Redskins.com/Zorn:Portis won't play vs. Jets,Devin Thomas will play most of game(MET)

[Drunken Master III]

I guess this is a good thing for Portis to get rest. Good to know that we'll get a chance to see D. Thomas out there for a while.

[909997]

portis benched for betts dun dun dun

let the drama begin...........

[Hunter_R]

Did he mention who'd be starting?

[Zhouse]

Any other reason other than resting him and trying to keep him fresh for the reg. season? ie. injury??

[santana_4_prez]

Source, link, reason? I'm happy he isn't playing...actually the Jets should be happy. Remember when he dropped 196 on them last year?

[RenegadeTK]

i definitely dont mind. we know what he is capable of, he doesnt mind playing if he's asked. let him rest..... because he is going to be a beast this season

[Dan T.]

I wonder if this is a good thing for Marcus Mason. He'll get a lot more carries, and earlier in the game. They may be trying to put him through the acid test to make a decision on keeping him and going with 5 RBs.

[Drunken Master III]

Did he mention who'd be starting?

Betts

[Drunken Master III]

Any other reason other than resting him and trying to keep him fresh for the reg. season? ie. injury??

no mention of injury

[moviedude25]

Wow, he's tired already? Just kidding, CP rest up bro!

[Drunken Master III]

Source, link, reason? I'm happy he isn't playing...actually the Jets should be happy. Remember when he dropped 196 on them last year?

Zorn interview from today on Redskins.com

[Dan T.]

I wonder if Portis actually might be disappointed with this, given that he doesn't exactly shy away from attention and given that this will be one of the most hyped and watched preseason games in history.

[RunClintonRun26]

Portis does not need too much work during pre-season . . . I'm all for this move. He only needs to go with the starters against Carolina. With the amount of touches he gets during the year . . . and the absolute pounding he takes . . . it is in the team's best interest to not risk anything during the pre-season.
Furthermore, by resting him, the coaches get to see more of Marcus Mason. I am sure they are already thinking about how they will keep him on the 53 roster.

I am so excited to see Devin play. The players and coaches have been talkin him up this week . . . Let's hope he delivers.

[Heidenreich]

I'll still wear my Portis jersey to the game Saturday.....

[BigRedskinDaddy]

I wonder if Portis actually might be disappointed with this, given that he doesn't exactly shy away from attention and given that this will be one of the most hyped and watched preseason games in history.

Agree that he loves the spotlight, but this is still a preseason game. He's not gonna shed one little tear over not playing, Favre or no Favre.