Will Portis be ready to go?

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by dgack

A shoulder surgery and a knee repair are not even in the zip code. CP's health is a concern, IMO, but not because of the surgery -- because he's a small guy who gets far too many touches and takes way too many shots in a power offense he's really not suited for.

I think we've got another year or two tops of prime Portis and then he starts to decline, although having Ladell find his game and become the knockout punch could lengthen Clinton's golden years.

I think thats why resigning Betts is so important. We need to develop an actual 1-2 punch, with both guys seeing very similar numbers in carries. Portis is the better back, but we can't wear him out. I think if we run the ball about 35 times a game, I'm fine with Betts seeing 13-15 of those touches.

[dmek25]

top notch doctors, top notch rehab facilities, and thinking rehab 24/7. he will be ready

[#56fanatic]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

Clinton Portis's surgery is supposively a 6 month recovery. When I tore my ACL and Meniscus, my doc (who is the same one doing Portis's surgery) said in 6 months I'd be ready to go. The surgery went well and nothing unordinary happened, but after 6 months I could not do what I used to do athletically, In fact, it has been almost 10 months since my surgery, and (although much better than the 6 month mark) I am still not what I used to be. Are there any doctors out there that can say if Portis will be the Running Back respected by so many in the beginning of the next season? Also, if he might not, this might be even more reason to secure Betts.

I would venture to say that Portis is a finely tuned athelete with the best trainers around. I would say his recovery time compared to the average person would be far less.

[Schneed10]

RBs can't operate without their legs, so a knee injury would have a much more drastic impact. A shoulder is not a big deal, it doesn't prevent him from running or cutting.

He should still be fast, still be elusive, all that stuff. The only thing is he might be tentative to lead into piles with his shoulder.

[dgack]

By the way, the best example of what I'm talking about, is Eddie George. George had seven or eight (mostly) productive years, where he was ridden HARD (only twice in that span did he get LESS than 335 carries) and then just flat out fell apart.

And I dare say that the types of runs Clinton's expected to make in this offense is a lot closer to Eddie George than his Denver days, where he was averaging 1.2 - 1.7 more ypc than he's done here.

[freddyg12]

CP needs that shoulder to be able to take hits & dish them out when he's in pass protection. He'll be cautious in recovery as will the training staff. they won't hurry him back. There's plenty of time. Maybe its a blessing, he'll come back hungry & having to earn playing time along w/Betts (I hope!).
I can already feel a good vibe for 07!!!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

There's plenty of time. Maybe its a blessing, he'll come back hungry & having to earn playing time along w/Betts (I hope!).
I can already feel a good vibe for 07!!!

There is zero chance that Portis will have to "earn" playing time next season, even if Betts is still on the roster.

[gabe1984]

How many plays do you think Portis will get in the preseason next year? Also, this may be a dumb question, but what does IMO mean?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by gabe1984

How many plays do you think Portis will get in the preseason next year? Also, this may be a dumb question, but what does IMO mean?

In My Opinion

[backrow]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

In My Opinion

IMHO, you are right!

[hesscl34]

You guys worry more than women... Portis will be FINE! I bet he'll have his best year next year.