Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever?

SmootSmack · 01-03-2006, 11:15 PM

Some interesting Portis vs. Emmitt stats here

Number of rushing yards gained by Washington running back Clinton Portis after his first four NFL seasons: 5,930 yards.

Number of rushing yards gained by the NFL's all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith after his first four NFL seasons: 5,699 yards.

Number of more carries that Portis has than Smith at this point of their careers: None. Despite having 231 more career yards after four seasons, Portis has four less carries.

SkinsLove24/7 · 01-03-2006, 11:29 PM

Kinda early to speculate but after this season and the way the O-line played it wouldn;t surprise me although it would take a long time.

skindogger47 · 01-05-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinsLove24/7

Kinda early to speculate but after this season and the way the O-line played it wouldn;t surprise me although it would take a long time.

It is never too early to speculate on the internet! Portis has a long, long career ahead of him, and barring serious injury, I believe that he will surpass Mr. Smith.

djnemo65 · 01-05-2006, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by skindogger47

It is never too early to speculate on the internet!

Excellent point!

Big C · 01-03-2006, 11:32 PM

portis will have to play a long time, so it is hard to speculate. he may not want to play until he is 35 or whatever emmit was

Redskins8588 · 01-03-2006, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Big C

portis will have to play a long time, so it is hard to speculate. he may not want to play until he is 35 or whatever emmit was

Only time will tell...

hooskins · 01-04-2006, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Big C

portis will have to play a long time, so it is hard to speculate. he may not want to play until he is 35 or whatever emmit was

Yea who knows how long he will play. On a side note Big C, I noticed you go to VA Tech brother...I attend UVA, GO HOOS GO! Hey atleast we have one thing in common.

saden1 · 01-03-2006, 11:57 PM

All I have to say is he'll be really up there once he retires...in 6 more years he could have 15 thousand yards. Also note that he has 41 more yards than LaDainian Tomlinson has in his first 4 season.

BigSKINBauer · 01-04-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

All I have to say is he'll be really up there once he retires...in 6 more years he could have 15 thousand yards. Also note that he has 41 more yards than LaDainian Tomlinson has in his first 4 season.

yah LT doesn't break crazy yardage numbers on the ground but to catch 100 balls in a season for a RB is insane

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hooskins · 01-04-2006, 03:11 AM

Yea we still have a long time to go until we find out, but those are some interesting stats.

amorentz · 01-04-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

yah LT doesn't break crazy yardage numbers on the ground but to catch 100 balls in a season for a RB is insane

CHECK OUT OUR INJURY REPORT!!!!

GUESS WHO IS PROBABLE. NO guess. NO NO NO GUESS. yup thats right SPRINGS!!!

I still see him listed as Questionable on Redskins.com. Where did you see this?

Redskins8588 · 01-04-2006, 03:28 AM

Also, barring any kind of serious injury to Portis I do think that he can accomplish this feat!!!

jamf · 01-04-2006, 04:10 AM

its not all up to portis. Dallas was Winning for most of Emmitts run and they had an awesome Oline.

The only way portis or any other back is going to break that record is by being on "dynasty".

Redskins8588 · 01-04-2006, 04:46 AM

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its not all up to portis. Dallas was Winning for most of Emmitts run and they had an awesome Oline.

The only way portis or any other back is going to break that record is by being on "dynasty".

I would have to disagree with that, I mean look at Larry Johnson for KC, he only started 9 games this year and he amassed over 1700 yards. I do think that KC has one of the best O-lines but by no means are they a "dynasty." I think that Portis has a leigit shot at the record along with LT and Johnson. And none of them are on what anyone would call a "dynasty" team.

mheisig · 01-04-2006, 08:39 AM

Very interesting stats - looks like Portis is in excellent company for his first four years.

I think it's pretty hard to speculate about him keeping up the pace and beating someone like Smith. RB is the most physically demanding, physically punishing position on the field and they don't usually last long. Look at guys like Priest Holmes or Terrel Davis, just taking a beating. It's pretty rare for a RB to keep up that level of production for long, let alone until his late 30s / early 40s.

I think Portis is one hell of a tough guy - he takes a beating every week and keeps on going. It's really a matter of how long his body can take the punishment more than anything else.

If defenders would stop horse-collaring him (it's a damn horse-collar, under the pads or not!) he'd probably have a much better shot.

01-03-2006, 11:15 PM	#1
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? Some interesting Portis vs. Emmitt stats here Number of rushing yards gained by Washington running back Clinton Portis after his first four NFL seasons: 5,930 yards. Number of rushing yards gained by the NFL's all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith after his first four NFL seasons: 5,699 yards. Number of more carries that Portis has than Smith at this point of their careers: None. Despite having 231 more career yards after four seasons, Portis has four less carries. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-03-2006, 11:29 PM	#2
SkinsLove24/7 Special Teams Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bowie, MD Age: 39 Posts: 423	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? Kinda early to speculate but after this season and the way the O-line played it wouldn;t surprise me although it would take a long time.

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Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 40 Posts: 4,453	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? portis will have to play a long time, so it is hard to speculate. he may not want to play until he is 35 or whatever emmit was __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

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saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 46 Posts: 10,069	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? All I have to say is he'll be really up there once he retires...in 6 more years he could have 15 thousand yards. Also note that he has 41 more yards than LaDainian Tomlinson has in his first 4 season.

01-04-2006, 03:11 AM	#10
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 39 Posts: 8,606	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? Yea we still have a long time to go until we find out, but those are some interesting stats. __________________ Vacancy

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Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 47 Posts: 2,519	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? Also, barring any kind of serious injury to Portis I do think that he can accomplish this feat!!! __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

01-04-2006, 04:10 AM	#13
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,427	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? its not all up to portis. Dallas was Winning for most of Emmitts run and they had an awesome Oline. The only way portis or any other back is going to break that record is by being on "dynasty".

01-04-2006, 08:39 AM	#15
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 42 Posts: 2,119	Re: Will Portis Be the Greatest Ever? Very interesting stats - looks like Portis is in excellent company for his first four years. I think it's pretty hard to speculate about him keeping up the pace and beating someone like Smith. RB is the most physically demanding, physically punishing position on the field and they don't usually last long. Look at guys like Priest Holmes or Terrel Davis, just taking a beating. It's pretty rare for a RB to keep up that level of production for long, let alone until his late 30s / early 40s. I think Portis is one hell of a tough guy - he takes a beating every week and keeps on going. It's really a matter of how long his body can take the punishment more than anything else. If defenders would stop horse-collaring him (it's a damn horse-collar, under the pads or not!) he'd probably have a much better shot. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

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