dickey moe
Fingerpicker
I think that's the likely reality of most of those who will be drafting Portis from this point forward, unless there's some really good news for him within the next few days.
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my man otis
Footballguy
i'm in a keep 1 league where the top RBs available this year arelt2s alextikiportisjordanrudiedgeThat 7, including Portis, and I pick 7th. The draft is in two weeks so i'm positive i'll know more by then, but if i drafted today i'd pick him. my other option would be manning.
ATC1
Footballguy
Where's LJ?
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
A keeper, no doubt.Must be one of those, you can only keep a guy that was drafted after round X type of leagues...
redman
Footballguy
I was thinking the same thing, although thinking he'll slip as low as 7-9 may be optimistic if that's what you're hoping for.Redskins send RB Portis to see Dr. Andrews
8/14/2006
Redskins HC Joe Gibbs says RB Clinton Portis was sent to see Dr. Andrews on Monday. The report says that once the swelling and pain goes down that Portis will begin rehab and coach Gibbs is hopeful that he will be ready for week one.
8/14/2006
Redskins HC Joe Gibbs says RB Clinton Portis was sent to see Dr. Andrews on Monday. The report says that once the swelling and pain goes down that Portis will begin rehab and coach Gibbs is hopeful that he will be ready for week one.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
I don't know, I think he could slip a little farther...especially in drafts taking place this week(end). I have one, have the 10-hole, and get the feeling people will just stay away to be safe. I'll take him, unless the news turns worse shortly.
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -Washington running back Clinton Portis is out for the remainder of the preseason and his status for the Redskins' opener was uncertain Monday, one day after he partially dislocated his shoulder in an exhibition game.
Portis flew to Alabama for another MRI and further examination on the right shoulder, which he injured while tackling receiver Keiwan Ratliff following an interception in the first quarter of Sunday night's 19-3 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Coach Joe Gibbs said Portis' shoulder was sore and that the back, who ran for a club-record 1,516 yards last season, would begin rehabilitation once the soreness has abated. The coach essentially ruled out the possibility of Portis playing again in the preseason and instead focused on the Sept. 11 game against Minnesota.
``We would hope that he would be ready for the opener,'' Gibbs said.
Portis flew to Alabama for another MRI and further examination on the right shoulder, which he injured while tackling receiver Keiwan Ratliff following an interception in the first quarter of Sunday night's 19-3 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Coach Joe Gibbs said Portis' shoulder was sore and that the back, who ran for a club-record 1,516 yards last season, would begin rehabilitation once the soreness has abated. The coach essentially ruled out the possibility of Portis playing again in the preseason and instead focused on the Sept. 11 game against Minnesota.
``We would hope that he would be ready for the opener,'' Gibbs said.
my man otis
Footballguy
yup, not drafted in the top few rounds.Grigs Allmoon said:
RestoreTheROAR
Footballguy
That hit was SICK. I wonder if the hit had aything to do with Keiwan Ratliff being from UF.
Skinsfansince72
Footballguy
ESPN radio is now reporting that Mort is saying Portis is out for the preseason but should be ready for the opener.
Skinsfansince72
Footballguy
No surgery for Portis. Only rehab.
joffer
Footballguy
he was on countdown, and he paraphrase the doc as being "cautiously optimistic that Portis could play in the opener". the countdown crew also speculated that a shoulder harness could be an option.
Skinsfansince72
Footballguy
Hopefully he's at least going to be back for the week 2 matchup against the Boys.
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strong
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Yeah. For baseball, a visit to Dr. Andrews usually means surgery and an extended stay on the DL. Granted, Portis won't rely on his arm like a pitcher would, but I don't like that they're sending him to Dr. Andrews already...
jurb26
Footballguy
Why would the team not want to send him to the best Doc they possibly could? This line of thinking you guys are using makes no sense to me. It's already been said he does not need surgery.
Well, every time someone sprains something, the team doesn't send him down to visit Dr. Andrews. They only do it when the issue is more serious or mroe complex. I can't speculate on what the issue is exactly, but sending a guy to Dr. Andrews usually means taht surgery is at least an option.
Hi Kidd,I wouldn't worry too much about that. The Dr. Andrews thing was more of an issue of money being no object for the Redskins and getting the best guy in the world to take a look and give his opinion on one of the team's most important players. I'd do the same thing if I were Danny Snyder.I hear what you're saying but I wouldn't worry about that part.J
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Tat
Has-been punter
FWIW, Dr Andrews is the team surgeon for the Skins.
my man otis
Footballguy
changed my mind, I'd go manning over portis if i had to draft now.i'd take the following RBs, then manning, before going for portis:lj, lt2, alexander, tiki, jackson, brown, jordan, rudi, edge, cadillac.so if you picked 11 now you've got manning, then wait for portis @ 14my man otis said:
Big Score
Footballguy
Justloveit,I would appreciate if you could tell us first, the size of your league and then second, when Betts went.
TIA.
Noahs Troopers
Footballguy
Good point, and also Gibbs said redskin fans should "pray" for Portis, sounds pretty worried to me.If you watch the presser from today at one point Gibbs almost says the word surgery. Could be Gibbs and his old age, but he did seem a little nervous at todays presser. You can watch it at redskins.com
Mario Kart
Footballguy
I wouldnt worry to much... Portis is a ####### soldier!
mike303
Footballguy
Wake up. Pat Tillman was a SOLDIER. Portis is merely an overpaid athlete. Let's not confuse the two. That equates to the "heroic" effort Owens made to rehab in time for the Super Bowl.
Or they go to be sure their #1 offensive weapon has the best care, best diagnosis and best chance for rehab and recovery.Come on guys - the sky is NOT falling. The 'skins are being cautious - they are making sure Portis does the right thign and heals properly.At this point, why do anything else? It's not like you're surging for the playoffs....
Mario Kart
Footballguy
University of Miami/Kellen Winslow down?
strong
Footballguy
I'm not overly concerned, but I'm not thrilled that Portis is heading to the leading arm/shoulder surgeon in the country. Dr. Andrews is often the last stop for pitchers after they have seen other specialists (in the hopes surgery isn't required). And a visit to Dr. Andrews most often means the athlete will be shut down. I haven't heard of many athletes seeing Dr. Andrews right away unless the injury is very severe. In fantasy baseball circles, he's even earned himself some nicknames. And I think it takes quite the reputation for a doctor to gain some familiarity with sports fans. So, I and others were just voicing concern over that. I wasn't however, suggesting he should drop way down your rankings...
Thanks. And not sure if you know, but have you heard of many other Redskins visiting him that didn't end up under the knife? Just curious...
Spartans Rule
Footballguy
:whoosh:
Tat
Has-been punter
It's been about 4 years since I worked with Dr. Andrews, so I would have to say "no". But athletes would come in every day for check-ups, so I am sure there have been several Redskins that have come in and out of his office without the press knowing. Considering I only worked with him in the OR, I couldn't honestly tell you how many athletes came in on a daily basis. However, with this athlete being Portis, every fantasy football player will know what Portis had for breakfast this AM.
dgreen
Footballguy
Gibbs has always been a nervous person. We are reaching the point of the season when he starts to really change. He'll be a little happy go lucky for several months in the offseason then he does a complete 180 and everything is completely serious.As for praying, it goes along with what I just said and that Gibbs is always asking for fans to pray. It's just something he says and does. It is not an indication of his worry level in regards to Portis.On Mike and Mike this morning, John Clayton said the Redskins don't appear to hiding anything and they are equally optimistic behind closed doors as they are to the press.Good point, and also Gibbs said redskin fans should "pray" for Portis, sounds pretty worried to me.If you watch the presser from today at one point Gibbs almost says the word surgery. Could be Gibbs and his old age, but he did seem a little nervous at todays presser. You can watch it at redskins.com
redman
Footballguy
Joe Gibbs graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Lou Holtz School for Gloom, Doom, and Exaggeration of One's Opponents' Talents (LHSGDEOOT). He's the last person in the world to boast or make rosy predictions if there's any doubt at all. The truth is that all we know is that we don't know at this point.If you watch the presser from today at one point Gibbs almost says the word surgery. Could be Gibbs and his old age, but he did seem a little nervous at todays presser. You can watch it at redskins.com
Slinger
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dgreen
Footballguy
Nigel Tufnel
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redman
Footballguy
If his owner is an overreactor, then.
If possible, trade for him with your solid and healthy RB2, e.g. Bryan Westbrook. I think you come out ahead on that one. 
Nevermind - I forgot Westy was injured too. Find another example for that one; Lamont Jordan maybe?
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Nigel Tufnel
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I didn't read the whole thread. My bad. That was funny.Jeez,Nigel Tufnel said:mike303 said:X 1000
people. Learn to recognize!It was even spelled out a few posts above.
Psychology Kev said:
redman
Footballguy
Correct. It was only a partial dislocation which went back in on its own, and he will begin rehab immediately after the pain/swelling reduces.
TheLaw
Footballguy
I think we have too many doomsdaymen here. Barring any significant setback in rehab, i see no reason based on this injury for Portis' projected stats to suffer.While I have dropped him from my #2 RB to #4, I will not hesitate at this point to grab him at #5 and #8 in my drafts respectively. I almost wish they were this week.
