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Should the Redskins keep Portis?
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- Should the Redskins keep Portis?
SkinsFanOttawa
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I know this discussion has been brought up before on here, but with all the Portis crap going on especially the latest remarks he had about Lavar Arrington, anyway I just read this well-written article and I totally agree with the author.

What do you think?  Keep Portis for another year or drop him like a bad habit?  Give this a read it might change your opinion...

http://www.hogshaven.com/2010/2/9/1
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Should the Redskins keep Portis?
HELL NO. Think how big of a nuisance and headache he will be as Shanny installs our newest weapon: TOBY GERHARDT. Portdog will design a new persona where he becomes "Johnny the surfer" trying to undermine Gerhardt with the race card. I can just picture him in front of the media with a boogie board explaining that even his name "Toby" brings back painful memories of times he watched "ROOTS". Dorks like Hoggy, Barney Fife, and FFTW will start another rif on this board breaking the unity that was slowly coming around by sympathizing with Portdog. So keeping him around will only hurt the forward progress that this team will make. The team must do the right thing with the welcoming of Riggins II by getting rid of deviants that will throw wrenches in the fine tuned machinery that team Shanahan is ready to unveil this spring. "Paging Peyton Hillis. Please report to gate 32 for departure to Washington DC...."
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It all depends on whether or not there is a salary cap next season. If there is a cap, the team will be stuck with Portis because his cap number is too high. If there is no cap, they should cut him and call it a day.

Give both he and the team a chance to start fresh.
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mr.big(4)
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Fresh start for Portis? Doing what? Pitching Just for Men hair care products with Emmitt Smith? Put a fork in him because he's done. Everyone has to remember that we got a real coach now who doesnt like guys who sneak off and kiss the owner's butt and bad mouth everyone. HEY HEY HEY GOODBYE. Get ready for a new wave of players who are really dedicated to this team. Shocking news for some of you who have regressed to the ho hum mediocre status of counting McNuggets per serving.
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Should the Redskins keep Portis?

HELL NO


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I think a guy like Clinton Portis is expendable.

But I don't think that running back, especially now a days, is a huge/must have position.  Sure it would be nice to have a Chris Johnson, but how many of them are out there?  One.  To me it's not worth drafting a running back high anymore because the shelf life is 5 years at best.  If you have a good scheme and a good offenseive line, then you can make an average, everyday running back look like a rockstar.  That's why I think the Redskins can do fine with Ladell Betts (hopefully he comes back healthy), Quinton Ganther and Anthony Alridge by committe.  I don't think we need to draft a C.J. Spiller, maybe take one late (7th round) as a project, but unless LaGarette Blount is there in the 5th, I probably wouldn't take a back in this draft.

But to answer the thread, no, I wouldn't keep Portis.

HAIL!
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District I agree with you and Mike Shanahan has done this before so I would look for him to do it again. I think Clinton Portis was a great back for us and up until last year he gave us his all every second he was on the field. He is not the same back any more and his off field comments are getting old.

I do not think the Redskins will draft a RB this year unless there is a RB left on the board in the latter rounds that Allen or Shanahan feel is a sure bet. We have so many holes and as you say we have the RB's if we have an OL for them to run behind.

HTTR
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Running back has been a trademark of a mike shanahan offense so I would be shocked to not see a new face somewhere in the Redskins runningback rotation in 2010. Id bet my last dime shanahan already has his eye on a late round sleeper at RB. I would think round 5 or 7 is most likely where we will take a shot on someone. I just find it very hard to believe that shanahan would go into the season with portis betts and ganther as his "Stable".

 To the answer the original question i think it depends on who we get to fill his spot. If we are going to cut him and insert Anthony Alridge as his replacement in shannys stable, well thats just dumb. If we are going to draft a kid and sign a hillis or a ryan torain than parting ways with portis may be whats best for this team.

 

  
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February 10, 2010 12:33 pm
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. Think how big of a nuisance and headache he will be as Shanny installs our newest weapon: TOBY GERHARDT. Portdog will design a new persona where he becomes "Johnny the surfer" trying to undermine Gerhardt with the race card. ILMAO johhny the surfer--  your killin me

 
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I'm not opposed to Clinton Portis leaving.  He's lost a step and can't outrun anyone anymore.  But to replace him with Toby Gerhart?  Why replace one running back that's lost a step with one that is even slower?  Oh, I get it mr. big(4).  Because he's WHITE.  I don't know if you know this, but the ultimate goal of an NFL team is to WIN the game on the field, not to win the JERSEY sales competition.  If Portis does stay a Redskin, rest assured his he said/she said crap with other teammates is over with Shanahan at the helm.  

Denver was a running back factory with Shanahan.  My guess is he will do the same in D.C. over time.  We will have productive running backs who ever they turn out to be.  I bet he could even turn you, mr.big(4), into a 1000 yard rusher.  Just think about how much money the team would save by not having to buy you a mouthguard.  LOL

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I think toby gerhard is pretty dam good and i wouldnt exactly call him "slow". When was the last time you saw a heisman trophy finalist at running back that was not projected to go in the 1st 2 rounds of the nfl draft? If anyone is calling toby "slow" that could be viewed as a racial stereotype the same way some would call B.S. on calling a black QB dumb.

 What ever team STEALS TOBY will land one hell of a runningback in 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjLh_yO41jw
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February 10, 2010 1:24 pm
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I agree I've seen Toby Gerhard play and this guy isn't slow.  He's a quick, agile downhill runner and he's strong.


I'd love for the Skins to draft this guy but I don't think they will unless they trade down somehow and get an extra 2nd rounder out of the mix.  He is going to be a steal for sure.
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mr.big(4)
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There is no doubt in my mind that if Gerhardt was black he would be a 1st round pick. The guy has a hell of alot more talent than that fatty Lendale White who was selected at a high #2. There is a real stereotype here whether folks want to admit it or not.


I bet he could even turn you, mr.big(4), into a 1000 yard rusher.  Just think about how much money the team would save by not having to buy you a mouthguard.  LOL 

 Probaly about $9.99. But just like Mr. Gerhardt I would have to persevere through the overwhelming RACISM that a white RB endures. Everything would have to be twice as good just to silence the b-nerds of the world.
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 If we are going to draft a kid and sign a hillis or a ryan torain than parting ways with portis may be whats best for this team.

What is Ryan Torain's injury status, and wasn't it a bad knee injury?

He was regarded as having the talent to be a star rb in the NFL, picked him up in fantasy 2 years ago, then he got hurt..........fk......was really excited at the time, RBBC teams can make a fantasy owner crazy. Young, tatum bell, hillis .....then torrain gets his chance and gets hurt. grrrrrrr

Anyway, does anyone know his current injury status and what kind of surgery he may have had and where he is with it. Didnt play last year did he?

If anyone knows please let me in on the scoop. Thanks

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CrackermanIV
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I wasn't aware that Ryan torains injury was that severe, I also thought he was going to be the next  "back from denver" The guy reminds of a eddie george type back, good size and a very well balanced runner.
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Okay so maybe he isn't that slow.  I watched the film.  With the speed, size, and agility of LB's & DE's in the NFL, I think he'll be relegated to a third down, short yardage back.   I just don't think he's THAT special.  I could be wrong, though.  I thought for sure Tonya Harding had nothing to do with the 'hit' on Nancy Kerrigan, and we all know how that turned out.  I also thought OJ did it. I was wrong there, too.
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I am a Portis fan, but he and LT are done!  Ryan Torrain could be the the man if Shanny pulls him away. If he is healthy he should shine in what system he has already played in for the same coach and the same blocking scheme. 
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Skins1-2,
Not only is Gerhardt quick and powerful but he has a bootcamp like workout regiment to stay in tip top shape. Hence the reason he has avoided injury. I'll take a dedicated player like him who understands the teamwork concept over a lazy selfish prima donna that most are quickly becoming. With a player like Gerhardt we get a player that extends the shelf life of many RB's who start to fall off after 3 years of being walloped. There is only ONE reason why he's not rated higher.
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Probaly about $9.99. But just like Mr. Gerhardt I would have to persevere through the overwhelming RACISM that a white RB endures. Everything would have to be twice as good just to silence the b-nerds of the world.


I guess it wouldn't save that much because instead of pocketing the money, the team would buy you FOR A LIMITED TIME OFFER OF ONLY 3 EASY INSTALLMENTS OF $3.33  a HOW TO HANDLE THE PRESSURE OF BEING A WHITE RUNNING BACK IN THE NFL handbook.

An easy to follow, step by step guide of how to handle those uncomfortable situation such as:

Constantly getting run down and tackled from behind by 275lb defensive tackles(don't start licking your chops, mr.big(4). This is about football, not your favorite pasttime on weekends.  I'm sure you already have a handbook for that anyway. Kama Sutra)

Not being able to "shake it" like other players after that rare occasion of scoring a touchdown.  This handbook will show you the basics of rythym, originality of a TD dance, and proper technique to spike a football.

What to say to the official when he mistakes you for the long snapper or holder on extra points.

And last but not least:  How to add those special touches to your uniform so that it looks like you are running faster than you actually are.

A white running back has an uphill climb to shake free of the stigma surrounding them.  Let this book be your guide.



All in jest ladies and gentlemen.  I want the skins to do what's best for the team and I don't care what color they are. Not because it makes me feel good that there is the right "race" in the right position.  JC isn't a bad QB and indecisive because he's black.  He's a bad QB because he's a bad QB and indecisive.  Nothing more.  Just had to make a stab at biggy cuz he's all about whitey.
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mr.big(4)
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February 10, 2010 3:09 pm
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LOL see your getting better. As for the TD dance your absolutely right. Maybe you could be the choreographer to teach all white guys how to do the charleston or foxtrot. C'mon bud alot of white guys need your help in Washington more then ever with the changes that are coming. LOL
Thanks again for stepping into the shoes of a white RB and understanding all the trials and tribulations involved.
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