Would you trade Clinton Portis if you are the Redskins? (1 Viewer)

[Ministry of Pain]

He has been in Washington for 3 years now. He still has a lot of playing days in front of him but you have Ladell Betts who is really looking good in the offense. It's not an easy decision but trading Portis might better your overall team. If you could upgrade the OL and make them better, I would consider doing this. Teams will come flocking to want to work a trade, especially teams that are needing a RB. The NFL draft is not going to produce a lot of memorable RB this season. I will save the Adrian Peterson/Marshawn Lynch hype for another thread...I am not terribly optimistic of either of them.

This is a good off season for teams with RB depth to work trades.

 

[PatsWillWin]

Depends, largely, on where the 1st round pick would be.

 

[Snotbubbles]

Portis' value has to be at the lowest it could possibly be. He just had shoulder surgery. I doubt many teams will line up to get him at least until they see if his shoulder can take a pounding. There's nothing wrong with having more than one back capable of carrying the load.

 

[Warpig]

He has been in Washington for 3 years now. He still has a lot of playing days in front of him but you have Ladell Betts who is really looking good in the offense. It's not an easy decision but trading Portis might better your overall team. If you could upgrade the OL and make them better, I would consider doing this. Teams will come flocking to want to work a trade, especially teams that are needing a RB. The NFL draft is not going to produce a lot of memorable RB this season. I will save the Adrian Peterson/Marshawn Lynch hype for another thread...I am not terribly optimistic of either of them. This is a good off season for teams with RB depth to work trades.

Betts is gonna regret signing that deal if they trade Portis. I guarantee if he knew he would be the starting RB next year he would have wanted more money.If I were the Redskins I would probably be pimping Portis. They've just signed Betts to a cheap deal and he's been excelling in that system in a starter roleso they have value there. They have a young play making QB in Campbell. I think they could easily get a 1st rounder for Portis. Then use it on defense or OL help. Possibly even trade down to get more picks.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Portis' value has to be at the lowest it could possibly be. He just had shoulder surgery. I doubt many teams will line up to get him at least until they see if his shoulder can take a pounding. There's nothing wrong with having more than one back capable of carrying the load.

DisagreeOnce Washington was not going to the playoffs, they sent Portis to have surgery to get him ready for next season. My point is he was playing hurt, the surgery can only make him stronger. I think this would be a great time to jettison Portis...if he had 1,500 yds and Washington made the 1st round of the playoffs, fans would be livid with the Skins for letting him go. Right now Portis probably has less support form the local media and the like, a great time IMO to send him packing to another team.Let's not forget that this guy does interviews dressed up as other people...he might not be the most stable of minds. If I am the Skins GM, I am fielding calls and listening to offers. And let's assume the 1st round pick is in the middle of the 1st round. After Peterson comes off the board. Portis will be worth a lot on draft day.

 

[Warpig]

Portis' value has to be at the lowest it could possibly be. He just had shoulder surgery. I doubt many teams will line up to get him at least until they see if his shoulder can take a pounding. There's nothing wrong with having more than one back capable of carrying the load.

They have great depth at RB. Just think...they had Portis, Betts, and Cartright who is similar to Betts. I think they'd be fine w/o Portis...obviously.

 

[diesel7982]

Portis isnt going anywhere.

 

[redman]

Draft picks tend to get overvalued when traded for proven NFL players who are still in their primes. I'd usually rather have the player than the pick if the player is any good, and what rookie player would you be happy with in trade for Portis?

The Redskins are recommitting themselves to a power running game and will need two capable RB's to carry that load through an entire season. This is a team that should net 500-550 carries through a full season, which is more than enough to keep two RB's happy, something that Betts realized when he chose to sign the extension with the team.

As good as Betts is showing that he is (and ignoring overall talent, Betts is probably a better fit in the offense than Portis is) I would want both Betts and Portis on this team going forward. Campbell and that o-line have shown that they're at their best when they've established the run and can play-action pass deep to their speedy WR's. That's a formula for success for this team.

 

[(HULK)]

I would not trade Portis for a 1st rounder.

Chances are, the player they get with that pick will not be as good.

Portis is, talent-wise, a top 5 RB in the league.

I would consider moving Betts for a 3rd.

 

[SproutDaddy]

Portis isnt going anywhere.

Betts is nowhere near the RB Portis is.

 

[The_Man]

I would trade him for Champ Bailey.

 

[EdwardCat]

How many teams would kill for a backup like Betts? Let's see...

Detroit

Arizona

Seattle

Oakland

Cleveland

Buffalo

Kansas City

Tampa bay

 

[Marvelous]

Portis will not be traded because:

1. I seriously doubt anyone will give up a 1st round pick for him. Two years ago, James and Alexander could be had for a 2nd round pick and there were no takers. I doubt Portis can get a 1st.

2. Any team trading for Portis will have to assume his hefty contract. I am not sure many teams will want to pay that for an aging rb coming off a lot of injuries.

3. Gibbs loves Portis

4. The Redskins will take a big cap hit to trade Portis. They are already looking at a big cap hit to get rid of Archuleta.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Let's not forget that this guy does interviews dressed up as other people...he might not be the most stable of minds. If I am the Skins GM, I am fielding calls and listening to offers.

Interesting thread, but I very much disagree with this point. The guy has a sense of humor- that doesn't mean that he isn't fine mentally. From everything I've heard Portis is very well liked by his teamates and gives it all on every play. He also does a lot of little things like blocking that often go unnoticed.Betts has played well, so if the Skins could address a big need then I wouldn't mind trading Portis.

 

[The Duff Man]

Portis will not be traded because:

1. I seriously doubt anyone will give up a 1st round pick for him. Two years ago, James and Alexander could be had for a 2nd round pick and there were no takers. I doubt Portis can get a 1st.

2. Any team trading for Portis will have to assume his hefty contract. I am not sure many teams will want to pay that for an aging rb coming off a lot of injuries.

3. Gibbs loves Portis

4. The Redskins will take a big cap hit to trade Portis. They are already looking at a big cap hit to get rid of Archuleta.

I agree with your post, but will point out that he is 25.

 

[jbz]

Portis is young in age, but his body is older then that. He even says so himself. He's got a lot of wear on his smaller body because of the way he plays. Dude is a fierce blocker. Lays people out constantly.

Neither Portis or Betts has proven they can still healthy a full season, though Portis has much more touches compared to Betts. I think keep both is a must for the Skins. They provide 2 very different running styles and in today's NFL, teams need 2 quality RBs. On the flip side, RBs are usually easy to replace compared to other positions, so if a great offer came, who knows.

 

[Foosball God]

How many teams would kill for a backup like Betts? Let's see...

Detroit

Arizona

Seattle

Oakland

Cleveland

Buffalo

Kansas City

Tampa bay

Key words.

 

[mozzy84]

I would not trade Portis for a 1st rounder.Chances are, the player they get with that pick will not be as good.Portis is, talent-wise, a top 5 RB in the league.I would consider moving Betts for a 3rd.

true the player might not be as good, but the portis money would be off the books to spend elsewhere, I think that would be the whole point in trading him.

 

[redman]

Let's not forget that this guy does interviews dressed up as other people...he might not be the most stable of minds. If I am the Skins GM, I am fielding calls and listening to offers.

Interesting thread, but I very much disagree with this point. The guy has a sense of humor- that doesn't mean that he isn't fine mentally. From everything I've heard Portis is very well liked by his teamates and gives it all on every play. He also does a lot of little things like blocking that often go unnoticed.Betts has played well, so if the Skins could address a big need then I wouldn't mind trading Portis.

Portis is a goofball who doesn't mind laughing at himself. That doesn't put him within 100 miles of Dimitrius Underwood or Alonzo Spellman, or TO for that matter. If that were the only reason why he was noteworthy, that would be one thing but the guy is one of the hardest working and toughest players on that team, to speak nothing of his talent.

 

[Bizkiteer]

This is like asking if you'd trade LT2 because you have Turner.

My answer is NO!!! That better the FO's answer if it ever comes up too.

 

[dgreen]

I would not trade Portis for a 1st rounder.Chances are, the player they get with that pick will not be as good.Portis is, talent-wise, a top 5 RB in the league.I would consider moving Betts for a 3rd.

true the player might not be as good, but the portis money would be off the books to spend elsewhere, I think that would be the whole point in trading him.

The Redskins would take a huge cap hit if they traded Portis. In fact, they'd have to pay more to trade him than keep him.

 

[Marvelous]

Portis will not be traded because:

1. I seriously doubt anyone will give up a 1st round pick for him. Two years ago, James and Alexander could be had for a 2nd round pick and there were no takers. I doubt Portis can get a 1st.

2. Any team trading for Portis will have to assume his hefty contract. I am not sure many teams will want to pay that for an aging rb coming off a lot of injuries.

3. Gibbs loves Portis

4. The Redskins will take a big cap hit to trade Portis. They are already looking at a big cap hit to get rid of Archuleta.

I agree with your post, but will point out that he is 25.

I realize that Portis is not that old, but he is already in his 5th season. Portis already has a lot of wear and tear on him.

 

[Mapmaker]

Portis isn't going anywhere, Duckett is an unrestricted free agent and will be moving on this offseason ... why for even 1 second would you even think the Skins would part with Portis

 

[softball]

My take on this Betts signing is a little different than the "Trade Portis" idea.

I think CP is hurt, and it's not the kind of hurt that will go away...ever.

He dislocated that shoulder in the socket if I recall correctly. And it could easily happen again, even with the surgery (this is my understanding of that type of injury)

So the Skins have insured themselves with Betts.

So no, I wouldn't trade Portis, and I hope he falls to the late 2nd early 3rd next year in FF drafts. I would love to get him that late if I'm at the tp of a draft.

 

[-OZ-]

Having two solid to spectacular backs is a good thing. Add to that Campbell is developing, and the skins need to keep both Betts and Portis.

Almost anyone is tradeable at a certain price, but nobody will pay what it would take (which IMO is more than a mid 1st)

 

[redman]

I'm hoping that next year's Portis-Betts combo looks like Priest-LJ did during the second half of 2004 through the first half of 2005.

 

[dparker713]

There is no way anyone offers a first for Portis, its doubtful they'd even offer a second for him. The poll is flawed.

 

[Iron Mike Tomczak]

if i were in charge of the 'skins of course id try to trade portis to round out the team, maybe trying to get another good WR or some line help. Defensively as well id do the same with CBs and DLine.

THe skins are deep at RB with 2 very good backs, Id say why not trade one in exchange for some more W's

 

[bollocks28]

Maybe for a quality DB like a Champ Bailey... but that trades like that never happen.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

There is no way anyone offers a first for Portis, its doubtful they'd even offer a second for him. The poll is flawed.

There's no way anyone offers a first for ANY RB*, and no way anyone offers a second for one coming off serious injuries. League FOs see RBs as having too short shelf lives to justify parting with a high pick. * -- except LT2 but obviously he's not going anywhere.

 

[dgreen]

Gibbs was on the radio today and said they have received a lot of calls about a trade. Gibbs said he is not interested.

 

[x260bm]

Portis will not be traded because:1. I seriously doubt anyone will give up a 1st round pick for him. Two years ago, James and Alexander could be had for a 2nd round pick and there were no takers. I doubt Portis can get a 1st.2. Any team trading for Portis will have to assume his hefty contract. I am not sure many teams will want to pay that for an aging rb coming off a lot of injuries.3. Gibbs loves Portis4. The Redskins will take a big cap hit to trade Portis. They are already looking at a big cap hit to get rid of Archuleta.

Portis still has more than 31.5 million left on his contract.