Is Duckett's presence going to piss off CP??

[scowan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Gibbs said Portis was ahead of schedule in his rehab. You'd think that would mean he would play in the opener.

On the other hand, it could also mean that they'll give him an extra week of rest because I think Duckett can handle the Vikes.

Malcom, I think T.J could handle the Vikes as well, but so much for Clinton's 2000 yard season. My guess is that he is really limited this year, unless that shoulder gets healthy in a hurry. What would be great is that he starts on Monday night, but only gets 15 carries and T.J. "spells" him often.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by scowan

Malcom, I think T.J could handle the Vikes as well, but so much for Clinton's 2000 yard season. My guess is that he is really limited this year, unless that shoulder gets healthy in a hurry. What would be great is that he starts on Monday night, but only gets 15 carries and T.J. "spells" him often.

If Portis wasnt hurt at all or if it was something that is not as serious as a dislocated sholder then by all means let him play against Minnisota. But being that Portis is hurt and it is a dislocated shoulder then I think that we should hold Portis out week 1 and play him week 2. No need to have Portis hurt against a team that we should be able to beat anyways...

[MTK]

Originally Posted by scowan

Malcom, I think T.J could handle the Vikes as well, but so much for Clinton's 2000 yard season. My guess is that he is really limited this year, unless that shoulder gets healthy in a hurry. What would be great is that he starts on Monday night, but only gets 15 carries and T.J. "spells" him often.

I'd rather have a fresh and dangerous Portis at the end of the season and through the playoffs rather than a broken down Portis like last year.

If that means he runs for 1200 or 1300 yards vs. 1500 yards so be it.