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Clinton Portis - Questionable - SNF (1 Viewer)
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Chat info from ESPN's Stephania Bell. Just FYI...
Theo Huxtable (Brooklyn Heights, NY)
How's Clinton feeling today? Will heat least take a few snaps to help ensure a Dallas defeat? Please say he will, I hate the Cowboys.
STEPHANIA BELL
I haven't heard how he's feeling today....but I have to say I would be shocked if he plays. He's really not ready to. And they have said they would only use him in a limited capacity if he does play. It's a big risk for the season if they put him out theree - I just don't see it.
Theo Huxtable (Brooklyn Heights, NY)
How's Clinton feeling today? Will heat least take a few snaps to help ensure a Dallas defeat? Please say he will, I hate the Cowboys.
STEPHANIA BELL
I haven't heard how he's feeling today....but I have to say I would be shocked if he plays. He's really not ready to. And they have said they would only use him in a limited capacity if he does play. It's a big risk for the season if they put him out theree - I just don't see it.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
John Clayton just said on ESPN that he "tend(s) to doubt" that Portis will play.
What makes me nervous about Portis is that everything regarding his status for this week is speculation or coach speak. With being a late game, all the available news is going to force me to start a lesser player in lesser matchup. With being a primetime game against Dallas, I have a strange feeling he's going to start and get the bulk of the work and have a lot of owners kicking themselves.
bcr8f
Footballguy
I hope he doesn't and heals. ESPN's John Clayton confirms that Clinton Portis (questionable, knee) is unlikely to play on Sunday Night Football.
Clayton says that even if Portis is active, he will not be a "key player" in the game. Clayton expects Ladell Betts and Shaun Alexander to share the workload against Dallas. Betts is the best bet for touches on all downs.
derek245583
Footballguy
So betts is definetly playing?
Pittsburgh United
Footballguy
Well the rest of my RBs suck so I'm rolling the dice, hoping he plays and plays big.
RenegadeGM
Footballguy
Washington Post, via Rotoworld:
I heard this as well....Redskins Radio
They are supposed to update soon.... still calling him a GTD.
Swing 51
Footballguy
update:
Clinton Portis remains a game time decision for Sunday night’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField.
Three hours before kickoff on Sunday, Portis was on the field testing his injured knee. He appeared to be able to cut on the knee without any noticeable pain.
Among those watching the warm-ups were head coach Jim Zorn, assistant head coach-running backs Stump Mitchell, director of sports medicine Bubba Tyer, head athletic trainer John Burrell and physical therapist Larry Hess.
They appeared to be taking particular note of Portis’s ability to block pass-rushers on the injured knee.
After the workout, Portis huddled with team officials on the sidelines to discuss his availability. Television cameras filmed the meeting, but they were quickly ushered away.
Portis suffered the knee injury in the days following the Redskins’ 23-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 3. The injury worsened during the bye week.
Portis was not able to practice on the knee in the days leading up to the Cowboys game.
Since Portis had missed so much practice time, Zorn indicated that he would not be inclined to give Portis a heavy role should he be active for the Cowboys game.
Clinton Portis remains a game time decision for Sunday night’s matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField.
Three hours before kickoff on Sunday, Portis was on the field testing his injured knee. He appeared to be able to cut on the knee without any noticeable pain.
Among those watching the warm-ups were head coach Jim Zorn, assistant head coach-running backs Stump Mitchell, director of sports medicine Bubba Tyer, head athletic trainer John Burrell and physical therapist Larry Hess.
They appeared to be taking particular note of Portis’s ability to block pass-rushers on the injured knee.
After the workout, Portis huddled with team officials on the sidelines to discuss his availability. Television cameras filmed the meeting, but they were quickly ushered away.
Portis suffered the knee injury in the days following the Redskins’ 23-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 3. The injury worsened during the bye week.
Portis was not able to practice on the knee in the days leading up to the Cowboys game.
Since Portis had missed so much practice time, Zorn indicated that he would not be inclined to give Portis a heavy role should he be active for the Cowboys game.
Just thinking how this sounds very similar to McGahee situation.
Zorn already has said if Portis plays it would be in a limited fashion.
So why would you play Portis at all if he can't provide at least 50% of the load.
I think even if Portis dresses we could get burned by starting him. I would think Betts is the better shot to get the load.
Thoughts?
Zorn already has said if Portis plays it would be in a limited fashion.
So why would you play Portis at all if he can't provide at least 50% of the load.
I think even if Portis dresses we could get burned by starting him. I would think Betts is the better shot to get the load.
Thoughts?
the hairy scotsman
Footballguy
Exactly...because NFL head coaches always let everyone know ahead of time exactly what they plan on doing.Seriously, though, I have both Betts and Portis and right now this is still pretty much a crap shoot for me. However, it may be starting to look a little more like Portis may be more of a player in this game than we previously believed.
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GreedoShotFirst
Footballguy
crap. I now have to choose between Portis, Betts or Braylon Edwards instead...head hurts
Indeed. OK, head tells me Betts, gut tells me Portis. I'll drink a beer before deciding. BTW I know nobody cares about my team and who I play. I'm just thinking out loud for those who also are in the same boat. It's good to know others opinion sometimes.crap. I now have to choose between Portis, Betts or Braylon Edwards instead...head hurts
piratemike
HARRRRRLite™
If Portis is active, and it sounds like he is, he will likely see at least 25% of the carries with a chance for more if he can get somewhere on the ground. I'm starting to think about dropping Betts and picking up Randle El to start in my flex spot.
Yeah I was wanting to start Betts so I could possibly get a win for this week by the end of Sunday. But I will roll with J.Lew/Lynch as much as I HATE starting opposing RBs.Indeed. OK, head tells me Betts, gut tells me Portis. I'll drink a beer before deciding. BTW I know nobody cares about my team and who I play. I'm just thinking out loud for those who also are in the same boat. It's good to know others opinion sometimes.crap. I now have to choose between Portis, Betts or Braylon Edwards instead...head hurts
Big Score
Footballguy
Ditto
Mr Anonymous
Footballguy
This post no longer makes sense due to thread merger.
Not that it made much sense in the first place.
Not that it made much sense in the first place.
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Agreed. I'm in the same boat as you. I'm leaning towards starting Portis. You??
he_hate_me_too
Footballguy
I hope this isn't like Sammy Morris starting on Thurs. I have both Betts and Portis, and I wish Portis was just inactive.I have to say if Portis is starting then I have to start him.
Meat
Footballguy
Definitely leaning toward Portis, but this is a really bad situation. I really hope/pray Zorn isn't making a mistake here, and that he isn't just keeping Portis active as a smokescreen... Even if Wash. loses this game, they are still very much alive in the playoff hunt...
piratemike
HARRRRRLite™
Starting Randle El over Betts
Meat
Footballguy
I wish Portis wasn't playing at all honestly. I'd rather him sit and be 100% NEXT week. From a fantasy perspective, him being active is definitely the worst thing that could have happened. Either he carries the load, they go RBBC (which, wouldn't make sense - why have 4 RBs active?), or he aggravates the injury.
EdwardCat
Footballguy
I'm up by 0.6 and facing Betts. I'm screwed.
djjosee
Footballguy
GreedoShotFirst
Footballguy
I'm sticking with Betts over Portis or Braylon Edwards. Sometimes you just have to roll.Betts/Portis owner here ... leaning towards BettsI just hate this whole situation.
I just put Braylon in over Betts... but I may change my mind in a sec.I'm sticking with Betts over Portis or Braylon Edwards. Sometimes you just have to roll.Betts/Portis owner here ... leaning towards Betts
Wow....I'm at a complete loss of what to do. Portis hasn't practiced or played in two weeks, yet the coaching staff thinks he is fit to play. I doubt they would risk injury so he is either ready to go, or just a smoke screen for Dallas.
Two minutes to write this and I still do not know who to insert.
Two minutes to write this and I still do not know who to insert.
Statler & Waldorf
Footballguy
I was thinking that. From what I've seen, it seems as though Portis has Zorn's ear. If he wants to play, and he's feeling good, he's not going to want to come out. The big thing being how good he's feeling. He's a gamer and tough, so I think he's going to get the majority of the carries. I'm rolling with Portis so I hope I'm not wrong.
fatness
Footballguy
he_hate_me_too
Footballguy
may go with Betts after this from Cbs Sportsline:News: Redskins RB Clinton Portis is active and starting according to the team for Sunday's game against Dallas. He will play despite the knee injury, but coach Jim Zorn said he will be limited. Ladell Betts is also active for the Redskins.Analysis: Portis will get his share of touches, but plan on Betts to get the majority of carries since he's healthier than Portis at this time. Shaun Alexander will also get reps, which means the Redskins RB situation is a mess against Dallas.
EdwardCat
Footballguy
If Portis is starting, I'm guessing he's playing the whole game unless somehow they get up by quite a bit. In addition, they have a healthy Shaun Alexander. Betts might be bumped to 3rd string for this game.
Meat
Footballguy
Just my
on CBS - do not EVER go by these little 'info' blurbs. Useless. Lets wait and see/hear some more info - I'm sure this will be discussed in the pre-game show further... it sounds like Portis looked pretty good in pre-game, and the guy HATES to practice... so who knows, maybe he was banged up but embellishing it? Yikes.
