Clinton Portis 50/50 for the Dallas game, injury updates

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

If this is a 2nd degree MCL sprain it sure does make you think not only about Dallas, but about the playoff push with CP in less than par condition, to say the least..?

# So Clinton Portis mentioned on John Thompson’s radio show on ESPN980 that he has a second-degree MCL sprain, which is what prompted Coach Zorn’s 50/50 assessment yesterday. Portis held out hope of playing on Sunday night, but I was a bit unsettled to find that a second-degree MCL sprain is what knocked LaDainian Tomlinson out of the playoffs last season. Not entirely encouraging news there, to say the least.

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This doesn't make me feel any better...

ESPN - Second-degree MCL sprain to sideline LT six weeks - NFL

Here's more info on MCL sprains:

Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain (MCL Sprain) in Depth - Knee

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

This doesn't make me feel any better...

ESPN - Second-degree MCL sprain to sideline LT six weeks - NFL

Here's more info on MCL sprains:

Medial Collateral Ligament Sprain (MCL Sprain) in Depth - Knee

Rehab 6-8 weeks. Don't return to soon. It's time for some of our other R.B.'s to step up. That's what they're paid for. I feel for Portis, he's been awesome this year. If it really is a second degree sprain, the best we could hope for is to make the playoffs and get him back in time to help us in the postseason.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Rehab 6-8 weeks. Don't return to soon. It's time for some of our other R.B.'s to step up. That's what they're paid for. I feel for Portis, he's been awesome this year.

Yep - this is why we have a legit #2 at tailback. Betts should be toward the end of his recovery and just working on strength and flexibility now. Hopefully by Seattle he's ready to carry the full load and pickup where he left off in '06: rushing for 100+ ypg.

[The Goat]

Yeah fellas I basically wish Zorn and co would go into this game not counting on CP, Betts or Moss and instead create a game-plan that starts to incorporate other weapons. Unwise IMO to expect much from tailbacks w/ serious knee sprains and likewise whenever Moss has hammy pulls (every fucking year). Among the WR corp I really hope we start ARL and then rotate Thrash, Thomas and Kelly if he plays. See who is on their game for the day and getting open and then get them the ball. Also, let's get Davis more involved. I suppose this probably sounds risky but what is the alternative... hope that Moss and CP get totally healthy in another 5 days so we can go back to the same old offense that teams are expecting? Please. It's time to see what JC can do when he has to carry the offense - great QBs have to learn to do this. Zorn should give him the shot.

And sure we can still run the ball. Rotate SA, Rock and even Sellers to keep em guessing.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Yeah fellas I basically wish Zorn and co would go into this game not counting on CP, Betts or Moss and instead create a game-plan that starts to incorporate other weapons. Unwise IMO to expect much from tailbacks w/ serious knee sprains and likewise whenever Moss has hammy pulls (every fucking year). Among the WR corp I really hope we start ARL and then rotate Thrash, Thomas and Kelly if he plays. See who is on their game for the day and getting open and then get them the ball. Also, let's get Davis more involved. I suppose this probably sounds risky but what is the alternative... hope that Moss and CP get totally healthy in another 5 days so we can go back to the same old offense that teams are expecting? Please. It's time to see what JC can do when he has to carry the offense - great QBs have to learn to do this. Zorn should give him the shot.

And sure we can still run the ball. Rotate SA, Rock and even Sellers to keep em guessing.

I agree and have been thinking that is what would happen after the break even if Portis and Moss were healthy. This is a growing offense and it's time to grow. Unfortunately we've had some setbacks with our rookies but thats just the way it is. I think (hoping) Zorn is going to start breaking some new stuff out and also improve on what we are already doing. I'm still waiting on the 2 tightend set with Davis and I think it could be beneficial for us. Especially inside the 20. Thomas was open enough to catch that TD that was called back because of the BS penalty on Heyer in the Cardinals? game. Let's see some more of that. We should see how creative the Z-man is down the stretch. Sometimes you have to make do with what you have. I think Zorn will adjust. It seems like he's done a pretty good job of adjusting his offense to the players so far.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

I agree and have been thinking that is what would happen after the break even if Portis and Moss were healthy. This is a growing offense and it's time to grow. Unfortunately we've had some setbacks with our rookies but thats just the way it is. I think (hoping) Zorn is going to start breaking some new stuff out and also improve on what we are already doing. I'm still waiting on the 2 tightend set with Davis and I think it could be beneficial for us. Especially inside the 20. Thomas was open enough to catch that TD that was called back because of the BS penalty on Heyer in the Cardinals? game. Let's see some more of that. We should see how creative the Z-man is down the stretch. Sometimes you have to make do with what you have. I think Zorn will adjust. It seems like he's done a pretty good job of adjusting his offense to the players so far.

Good analysis and I won't be surprised either if the offensive scheme is more dynamic starting Sunday night.

[GMScud]

Pass pro has been a big issue for Dallas, and with Portis looking like he won't play and Betts still not full go, we're gonna have to pass first in this one. I hope all the assessments the coaches did during the bye week have some plans to compensate when 26 can't get on the field.

Last week I was pumped for this game. Now I'm a little more worried.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Pass pro has been a big issue for Dallas, and with Portis looking like he won't play and Betts still not full go, we're gonna have to pass first in this one. I hope all the assessments the coaches did during the bye week have some plans to compensate when 26 can't get on the field.

Last week I was pumped for this game. Now I'm a little more worried.

You know the funny thing is, this is the WCO, we're SUPPOSE to pass first. I think we kinda got away from that.

[jamf]

Holy shit!
Someone poured acid in the koolaid.

[Meks]

i'm trippin.

[hail_2_da_skins]

I hate to be the profit of doom but ...

REDSKINS - Portis - Moss = LOSS

[MTK]

It's too early to be tossing around the bust label. We knew Thomas was on the green side coming in, he's only confirmed that so far.

[skinsfan_nn]

JC's take...a MUST WIN ALSO! Lets get it on! Whoever is in there has to step it up.

Posted at 12:26 PM ET, 11/12/2008
Campbell Says It's a Must-Win Game for Skins, Too

From Jason La Canfora:

Jason Campbell said he agrees with the Dallas Cowboys on one thing: The game Sunday is a "must-win" for his team, too.

"It's must-win for both teams," said Campbell, sounding like several Dallas players who said they need to win to stay in the playoff hunt. "Something's got to give."

Campbell said that if Clinton Portis does not play, it will make things "different" for the passing game, but that he has confidence in all the running backs.

"We'll all have to step up our game a little more," if Portis can't play, Campbell said.

[calia]

If we do not have Portis (or have him at less than 100%), with Betts coming off an injury and Alexander having his best years behind him (and showin rust), this game scares me. Demarcus Ware may be in our backfield all day if we're forced to throw all the time -- the Steelers LBs certainly spent a lot of time there. To me, this game will come down to whether our D can (finally) force some turnovers and whether we can sustain some drives even with a hobbled running game.

[53Fan]

Well Portis can straigten his leg out today. Will we see a miracle Sunday night?