Portis heard his groin "pop" (out 4-6 weeks)

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

He says he heard his groin "pop"! I've never heard of that. How does your groin "pop"?

Google searching tells me that it may be the muscle tearing. My search was not too thorough, but it did net a WebMd result.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

He says he heard his groin "pop"! I've never heard of that. How does your groin "pop"?

The thought of.......any Reproductive device....popping is....bothersome.
AND if I ever hear that in association with myself, one can only assume drinking would follow........

[Gmanc711]

I'm actually really excited to see what Ryan Torrain can do, if he starts this week. I still think Portis is a great 3rd down back, but his best days are clearly behind him.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

I'm actually really excited to see what Ryan Torrain can do, if he starts this week. Portis' best days are clearly behind him.

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[GusFrerotte]

Portis still has plenty in the tank, but yeah he had already hit the apex of his career when Gibbs was here. I like what I saw from Torain, but CP blocks better, and still seems to be more physical than him. CP out for awhile doesn't bode well for us. Torain can't do it alone.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

Portis still has plenty in the tank, but yeah he had already hit the apex of his career when Gibbs was here. I like what I saw from Torain, but CP blocks better, and still seems to be more physical than him. CP out for awhile doesn't bode well for us. Torain can't do it alone.

So I guess Torain trucking over Mikell was a fluke? When was the last time Portis trucked anyone? Although I guess Portis is known more for speed than power. But his cuts are always sloppy... dude's always losing his footing... the Eagles game was better, but I still thought Torain was better. Portis can't even seem to stay healthy anymore. What's the point of having him when a new injury pops up after every game so far? Hand, ankle, groin. He's been hanging around Haynesworth a little too much?

Torain can't block for squat, but blocking is coachable, being on the downward trek of your career is inevitable, which I feel is where Portis is going. His better years are behind him, the guy is a 2nd stringer, 3rd down back at best.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

So I guess Torain trucking over Mikell was a fluke? When was the last time Portis trucked anyone? Although I guess Portis is known more for speed than power. But his cuts are always sloppy... dude's always losing his footing... the Eagles game was better, but I still thought Torain was better. Portis can't even seem to stay healthy anymore. What's the point of having him when a new injury pops up after every game so far? Hand, ankle, groin. He's been hanging around Haynesworth a little too much?

Torain can't block for squat, but blocking is coachable, being on the downward trek of your career is inevitable, which I feel is where Portis is going. His better years are behind him, the guy is a 2nd stringer, 3rd down back at best.

Well this was Portis' last year here anyway and I think his production was pretty good. Torain was going to get plenty of chances regardless. CP going down is pretty bad for this team.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

So I guess Torain trucking over Mikell was a fluke? When was the last time Portis trucked anyone? Although I guess Portis is known more for speed than power. But his cuts are always sloppy... dude's always losing his footing... the Eagles game was better, but I still thought Torain was better. Portis can't even seem to stay healthy anymore. What's the point of having him when a new injury pops up after every game so far? Hand, ankle, groin. He's been hanging around Haynesworth a little too much?

Torain can't block for squat, but blocking is coachable, being on the downward trek of your career is inevitable, which I feel is where Portis is going. His better years are behind him, the guy is a 2nd stringer, 3rd down back at best.

Every game if we're counting trucks on blocks...ask DeMarcus Ware if CP can still lay people out.

[SmootSmack]

Think of how awesome we'd be with Torain and Chase Daniel!! Oh well, bygones.

[SBXVII]

Wow, lol, I took it a whole different way.

I was going to say TMI. Portis needs to keep his private issue's private. lol. Although don't they have something for pre-mature....... you know? popping?

[Ruhskins]

I would hate to have to trade for another RB. I think the Iggles game showed what a good RB tandem can do for our team (see Thomas Jones/Shonn Greene last year).

[skinsnut]

I dont understand the hate for Portis either...
The guy has stellar blocking skills and has shown a burst this year.
We had 3 over the hill backs on the squad and Torrain didn't even make the squad.
Even though I thought Torrain would have made the initial cut, I don't trust that he can be a starter in this league....I wish it...but wishing doesn't make it true...and a good GM should never put his trust in a wish. If Portis is seriously injured....we may be forced to make a trade for a decent back...because everyone knows....without Portis, we don't have a starting quality back.

I didn't see the first quarter...so I must be missing all the glory you guys are dumping on Torrain...what I saw was a back that didn't know when to turn upfield and make something out of nothing..and I really dont know if I'd get excited over 1 quarter of work when no team has game planned for you yet. I bet Portis would have done great this year if the blocking was there...that is the real issue...this team has only had 1 game with decent rushing numbers so far...so don't think the situation is resolved.

I like the idea of trading DT for a good back if needed.

And as for Gibbs ruining Portis...that's BS...he a RB...you run him till his tongue falls out when all you have is a running game....then you get a new one.
Remember...he got us to the playoffs twice. At least Gibbs USED all his talent...
Is it better overutilize your talent or underutilize it?
The current coaching staff has been a bit guilty of the latter.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

I dont understand the hate for Portis either...
The guy has stellar blocking skills and has shown a burst this year.
We had 3 over the hill backs on the squad and Torrain didn't even make the squad.
Even though I thought Torrain would have made the initial cut, I don't trust that he can be a starter in this league....I wish it...but wishing doesn't make it true...and a good GM should never put his trust in a wish. If Portis is seriously injured....we may be forced to make a trade for a decent back...because everyone knows....without Portis, we don't have a starting quality back.

I didn't see the first quarter...so I must be missing all the glory you guys are dumping on Torrain...what I saw was a back that didn't know when to turn upfield and make something out of nothing..and I really dont know if I'd get excited over 1 quarter of work when no team has game planned for you yet. I bet Portis would have done great this year if the blocking was there...that is the real issue...this team has only had 1 game with decent rushing numbers so far...so don't think the situation is resolved.

I like the idea of trading DT for a good back if needed.

And as for Gibbs ruining Portis...that's BS...he a RB...you run him till his tongue falls out when all you have is a running game....then you get a new one.
Remember...he got us to the playoffs twice. At least Gibbs USED all his talent...
Is it better overutilize your talent or underutilize it?
The current coaching staff has been a bit guilty of the latter.

Torrain didnt do anything spectacular, but he did show he can get consistent yardage per carry. Portis is a skilled RB and his experience alone makes him a better RB than Torrain at the moment. But Portis cant break a tackle to save his life these days and is extremely injury prone.

I agree with you that a RB should be ran and ran and ran. Riggo sure didn't have a problem with it in his day. But when its time to replace the RB then it's time to replace the RB.

I love Portis but...It's Time!

[cowboy h8er]

Clinton Portis has served us well and has been loyal to the organization. that goes a long way in the locker room. his production has been down for the past few years but so has our O-line. with the line getting in more reps our running game will get better no matter who is in the back field. I'm happy to have portis, he works harder then any other back we've had this season, injuries... yeah, but if he wasn't going all out for the skins he'd already be gone. if anything i think we should look at trading away some real wasted talent like fat Albert and get some draft picks and young talent. (sustainability). isn't their a Heisman trophy winner going into the draft this year? i can think of a few teams that need a d-tackle. shoot i also know of a wide out (randy moss) that said this is his last year on the pats.......

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by 44ever

Torrain didnt do anything spectacular, but he did show he can get consistent yardage per carry. Portis is a skilled RB and his experience alone makes him a better RB than Torrain at the moment. But Portis cant break a tackle to save his life these days and is extremely injury prone.

I agree with you that a RB should be ran and ran and ran. Riggo sure didn't have a problem with it in his day. But when its time to replace the RB then it's time to replace the RB.

I love Portis but...It's Time!

Wow he showed that for what a few runs against one team. I remember a running back that ran for over 200 yards in the SB and did nothing else his entire life.