Clinton Portis Losing Job?

It hasn't happened yet, but don't be surprised if Portis losing the starting RB job with the Redskins. They are currently 28th in the NFL in rushing, and they seem to be losing patience.

Now there is word that Portis might just be the 3rd down back from now on. Shanahan says he will start, but things might be turned over to Ryan Torain soon, which I find hilarious considering this team had Willie Parker, Larry Johnson, and Portis all on the roster to start the preseason.

Portis only has 140 yards on the season, so a change wouldn't surprise me, but if this offensive line doesn't improved it's not going to matter who is in that backfield.

Mike Shanahan in talks with Redskins

"The Redskins and former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan have begun talks over Washington's still-occupied head-coaching position, The Denver Post has reported, a day after the team hired a new general manager.

The Redskins on Thursday hired Bruce Allen, son of late Redskins Hall of Fame coach George Allen, after Vinny Cerrato abruptly resigned."
-ESPN.com

The NFL is really comical this season in many ways. I think it is amazing there are so many terrible teams, with terrible quarterbacks, terrible defenses and terrible coaches This is all while outstanding coaches such as Mike Shanahan, John Gruden, Bill Cower, Steve Mariucci, Mike Martz, Dennis Green, Brian Billick, Herman Edwards, Marty Schottenheimer, and others remain out of a Head Coaching position. Wade Phillips is going to to be done in Dallas after this year in my opinion; or at least if I was Jerry Jones I'd fire him.

The Redskins? They have a lot of work to do on their team but even more on their organization. I think Mike Shanahan would do a great job helping to re-build their team and some of their image. Shanahan as the GM would bring in all the correct coaches to make his old Broncos system work; note: Shanahan would NOT be the Head Coach. In his old Broncos running game, he could just rotate any fast running back into the system and it would be successful; I would list the notable running backs under Shanahan but there are too many so I'll just note Clinton Potis (currently on IR with the Redskins).

Last Year For Portis In Washington

Clinton Portis will probably miss Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, the Washington Post reports, but this injury also brings to light the elephant in the room: Portis' long-term viability as the Redskins' running back.

The Post's Jason Reid writes that Portis' teammates believe his play has suffered because of his poor work habits. In addition, they did not appreciate how he threw fullback Mike Sellers under the bus.

Beyond that, Reid points out Portis' age and how running backs with that many miles typically drop drastically in production, without much warning ESPN

I like Clinton Portis but he has been awful this season, and Reid is right when he talks about mileage on RBs. We have seen rb's like LT, Shaun Alexander, and Duece McCallister just fade without warning, and maybe this injury plagued season will get the ball rolling in a downward spiral. I still think he has one or two good years left in the tank, and if the Redskins were to do something drastic like cut him, every team should jump to get him.

Why Not?

Why not watch Clinto Portis be confusing? Go to the 4:00 min mark.

Stupid Comments: Clinton Portis Edition

Clinton Portis is the latest NFL player to shoot off him mouth against his coach. Portis, who was frustrated by his lack of playing time against the Ravens last week said this...

"Either you feel like you need to sever ties with me -- split ties with me -- but don't sit here and throw me out like I don't pay attention, like I don't know what's going on, like I'm making mistakes, like I'm the problem," Portis said. "It is what it is, bro." "I'm totally healthy after not playing against Baltimore," Portis said. "The thing about it, I'll be at practice tomorrow."

Porits maybe he would play you more if you weren't injured all the time. You are having a great year, why ruining it by coming out against your coach during the playoff push. It just doesn't make sense. Portis very well may have had a good point, but you can't come out against your coach in the middle of a season, it does nothing good for your team. It will be interesting to see what happens from here, since Zorn has done a decent job this year, and Portis is the 2nd leading rusher int he NFL. My guess is nothing will happen, and we just won't hear about this again, unless Washington get blown out the rest of this year, or has a terrible year in 2009.

-BMack

NFL Injury Updates

Sammy Morris - Will not play today with a knee injury.

LaMont Jordan - Will not play with an ankle injury, that leaves the Pats with Kevin Faulk, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Heath Evan in the backfield.

Steven Jackson - Will not play today, because of a thigh injury. Antonio Pittman will start in his place.

Tony Romo - Is still out with a broken finger, Johnson will get another start. Hopefully he never plays again.

Clinton Portis - Will play today. He is always banged up, but might be the best RB in the NFL so far.

Brian Westbrook - The bye week helped, and his ribs seems like they have healed up. The Eagles certainly need him.

Anquan Boldin - Will play today, but he will only play 30-35 plays. After that hit it's good to see him back on the field.

That's all I got for now.

-BMack

Clinton Portis Makes Me Laugh

In a league with a bunch of morons gettings DUI's, beating someone up, getting beat up, fighting dogs, and doing drugs, it is good to see a football player being nuts. Introducing...... Clinton Portis and his 4 personalities.

Bud Foxx

» Occupation: Ultimate Fighter
» Win-loss record: 0 wins, 17 losses
» Weight class: 115 pounds, but he weighs 220 pounds
» Finishing move: Cracking fingers

Foxx suffered a fast defeat at the (fully intact) hands of NFL researcher George Li to keep his winless streak alive.

Dr. Do Itch Big

» Occupation: Dentist
» Fact: Does his own dental work in the mirror
» Motto: “Cleaning up the NFL one mouth at a time”

The good doctor started his bicuspid crusade by enhancing the grills of former Giants DE Michael Strahan and Bills RB Marshawn Lynch.

Electra

» Occupation: Environmentalist
» Education: Masters in Electrical Engineering from MIT
» Motto: “Off the grid is off the chain”
» Facts: Lives in a solar-powered green house and smokes a pipe

The Earth-lover's decision to step back on the grid to keep Rich Eisen caffeinated gave him a jolt from which he may not recover.

Prime Minister Yah Mon

» Occupation: Prime Minister
» Birthplace: Somewhere between Jamaica and the United States
» Fact: Running for President of the United States as an independent

Forget Obama and McCain. Come November, vote for this dreadlocked diplomat, who promises to lower gas prices by at least 40 cents. (NFL.COM)

Choo Choo


Dolemite Jenkins