Portis/ Parker Combination?

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I honestly expect Clinton Portis to be a different player this year. Look, he just watched two of his best friends get booted from the team, he's a whisker away from being the all-time leading rusher in Redskins history; a feat, mind you, that would be huge for a guy that might not make to Canton. I also think he's looking forward to transitioning to a system that suits his true running style.

Sure he's had a couple of spats with some ex-Skins and traded barbs with Jason Campbell, but no one ever accused the guy of laying down on game day. This is it for Clinton Portis. Either he makes it happen this year as a Redskin or he bounces around the league for the remainder of his career.

I agree, plus, he'll have respect for Shanahan as a proven coach that he never had for the inexperienced Zorn. Zorn and Portis had issues from the start and CP had no respect for his coach. He SHOULD respect any position of authority, but did not. I believe he'll view the team as less of a sinking ship and will be more motivated under Shanny. Like I said, he had attitude issues he should not have been having, but I think he'll behave better this year.


Portis and Parker are similar backs...big producers earlier in their careers, now both need someone to compliment them simply to cut down the workload. I think they'll both be very good for us...a solid 1-2 punch if we can fix the line.