JimmiJo Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 http://web.warpathconfidential.com/?p=2498 Is Portis retiring? Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis sounded like a man who was through with football. Minutes before Portis’ weekly show, the Redskins released a statement that the runner would miss the rest of the season with a concussion. He had already missed four games, and a Pittsburgh specialist wouldn’t clear him. Portis believes he’ll get well, but two parts are obvious – no one knows if Portis will play again and no one knows if he does where that will be. The answer may not come until March at the earliest. Portis is an old 28. His 2,176 carries are clearly wearing him down. Portis averaged 4.0 yards this season, but lacked a breakaway burst. Clickt he link for the full article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21forlyfe Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 he has another 1500 left in him ,Doc Walker says so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger waters Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 If so, Thanks for your service. We really wore him out during those two playoff runs. The shelf life of an NFL running back is way too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 If so, Thanks for your service. We really wore him out during those two playoff runs. The shelf life of an NFL running back is way too short. Especially the way he runs. I have a feeling more than a few defensive players wish they never tried to tackle him, or get past him rushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Nope, he'll be back...beer gut bigger than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 no, he is not retiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 this is an interesting theory. I love the guy, top 5 favorite skin all time, but as many mentioned on the other thread about him going on IR, it's sadly time to move on. I'd love to get him back, only if its capped or he restructures, and plays a mucher lesser role in gameplanning. otherwise, it's time to move on. As for actual retirement, that would be idiotic considering he'd be forgoing a lot of money and he's still only 28. Now, if the Skins traded him or cut him, it would be a different story. This could be for the best for us, if he retired. Although, I would like it better if he got a retirement home game sendoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-bomb Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Now that I've read and listened to different points of view, portis is going on IR to get his body in shape and his mind rite for Shanahan and the running scheme he ran in denver when he takes over in 2010! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benskins26 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Now that I've read and listened to different points of view, portis is going on IR to get his body in shape and his mind rite for Shanahan and the running scheme he ran in denver when he takes over in 2010! Now that would be something. However, number 26 isn't the same 26 that ran for shanny 7-8 years ago, and this isn't denver's offensive line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 he has another 1500 left in him ,Doc Walker says so! Yeah, with 500 carries. Thanks for the years Portis....I hope you are either retiring or find another home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-bomb Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Now that would be something. However, number 26 isn't the same 26 that ran for shanny 7-8 years ago, and this isn't denver's offensive line Currently no but if portis really wanted to he could drop weight and get into shape I mean he's only 28 and its not like he's coming off major knee surgeries. The oline problem can be solved wit shanny coming in, in the off season and getting the right ingredients (G,T) to run the scheme correctly it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 We need to get younger and healthier in almost every position and Portis is no exception. If he's willing to come back, shut up and accept a smaller role then I'd be glad to have him back. I don't see that happening though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Portis is a guy who wears his heart on his sleeve. I would expect that he's pretty down about missing the rest of the season. I expect he will be back with whoever he's competing against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 He may or may not be retiring, but I'd expect him to be part of the culling that should take place in the offseason if there is no CBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 My theory is he retires versus getting axed next year (no CBA). Both CP and the Skins save face that way. I don't expect a guy like Shanahan, if he's here, to want to retain CP. BTW - love CP's heart and thanks for giving 100% all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No_Pressure Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 If he retires I'm not going to be crying. We need to replace him anyways. Good teams replace their RB's when they show the slightest signs of decline. Portis is in full decline mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HigSkin Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I wonder if he could play FS next year? He hits like a mack truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-bomb Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 If he retires I'm not going to be crying. We need to replace him anyways. Good teams replace their RB's when they show the slightest signs of decline. Portis is in full decline mode. Would you be opposed to him coming back in shape taking less $ and mentoring our drafted rb like westbrook is doing with mcoy in philly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Would you be opposed to him coming back in shape taking less $ and mentoring our drafted rb like westbrook is doing with mcoy in philly? Do you really think he'll take a pay cut? He's pretty stubborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 As I said before...most of his salary next season is guaranteed, so not having him here next season will only save about a $1M. He will likely be an expensive backup next season. The pound it out division that we are in clearly has taken it's toll on him...he's a speed back, not a bruiser back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-bomb Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Do you really think he'll take a pay cut? He's pretty stubborn. If he wants to retire a skin and break ol riggo's records he will otherwise don't let the door hit ya on the way out nice knowin ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Do you really think he'll take a pay cut? He's pretty stubborn. The reason that most of his salary is guaranteed next season is because he reworked his contract early 2008 to stay on the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I hope he stays active. I really enjoy Portis playing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallascrushers Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I totally understand the two back system with some teams...it takes the load off of just one running back and can possibly increase the number of years of the running back...I can see this as a positive thing in Carolina with Williams and Stewart...so if we can get an rb in later rounds this draft and keeping Portis and see if he can do well this next year with a 2 back rotation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Frankly, Portis sees football as a business, not as a passion. He practiced less in recent years trying to protect himself. Sorry, we deserve better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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