Portis/ Parker Combination?

[PHazard]

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 with this. I dont think we will see the Same Portis this year as we saw last year. If he doesnt come to workouts in shape, if he doesnt work hard like Shanahan wants, he will be def be benched or (less likely) cut and Portis knows that. Shanahan traded Portis when he was at his best what makes you think he wouldnt just sit him now that we've seen him at his worst. I think the new regime is gonna get portis more focused due to the points above.

Everyone thinks he's washed up and to a "superstar" (his thinking) that hurts him and puts that chip on his shoulder. And his desire to pass John Riggins on the Redskins all time leading rushers is also going to motivate him.

To clear up the confusion, we currently have 3 RB's on our roster, Portis, Alridge (who i think the new RB Coach Bobby Turner can help him with his fumbles) and when Bruce Allen first signed on for the Redskins, they signed a young Bruising back in PJ Hill. So we'll hafta see what happens with our backfield but i know we wont go into the 2010 season with Portis, Parker, Hill, Alridge, AND Blount/Hardesty so we'll see.