Clinton Portis To Announce Retirement

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

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.

I remember that play too . I don't think we ended up scoring a TD on the drive.
We have settled for a lot of fg over the years. We were awful in the redone with zorn and last year we finally showed some life at times with Rex of all people at qb of course he threw a few picks down there as well.

[imaskin4life]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

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

My cousin's friend got so hyped after that run that he punched a hole in the wall in his own home. LOL.

[skinsguy]

Loved Clinton Portis! Don't think he's a hall of famer, but he was a solid back and a huge reason why the 'skins had any success at all during the 2000's.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

Loved Clinton Portis! Don't think he's a hall of famer, but he was a solid back and a huge reason why the 'skins had any success at all during the 2000's.

Yupp. Love me some CP.

[MTK]

In his prime he was one of the better backs in the league. Ultimately though I think he falls short of the Hall.

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

In his prime he was one of the better backs in the league. Ultimately though I think he falls short of the Hall.

I agree! When Portis was healthy, he was pretty solid.

[CrustyRedskin]

I miss Samuels and Jansen as much as CP. These bags we got know should be tried for crimes against humanity.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsguy

I agree! When Portis was healthy, he was pretty solid.

15 TDs in a season is more than "pretty solid".

Aside from rushing for more than 1200 yard 6 of his first 7 years and topping 1400 yards 4 times, he also racked up a lot of receiving yards and topped 1700 total yards many years.

Check out his total yardage numbers in his healthier years:
2002 - 1872
2003 - 1905
2004 - 1550
2005 - 1732
2006 - 693 in 8 games
2007 - 1651
2008 - 1705

His production plus his blocking...I do think he's Hall-worthy eventually. Not even close to a first-ballot but definitely worth strong consideration in the future.

[mbedner3420]

I am glad he is going out with class. Good for him.

[MTK]

CP finishes 27th on the all time list, pretty nice accomplishment. But going by some of the names ahead of him, I find it hard to see CP getting in to the Hall.

NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com

[scowan]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

CP finishes 27th on the all time list, pretty nice accomplishment. But going by some of the names ahead of him, I find it hard to see CP getting in to the Hall.

NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com

And to add to this, The Skins were not contenders very often when CP was with us, though no fault of his part. I man let's just face facts folks without a legit QB, you can't win in this league and I loved Mark Brunell as much as the next guy when he was here, but the Skins haven't had an elite QB in 20 years. Hoping so much for RG3 to fix that.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

CP finishes 27th on the all time list, pretty nice accomplishment. But going by some of the names ahead of him, I find it hard to see CP getting in to the Hall.

NFL Career Rushing Yards Leaders - Pro-Football-Reference.com

Yeah, he will go into the Hall of Very Good.. I would like to see him remain engaged with the team somehow.. Man, imagine the booth (eventually) with him, Smoot and Cooley providing commentary.. Couldn't understand a word they say with Portis mumbling, Smoot's accent and Cooley rambling but what we did hear would be damn entertaining!

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Yeah, he will go into the Hall of Very Good.. I would like to see him remain engaged with the team somehow.. Man, imagine the booth (eventually) with him, Smoot and Cooley providing commentary.. Couldn't understand a word they say with Portis mumbling, Smoot's accent and Cooley rambling but what we did hear would be damn entertaining!

That would be amazing.

Also, Randel El as sideline reporter. Couldn't return a punt but he's one charismatic speaker and handsome dude.

[firstdown]

He will probably trip up before getting on the ballet or get luck and stumble his way in.

[TheSmurfs22]

Not surprised by this announcement. Thanks CP for everything you did here in DC. Nothing but the best to you in your next life. HAIL!