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SmootSmack · 02-28-2011, 06:35 PM

I'm not sure he ever truly got the respect he deserved both on and off the field. In my mind, he goes down as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Redskins uniform.

That said though, it was time for him to go. His star was fading and when you're in the position we are you have to make difficult decisions. I've been a Torain fan since before we brought him in, but I don't believe he can carry the load and he's not as explosive as you'd like to see. My guess is they (if free agency allows them to) bring in a veteran back with some explosiveness to him and he and ATV share the workload with KW emerging as the #3 back.

I don't think Davis or the other guy (Brown?) have much of a shot here

02-28-2011, 06:35 PM	#85
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Shanahan: Portis will be allowed to test the market (updated: Portis officially released) I'm not sure he ever truly got the respect he deserved both on and off the field. In my mind, he goes down as one of the greatest players to ever wear a Redskins uniform. That said though, it was time for him to go. His star was fading and when you're in the position we are you have to make difficult decisions. I've been a Torain fan since before we brought him in, but I don't believe he can carry the load and he's not as explosive as you'd like to see. My guess is they (if free agency allows them to) bring in a veteran back with some explosiveness to him and he and ATV share the workload with KW emerging as the #3 back. I don't think Davis or the other guy (Brown?) have much of a shot here __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You