his career in a Redskins uniform. __________________

08-22-2012, 01:11 AM	#7
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,221	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement Portis played in a Redskins era plagued with terrible passing offense, mediocre offensive line, and a HORRIBLE front office. At times, Portis was the Redskins offense. Personally I think his body broke down because of a combination of being in the tail end of the every-down RB era, being the only offensive weapon of this team, and for some reason the team didn't reduce his workload until it was too late. I never thought his antics were that bad, but then again I am not one who thinks that we need to have 53 saints in the roster. Personally I think he is one of the most memorable Redskins, a hell of a RB, and probably one of the best blocking RBs ever. __________________ R.I.P. #21

08-22-2012, 01:18 AM	#8
WestCoastSkinsFan Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 41 Posts: 232	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I'll always, always remember his first carry as a Redskin, and he'll be a favorite of mine for a long time.

08-22-2012, 07:36 AM	#10
REDSKINS4ever Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 4,009	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I would have liked to see Portis surpass 10,000 career rushing yards at least. As for him breaking Riggins Redskin all time rushing record, it just wasn't meant to be.

08-22-2012, 07:40 AM	#11
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 61 Posts: 10,401	Re: Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement I was at the game for Clinton's first carry. The place went crazy. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

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