WizSkinsO's Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Before this game, I was almost convinced that Clinton would be gone after this season and we would either hand the RB job to Betts or look for a potential heir in the draft. However, Clinton showed me today that he can still run and he's definitely still picking up steam and getting back in full game shape and really starting to hit his stride. Althought he has a lot of mileage on him and seemingly will continue to do so when we have such run-heavy attacks, he's still a young guy. My question now is: What do you think the future of Clinton Portis is? Is he still our back for now and the forseeable future? Will he be here next year still? Does he still have the explosiveness in him? Your opinion is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 He'll still be here next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Shot Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'm not going to lie, I was pretty down on him myself until today. I was beginning to think he was done as a top 10 back in this league. Over 30 carries and almost 200 yards rushing? I'd say he's still got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006Skins Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 He'll still be here next year. Who do we use to take his spot? Ladell? I do think that Ladell needs to get more carries, to take some of the load off CP. Clinton is only 26. He is a franchise back. A season and a half of injuries does not change this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgundyMalaise Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 "I'm ready to carry this team." - Clinton Portis Considering he's pretty much the only leader on this team (besides maybe London, only one on offense), I'd say it's on our best interest to keep him around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt3d Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 w/o reading anything in this thread i can state: "will be in DC" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNoles21 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 This team needs to use the wideouts no doubt. But if we can pound the rock like that week in and week out....We'll be in the playoffs. Im worried about the D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUSkins Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 i think he showed what he can do when he has the o-line create holes for him. our backups on the line are starting to gel a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskinloyal_1 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I hope we will keep him. The only thing that will not keep him on this team is stupid threads like this questioning his return are you crazy, do you want start up some controversy over one of our best players. Do you hear the chargers even talk about trading LT when he started off slow this year? How about shaun alexander, frank gore, or steven jackson. Only idiots like you talk heresy like that you should be excommunicated. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Portis and Betts will continue to be a successful two-back tandem in our backfield for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I love CP and I want him to succeed with us and stay with us. But, I will be a lot more comfortable and have even more confidence in him if he has another game like he had today, next week, against the Eagles. What is the Jets defense ranked anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I hope we will keep him. The only thing that will not keep him on this team is stupid threads like this questioning his return are you crazy, do you want start up some controversy over one of our best players. Do you hear the chargers even talk about trading LT when he started off slow this year? How about shaun alexander, frank gore, or steven jackson. Only idiots like you talk heresy like that you should be excommunicated. LOL. Yeah you are right, this thread could really get Portis released or traded. :doh: Your quote was dumber than the thread by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 See this thread is a perfect example of what most skins fans are. They love the guy one week and hate him the next. The team is 5-3 and they played well in all the games except with the pats. I just hope some guys who are saying good things about portis this week will still support him if he runs for 50 yards the next game but the skins still win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 See this thread is a perfect example of what most skins fans are. They love the guy one week and hate him the next. The team is 5-3 and they played well in all the games except with the pats. I just hope some guys who are saying good things about portis this week will still support him if he runs for 50 yards the next game but the skins still win. Don't count on it soup.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizSkinsO's Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 See this thread is a perfect example of what most skins fans are. They love the guy one week and hate him the next. The team is 5-3 and they played well in all the games except with the pats. I just hope some guys who are saying good things about portis this week will still support him if he runs for 50 yards the next game but the skins still win. Hey man, I don't need you questioning my fanhood. I love CP, love the intensity he plays with, but simply question if he still has the explosiveness to live up to his contract and put up all season long like he'll need to from now on. I'm simply curious to see if people THINK he will be here next year and why. No need for rants on what "most Skins fans are" (although you never actually said what they were). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAAZ227 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 seems like Portis and the O-line are now gelling. He mentioned this past week that they were getting better. Hats off to Clinton Portis. That was a great 196 yrds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dance04 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 He is the leader of this offence. His game today was a statement. All year he has been running behind a injured o-line with defenses not respecting the pass. I pray to god he stays here for the rest of his career. If the skins quit on him and he goes somewhere only to light it up i will puke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I hope we will keep him. The only thing that will not keep him on this team is stupid threads like this questioning his return are you crazy, do you want start up some controversy over one of our best players.Do you hear the chargers even talk about trading LT when he started off slow this year? How about shaun alexander, frank gore, or steven jackson. Only idiots like you talk heresy like that you should be excommunicated. LOL. The chargers have the cap room to keep LT we have about 20 starters whose saleries balloon next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipwhich Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Look at his salary cap number next year. Nuff said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabee1973 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Look at his salary cap number next year. Nuff said... yup and we cant keep putting peoples cap hits off into the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Dude, seriously, our man Clinton today had 196 yards on 36 carries Any other Sunday and that would be the performace of the day by any NFL RB, and the only reason it isn't is because the guy who topped it had to set the NFL single game rushing record to do so Clinton's future is with the Redskins, PERIOD!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djotroy17 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 CP is a redskins...I would love to see him here for years to come, however I am afraid his body might not be able to handle the pounding he gets. As long as CP is healthy...he should be a skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 What sucks is that Peterson had close to 300 yards. when I saw running stats for portis, I thought he was a shoe in for Fed-Ex ground player of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltenhe Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 CP will be here for awhile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dondrae474 Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Clinton is finally into game shape. There is something to be said for working out game speed and playing in pre-season. It took the rest of the elite RBs time to warm up too. LT and LJ just came on a few weeks ago and now CP is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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