Genghis Khan Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 http://www.rotoworld.com/sports/nfl/football Clinton portis has been released. ------------------ ES Staff appended edit: PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release February 28, 2011 REDSKINS RELEASE PORTIS LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that they have released running back Clinton Portis. In his seven seasons (2004-10) with the Redskins, Portis played in 84 games with 83 starts. He ranks second in franchise history in rushing yards (6,824), rushing attempts (1,667) and rushing touchdowns (46). “Clinton provided excitement from the very first time he touched the ball as a Redskin and we were lucky to witness every ounce of energy, effort and passion he has given ever since,” Redskins Owner Daniel M. Snyder said. “We have been through a lot both on and off of the field and we would like to wish him and his family the very best. He will always be a Redskin and go down as one of the franchise’s all-time greats.” Portis started all five games he played in 2010, finishing with 227 rushing yards on 54 carries (4.2 avg.) and two rushing touchdowns. “I would like to thank the organization,” Portis said. "Dan [snyder] and Mike [shanahan] were honest, straight-up people with me. I always appreciated the opportunity from Dan to play here. Being a Redskin was a special part of my life. Coming and being in that organization, I turned from a kid having fun to a man carrying responsibilities. I tried to put the world on my shoulders for Coach Gibbs and the Redskins fans.” Portis ranks 26th in NFL history and fourth among active players with 9,923 career rushing yards in nine NFL seasons. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round (51st overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. “I’ve known Clinton Portis since he entered the National Football League and will always respect the competitive drive, intensity and passion that he brought to the organization every day,” Redskins Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. Portis has been selected to two Pro Bowls, following the 2003 season as a member of the Broncos and following the 2008 season as a member of the Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahons21 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 We rode your coattails into the playoffs on more than one occasion CP, thanks for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 just saw. youll be missed CP but it was time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcore Zornography Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Bittersweet. But it was definitely time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibbsFactor Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for everything CP! You are and will forever be a Washington Redskin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamecokskins703 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thank you for all your hardwork and time here CP. you will be missed. I hope you do well with another team and hopefully get a superbowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 business is business and sometimes it sucks. thanks for all you did here CP. putting the team on your back, changing running styles, yo-yo'ing in weight and blocking like a rabid beast. side note....somewhere Rriggo sigs in relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'll always remember Clinton fondly. I'm still holding out hope of him returning if he doesn't find anything worthwhile out there. I wish him the best and I'm grateful that he was on our team for the past many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILikeBilly Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thank you CP. You brought a lot of excitement to our team. I do like that our front office is making moves to replace old heros a year or two earlier than in years past. Could this be a sign that S. Moss will not be back? Will it be time to move on even though he is still productive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio47 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 You were my favorite Redskin, CP! Hopefully you will come back at a lower salary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Third time I have posted this (one time for each CP thread). I think everybody should be aware of the productivity we are losing with CP being cut, with an eye toward finding a suitable replacement. In games Clinton Portis has started since arriving in 2004, the Redskins are 40-45, for a 47% winning percentage. This does not sound very good, but consider this: In games CP has not started since arriving in 2004, the Redskins are 8-19, for a 29% winning percentage. Hold on, it gets worse. In games where CP has carried the ball at least 20 times, the Redskins are 28-18, for a 60% winning percentage. In games where CP has carried the ball less than 20 times the Redskins are 20-46, for a 30% winning percentage. In review, since Portis has arrived, the 'skins are 18% more likely to win when he starts, and 30% more likely to win when he gets 20+ carries. What that means is that the Redskins are a much better team with Portis than they are without him. My point is that we are losing a very productive player, and we will have to replace that production. Furthermore, I am not so sure we have a back on the current roster who can do it. CP is probably at the end of his career, judging by the injuries that have plagued him the past couple years, but he leaves behind big shoes to fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Bye. Go mail it in while getting paid like a top flight back elsewhere CP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Thanks for everything CP. You'll be remembered as a hard worker and a true Redskin. It's a shame that taking all of those years of punishment caught up with you and you couldn't stay healthy. Good luck wherever you go and we'll always appreciate you here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofMcboof Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 He gave it all he could. Can't ask for more than that. Good luck CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Farewell CP. You will be missed by this young Redskins fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Much love CP26. Hope you get a ring somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjKam1 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I'm sad Even as a backup I would have loved to have kept him on our roster and have him end his career here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 its gonna be really odd if he signs somewhere else. seeing him in another jersey is gonna be strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redskinzfan30 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I didn't think I'd be sad about this but I am. Hopefully he returns at a lower salary if he doesn't I'll never forget all the amazing memories he's gave me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsdude Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Bye. Go mail it in while getting paid like a top flight back elsewhere CP! Wow. Unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Wow. Unbelievable.:troll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwack Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Somewhere McD5 is throwing a party over this. Thank you Portis for everything you did as a Redskin. While he was mouthy at times, he played his ass off every Sunday. Good luck wherever you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Somewhere McD5 is throwing a party over this. Thank you Portis for everything you did as a Redskin. While he was mouthy at times, he played his ass off every Sunday. Good luck wherever you go. I hope the Saints cut Ladell Betts and sign CP, hehehehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfWashington Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 One thing not many have mentioned about CP is how he's helped keep Sean Taylor's memory alive. I can't thank him enough for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLF Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 You were my favorite Redskin, CP! Hopefully you will come back at a lower salary! ^^^Sheds another tear...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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