Portis is playing ... Backup
 

As if we needed another reason to hype the opening game.... Portis will back up Betts most likely according to Gibbs.

Imagine portis coming in on 3rd down and breaking a big run.

I am going to crazy if that happens.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2580601]ESPN.com - NFL - Reverse run? Gibbs says Portis will be backup in opener[/url]

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wow this is kinda good news, at least he is available if we struggle, but id rather only use him if we need him...

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Agreed.. I dont want to risk him if hes not fully healthy.. I hope this injury will be fully behind him come the Cowboys game.

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This seems like a good situation, IMO. Portis will get some carries to help get back into game shape, but won't really have to worry about carrying the bulk of the team's production.
I hope Betts and Duckett look so good that Portis won't even need to touch the field, just so he's 100% for dallas.

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isnt this a duplicate thread? matty, oh matty, where are you?

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we wont need him against the vikings weak run defense

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according to last year, the vikings run defense wasnt that bad. only allowed 3 running backs to gain 100 yards against them

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I think portis is playing possum with all of us. Alot of people seem to think that we signed duckett because the portis injury is worse than what has been reported. I think the signing of duckett is all about the goal line situations and the 3 or 4 and short. Portis' shoulder will be a question mark all season and duckett is in here for those potential situations. Why use a pickup with a plow when you have a dump truck with a plow on it. Its a pretty simple use of physics. It takes more to slow down a dump truck than lets say a high performace pickup like the ford lightning

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I think this makes no sense at all. If he is ready to go turn him loose. If this is a decoy so Minny has to plan for him, that is fine. But if there is any doubt, hold him out until next week.

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I really don't know what to think at this point to be honest. And I guess that's what they want the Vikings to think too. Mission accomplished.

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"After my shower I feel 96.1 percent"...LMFAO

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anyone heard from portis since the saturday interview. is he at 100%?

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[quote=jbcjr14;213352]"After my shower I feel 96.1 percent"...LMFAO[/quote]

HA! This is why I love Portis. :)

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Why do they list Portis and Springs on the starting line up when they know they aren't starting, or is that just standard practice?

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I just dont see the importance of Portis playing at less than 100%, especially a non divisional game, and the 1st game of the year. I would much rather him take the time off, come back against a very stiff Dallas rush defense. I know its Monday night, the 1st game, but you dont go to playoffs, or win the division in the 1st week. Portis being healthy for 15 games is more important than playing week 1. my opinion!

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[quote=#56fanatic;213699]I just dont see the importance of Portis playing at less than 100%, especially a non divisional game, and the 1st game of the year. I would much rather him take the time off, come back against a very stiff Dallas rush defense. I know its Monday night, the 1st game, but you dont go to playoffs, or win the division in the 1st week. Portis being healthy for 15 games is more important than playing week 1. my opinion![/quote]

Guys, I think Portis is fine. Maybe Ladell Betts gets the start tonight, but I bet we see a lot of Portis. He and Betts were splitting a lot of time toward the end of last year anyway when Portis was banged up. They may both get 10-15 carries and that way Portis does not have to come out and carry the load for 25-30 times tonight. I think we will see a little Duckett as well. WHY NOT!!! THROW EVERYONE AT THE VIKES TONIGHT! LET'S GET IT ON! Sorry for the outburst, I just can't focus on work today!

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why doesnt TJ show up on the depth chart on redskins.com...they have rock ahead of him???

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but yea bottom line....if we are not down by alot i really do not want them to put in Portis!! We can handle the Vikes and it would be stupid to risk greater injury even if he is self proclaimed 100%. We should rest him this week and let him tear it up in Dallas!!!!

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But yea what do i know....i just checked the projected starting lineups on Redskins.com and they have Portis starting.

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[quote=DaveyFoSho;213731]But yea what do i know....i just checked the projected starting lineups on Redskins.com and they have Portis starting.[/quote]

Davey, check out the bottom of that Depth Chart. It says that the Depth Chart is unofficial. I think that is the Depth Chart in a perfect world where no one is hurt. I would not go by that.

I just want Gibbs to tell me with a straight face, why if Portis is healthy enough to get into a game, why he doesn't start? Can anyone explain that? "Well, we like Barry Sanders and think he will be healthy, but he will back up Mrs. Magilicutty tonight and come in off the bench!" Yeah right!

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Vikes D Line is very stoudt and it will be tough to run between the tackles tonight. I can't wait to see the first couple of offensive formations. Hopefully the on/off switch is ready to be flipped!

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[quote=scowan;213734]Davey, check out the bottom of that Depth Chart. It says that the Depth Chart is unofficial. I think that is the Depth Chart in a perfect world where no one is hurt. I would not go by that.

I just want Gibbs to tell me with a straight face, why if Portis is healthy enough to get into a game, why he doesn't start? Can anyone explain that? "Well, we like Barry Sanders and think he will be healthy, but he will back up Mrs. Magilicutty tonight and come in off the bench!" Yeah right![/quote]

but still i would like to see duckett ahead of rock even if its unofficial....I think we are all making this portis thing bigger than it should be! I dunno maybe gibbs thinks we have enough without portis that we shld not risk further injury unless its a team that will give us trouble. Portis will probably return as the starter!