Rick Maese via Twitter: Portis Questionable for Sunday?!

[MattFancy]

Just saw on twitter from @RickMaese that Portis will be listed as questionable because of his ankles. He didn't practice again today. This is not good news!

[SirClintonPortis]

W/e. the run blocking is has been so terrible lately that it's not worth the effort. Let Mason get his reps.

[capt1an chaos]

A little Aldridge maybe?

[MattFancy]

A little Aldridge maybe?

Maybe that's why they brought him back?

[capt1an chaos]

Maybe that's why they brought him back?

touche.

[kramdizzle]

i havent been over impressed by portis so far

[SittingBull]

I have no doubt he'll play. He's played with much worse.

[capt1an chaos]

i havent been over impressed by portis so far

He has broke two nice runs already this season but a home run once in a while would be nice.

[Stew]

Maybe that's why they brought him back?

Alridge was drafted by Shannahan. He was recommended to Vinny by Shannahan. I have a sneaking feeling that resigning Alridge is forshadowing something...

[MattFancy]

I think he will play, no point in having him reinjure it in practice.

[capt1an chaos]

Alridge was drafted by Shannahan. He was recommended to Vinny by Shannahan. I have a sneaking feeling that resigning Alridge is forshadowing something...

Didn't Portis play for shanny too?

[Yeen80]

ankles? he hurt both his ankles?

[MattFancy]

ankles? he hurt both his ankles?

that what it says...i didn't know he had hurt either ankle.

[superozman]

i havent been over impressed by portis so far

I havent been over impressed either, although a 4.0 average per carry isnt bad, especially with the stacked box and all those redzone carries with a stacked box.

C'MON CAMPBELL! Air it out against the Lions!

[jockey]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play

[TheLongshot]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play

Until he misses time and then you realize what we miss without him.

Terl seems to also be reporting it on Twitter. He also reports Rinehart will be the starter at RG.

[Saqs]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play
This.

[Da Truth]

Didn't Portis play for shanny too?

lol

Man Portis listed as "questionable" in week 3 comes to NO surprise to me

[Newera]

Mason's big chance.

[Madison Redskin]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play

Portis might not be the home-run hitter, but he's a very good back. Moreover, he's certainly much better than anyone else on the roster. Ladell, Rock, Marcus, and Anthony are not feature backs, and if you think the loss of Portis isn't a big deal, you need to watch tape of those other backs in pass protection.

[I-H8-DALLAS]

He has broke two nice runs already this season but a home run once in a while would be nice.

I really don't believe he has the speed for a "home run" run anymore. If you look back, he has had some hole the size of trucks to run through but once he gets into the secondary he is always getting caught from behind by DB's. I like CP, but he is starting to make me question. We gave him a lot of carries over the years, he might be worn out.
Look back to his first run as a redskin vs tamps bay, there was no way he was ever going to be caught from behind.

[Mad Mike]

Alridge was drafted by Shannahan. He was recommended to Vinny by Shannahan. I have a sneaking feeling that resigning Alridge is forshadowing something...

Now THAT is what I call a reach. :hysterical:

Betts and Mason can handle the hard nose running without much drop off. I expected Alridge to come in as that change of pace back we have needed for so long anyway. It's up to him to earn a steady roll. Hopefully he gets it done on Sunday.

[jockey]

well the last time we were without him for an extended period of time another RB shouldered the load fairly well. Ran for over 1,000 yds in just about a half a season.

What was his name? oh thats right....Betts

[mojo]

Alridge was drafted by Shannahan. He was recommended to Vinny by Shannahan. I have a sneaking feeling that resigning Alridge is forshadowing something...

Vinny-- " Mike, would you please come coach our floundering, aging, team with no QB?"

Mike-- "Only on one condition, you have to acquire the great Anthony Aldridge!"

[SauzzBozz]

if that is the case, I wonder when they will make the official announcement?? Need to update my fantasy team and pick up whoever is taking his place for this week.

[Soup]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play


For bad or worse the redskins are stuck with him for a while beause of the contract.

[P'Oed]

NOT good news. How can you all forget that this is the dude that has carried our O for the past 5 or 6 years (especially last year)?

[MattFancy]

NOT good news. How can you all forget that this is the dude that has carried our O for the past 5 or 6 years (especially last year)?

People love to trash CP when he is down for some reason. But you're right, he's carried this team just about every year since he's been here.

[TheLongshot]

For bad or worse the redskins are stuck with him for a while beause of the contract.

I think next year is the last for his guaranteed money. That being said, I wouldn't say he'd be gone anytime soon anyways. He just does too many things well to say he's expendable.

On the bright side, our depth is pretty good there right now and we should be able to go with what we have into Detroit. Also, there is a lot less pressure to play him since Campbell is going pretty well so far.

[McD5]

Actually, this is fantastic news.

Maybe now we can see what a WCO is supposed to look like.

[P'Oed]

People love to trash CP when he is down for some reason. But you're right, he's carried this team just about every year since he's been here.


I really don't get it. I mean, I know the guy can act like a clown off the field but how can anyone shrug off an injury to this cat? I think the common misconception here is that RBs are a dime a dozen. Well, Clinton Portis' aren't a dime a dozen. Honestly, next to Riggo and Brown this guy could be the best RB this franchise has ever had.

have some respect people

[Soup]

I think next year is the last for his guaranteed money. That being said, I wouldn't say he'd be gone anytime soon anyways. He just does too many things well to say he's expendable.

On the bright side, our depth is pretty good there right now and we should be able to go with what we have into Detroit. Also, there is a lot less pressure to play him since Campbell is going pretty well so far.


They have to cut someone though, having 6 RBs on the roster is a bit much. This has to be a sign that rock and betts are gone after this season.

[hardatit]

Portis sitting out of practice again, what a surprise. need to trade him now while we can get a good pick for him. he is probaly worth a 4th or 5th now ( he is a big baby)

[BayouBrave86]

I wonder if he got ankle tendonitis? That stuff is no joke. I could barely run.

[TheLongshot]

They have to cut someone though, having 6 RBs on the roster is a bit much. This has to be a sign that rock and betts are gone after this season.

Hard to say what it means in the middle of the season. Right now they don't need to cut anyone. If someone gets hurt and the team needs depth elsewhere, then maybe someone needs to be cut.

[scruffylookin]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play

Riiiiight. Whatever you say.:doh:

[Madison Redskin]

Actually, this is fantastic news.

Maybe now we can see what a WCO is supposed to look like.

Just how effective do you think our WCO will be if Betts if whiffing rushing ends and linebackers in pass protection?

[RenegadeTK]

devestating.... but i think he will be a go

[hardatit]

For bad or worse the redskins are stuck with him for a while beause of the contract.

next year is a non cap year we can get rid of him then along with Moss and we should do something with samuels salary cap hit

[chow184]

Alridge was drafted by Shannahan. He was recommended to Vinny by Shannahan. I have a sneaking feeling that resigning Alridge is forshadowing something...

Because shannahan would agree to coach the redskins over a practice squad calibre RB. :doh:

[McD5]

Just how effective do you think our WCO will be if Betts if whiffing rushing ends and linebackers in pass protection?

Twice as effective as it is right now.

If Betts starts this weekend, we score over 30 points.

[TheLongshot]

Just how effective do you think our WCO will be if Betts if whiffing rushing ends and linebackers in pass protection?

Just ignore him. McD5 just wet his pants with the anticipation that Portis wasn't going to play.

[Madison Redskin]

Twice as effective as it is right now.

If Betts starts this weekend, we score over 30 points.

You really believe Betts is better in pass protection than Portis? I realize that you are a fans of Betts and I like his running style. But, don't dilute the merits of your arguments regarding Betts' talents by ignoring or deluding yourself about his flaws.

[Thirtyfive2seven]

Twice as effective as it is right now.

If Betts starts this weekend, we score over 30 points.

Would love to see your reasoning behind this claim.

Or maybe I wouldn't :)

If the skins score 30 I'll do a backflip.

[McD5]

Just ignore him. McD5 just wet his pants with the anticipation that Portis wasn't going to play.

LOL.

Portis hasn't broken 100 yards in his last 8 games.

Through that stretch, he has averaged roughly 68 yards a game.

Even Rock Cartwright could do that.

And against Detroit, we shouldn't be missing any blocking from Portis.


Start Betts, and make Mason/Alridge the 3rd down back.

Watch Betts go for 150 yards and three touchdowns.


Monday, come back onto the site, and tell everyone Betts went for 150 and 3 because Detroit sucks.

And then quietly hope that Portis needs another week to get over the injury.:)

[McD5]

You really believe Betts is better in pass protection than Portis? I realize that you are a fans of Betts and I like his running style. But, don't dilute the merits of your arguments regarding Betts' talents by ignoring or deluding yourself about his flaws.

I don't believe a RB should be blocking more than the absolute miminum necessary. Much better to have them go out for a pass.

Was Barry Sanders a good blocker?

How about AD in Minnesota? Would you want him blocking?

Sproles? How good can he block?

Exactly. It doesn't matter.


Linemen block. Star RBs score.

[Robbnva]

I am sorry I live in a hole, who is Rick maese?

[RiggosMohawk]

Watch Betts go for 150 yards and three touchdowns.

I wouldn't even bet your money on this stat line. You are right on this development as a whole though. This is a blessing in disguise for anyone wanting more out of the passing game. If Portis is out, I think Jason has at least 40 pass attempts on Sunday and most likely goes over 300 yards.

[KNGwithOUTaCrwN]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play

no significant loss?! im not sure if youve been watchingthe skins play he last couple seasons but Portis IS our running game.

[Madison Redskin]

I don't believe a RB should be blocking more than the absolute miminum necessary. Much better to have them go out for a pass.

Was Barry Sanders a good blocker?

How about AD in Minnesota? Would you want him blocking?

Sproles? How good can he block?

Exactly. It doesn't matter.


Linemen block. Star RBs score.

I disagree with your basic point that a RB's pass blocking skills really aren't that important. Well, at least you appear to concede that Portis is much better in pass protection than Betts.

[Madison Redskin]

Star RBs score.

How many TDs did Betts score in 2006 when Portis went down?

[JuicyJ]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't play
that's just, like, your opinion, man

[Darth Tater]

I was thinking about the annual trashing of CP. Every time he's been trashed, he blows it up. People were screaming negatives bout CP last year after two games, he blows it up. He did something similar in 2007 and 2005. Maybe if we trash enough, he'll blow it up again?

[McD5]

How many TDs did Betts score in 2006 when Portis went down?

How many attempts inside the 20 yard line did Duckett have?

[Robbnva]

I am sorry I live in a hole, who is Rick maese?

[I-H8-DALLAS]

How many TDs did Betts score in 2006 when Portis went down?

2006 Stats:

ATT/GAME: 15.3
YARDS: 1,154
AVG: 4.7
YDS/GAME: 72.1
TD'S: 4
FUM: 2
20+: 6

[McD5]

Even if you incorrectly believe that Portis, with his 68 yards a game cannot possibly be replaced, let's be realistic.

Portis 68 yards a game when healthy. Against teams like the Rams, 49ers and Bengals to name a few.

Now he has bad ankles.


This isn't even a question. This is a huge opportunity for our franchise.

1. Thank God we kept Betts. I saw a lot of ridiculous posts suggesting that he be traded. Now, with Portis down, who would have stepped in?:doh:

2. Start Betts. Don't even think about anything but that. Mason/Alridge as third down backs.


Rack up the points, and get ready to watch our best offensive performance in the last year.

And let Portis get healthy. No reason to play him this week.

[ZRagone]

I don't believe a RB should be blocking more than the absolute miminum necessary. Much better to have them go out for a pass.

Was Barry Sanders a good blocker?

How about AD in Minnesota? Would you want him blocking?

Sproles? How good can he block?

Exactly. It doesn't matter.


Linemen block. Star RBs score.

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That man disagree's with you

[Laxpunk2006]

I think he'll probably play but obviously I don't have any inside information the rest of you don't. I think teams are going to be more careful with the injury reports to prevent any Brett-Favre-esque fines. As has been said already in this thread, Portis has played with worse. If we do decide to sit him I'm not panicked because I think the combination of Betts/Mason/Alridge will give us a solid run game especially against Detroit. If we want to give Clinton an early bye week to keep him fresh this is the week to do it. I would much rather have him get healthy now than let him break down like we did last season. We need Portis in December much more than we need him this week in Detroit.

[TheLongshot]

LOL.

Portis hasn't broken 100 yards in his last 8 games.

Through that stretch, he has averaged roughly 68 yards a game.

Even Rock Cartwright could do that.

And against Detroit, we shouldn't be missing any blocking from Portis.


Start Betts, and make Mason/Alridge the 3rd down back.

Watch Betts go for 150 yards and three touchdowns.


Monday, come back onto the site, and tell everyone Betts went for 150 and 3 because Detroit sucks.

And then quietly hope that Portis needs another week to get over the injury.:)

Get back to me when the OL improves their run blocking, which has been an issue over that time period. I also don't think it is going to be easy to run against Detroit because they actually have decent DTs.

Betts might have a decent receiving day, but I don't expect much from him on the ground.

[Ingtar]

Who will throw in the red zone for us now????:hysterical:

[McD5]

Get back to me when the OL improves their run blocking, which has been an issue over that time period. I also don't think it is going to be easy to run against Detroit because they actually have decent DTs.

Betts might have a decent receiving day, but I don't expect much from him on the ground.

And what if.....by crazy chance Betts puts up 150 and 3?

What will be the excuse?

Are we going to hear that it was because our line, without Randy Thomas, was much improved?

Hope they rest Portis....and get ready for insane offense this week.

[Laxpunk2006]

And what if.....by crazy chance Betts puts up 150 and 3?

What will be the excuse?

Are we going to hear that it was because our line, without Randy Thomas, was much improved?

Hope they rest Portis....and get ready for insane offense this week.

In Ladell Betts' best season he totalled 5 total touchdowns, and you're talking about him putting up three this week? Look I hope Betts scores 100 touchdowns this weekend. Zorn has already stated he expects Clinton to play so I severely doubt Betts will overcome both his backup status and allergies to the endzone this week.

[TheDiplomat]

I actually want CP to sit and heal up. Split the time 1/3 each for Betts, Mason, Alridge.

[Madison Redskin]

1. Thank God we kept Betts. I saw a lot of ridiculous posts suggesting that he be traded. Now, with Portis down, who would have stepped in?:doh:

2. Start Betts. Don't even think about anything but that. Mason/Alridge as third down backs.

Rack up the points, and get ready to watch our best offensive performance in the last year.

I absolutely agree that Betts should be the starter if Portis is out. Betts has a nice burst, good power, and decent speed for a power back. However, you are kidding yourself if you think our offense will improve by leaps and bounds if Betts is in on Sunday. Perhaps they will perform better, but it won't be because Betts will have replaced Portis. Betts was far from a TD machine in 2006 and our offense wasn't lighting up scoreboards during that period either. Moreover, he has ball-security issues (see, e.g., the Rams game in which he fumbled the ball, and the game, away after getting caught from behind by Otogwe).

[Robbnva]

I actually want CP to sit and heal up. Split the time 1/3 each for Betts, Mason, Alridge.
I agree, let portis heal and we can use him late in the season when playoffs are out of the quest..err in reach ;)

[McD5]

I absolutely agree that Betts should be the starter if Portis is out. Betts has a nice burst, good power, and decent speed for a power back. However, you are kidding yourself if you think our offense will improve by leaps and bounds if Betts is in on Sunday. Perhaps they will perform better, but it won't be because Betts will have replaced Portis. Betts was far from a TD machine in 2006 and our offense wasn't lighting up scoreboards during that period either. Moreover, he has ball-security issues (see, e.g., the Rams game in which he fumbled the ball, and the game, away after getting caught from behind by Otogwe).


Get your popcorn ready.

It has been so long, I am not sure what offense looks like anymore.

[daskns4life7620]

From Rich Campbell's twitter:

Rich_Campbell Zorn: Portis was held out of practice with bone spurs in his ankles. He'll be listed as questionable but will play

[tshile]

In Ladell Betts' best season he totalled 5 total touchdowns, and you're talking about him putting up three this week? Look I hope Betts scores 100 touchdowns this weekend. Zorn has already stated he expects Clinton to play so I severely doubt Betts will overcome both his backup status and allergies to the endzone this week.

those 5 TD's were in only 9 starts that season. he also had 1100+ yards. the TD's aren't impressive, but he had a good year, especially since he was filling in for a seriously injured portis.

i'm not gun-ho on betts being a great back, but give the man his credit, he stepped in quite nicely that year.

[TheLongshot]

And what if.....by crazy chance Betts puts up 150 and 3?

What will be the excuse?

Are we going to hear that it was because our line, without Randy Thomas, was much improved?

Hope they rest Portis....and get ready for insane offense this week.

Moot point, because it does sound like they are planning on Portis to play. Even if he wasn't, I would expect a lot of carries for Mason and/or Alridge.

[mi6]

Perhaps Clinton is using his spare time away from practice to audition for ESPN.

Hey! If he can't go ... No big deal. We have done well without him. Ladell, Mason, and Alrdige can handle the load without any significant drop off.

[HailGreen28]

that dude is overrated...has been for a few years now. So there is no significant loss if he doesn't playI'm afraid you're going to eat those words if Portis doesn't play this weekend.

Let's hope Betts or Mason can step up if it happens!

On another note. I can't believe Portis is suffering injuries already this season. The expiration date on RBs is shorter than other positions. :(

[TheItalianStallion]

Watch Betts go for 150 yards and three touchdowns.:laugh::hysterical::rotflmao: Thanks, I needed a good chuckle!

In all seriousness, I hope you're right about us scoring 30+ on Sunday.

[TheItalianStallion]

Who will throw in the red zone for us now????:hysterical:JC, hopefully.:)