Clinton Portis/Larry Johnson/Willie Parker Fantasy News 2010-2011

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Report: Portis will hang onto starting RB job </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Clinton Portis - RB - WAS - Jul. 15</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Clinton Portis is "expected to hold off Larry Johnson and Willie Parker for the starting job," team sources tell the Washington Post.
The Post's sources were glowing in their praise of Portis, who accepted Mike Shanahan's challenge to improve his conditioning. The 29-year-old is down to 217 pounds after playing near 230 last season. While Portis is a poor bet to regain his explosiveness and stay healthy for 16 games, he's reportedly in tip-top shape and "highly motivated" entering training camp.
Source: Washington Post




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[HacheMan]

Yeah, until week 3 when he's hurt again.....

 

[HacheMan]

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Clinton Portis - RB - Redskins </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Cffensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan continued to heap praise on Clinton Portis as the start of Redskins camp.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>"What I've seen of Clinton, he's been as good of a leader, as good of an example as any player that I've been around so far," said Shanahan. Though Portis enjoyed an impressive, diligent offseason, it remains to be seen what's left of his ability. He's averaged better than 4.1 yards per carry in just one of the last three seasons, and ranks fourth on the active list for career carries. Only LaDainian Tomlinson, Thomas Jones, and Fred Taylor have more.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Matt Terl on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

Clinton Portis - RB - Redskins Clinton Portis opened Redskins training camp as the starting running back, as expected.
Since the Redskins have a new regime in town, Portis' place atop the depth chart is more a result of an excellent offseason as opposed to veteran deference. Still, he'll have to hold off Larry Johnson and Willie Parker over the next six weeks while staying injury free. The latter, at least, is a tall order for him. July 29
Source: Rick Maese on Twitter

 

[HacheMan]

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Clinton Portis - RB - Redskins </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Coach Mike Shanahan has been "very impressed" with Clinton Portis early in training camp.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Asked if Portis can still break long runs, Shanny replied, "I sure hope so. If not, he's not going to be our running back." While Portis has earned the benefit of the doubt from the Redskins after a strong offseason, we remain skeptical that he can break off runs longer than 10-15 yards. His burst has been gone for a year and a half now.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Rich Campbell on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

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Larry Johnson - RB - Redskins </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Larry Johnson has "actually shown a burst at times" in training camp, according to ESPN's Matt Mosley.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>While that's hardly effusive praise, one longtime Redskins scribe is predicting that LJ will end up with more carries than Clinton Portis this season. It's certainly a possibility. Portis is not only an extreme injury risk, he's also not played well enough to keep a stranglehold on the job. Meanwhile, we've yet to find anyone who believes Willie Parker will make this team.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

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Clinton Portis - RB - Redskins </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Washington Post confirms that Clinton Portis "seems to be on track" to be the Redskins' No. 1 running back in Week 1.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Portis opened camp as the starter and has done nothing to surrender the gig. Larry Johnson will start Saturday's preseason game, but it's just part of coach Mike Shanahan's planned rotation. Still, Portis' declining burst and injury proneness are major reasons that fantasy owners should stay away.
Aug. 19 - 1:08 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Washington Post</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

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Clinton Portis - RB - Redskins </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Clinton Portis (wrist) is practicing fully for the Redskins this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Portis missed some snaps with the injury in last week's marathon overtime against the Texans, but he's fully expected to start against the Rams. Keiland Williams is worth a look this week in 12-team leagues as the Redskins' new No. 2 back.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Grant Paulsen on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

 

[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Portis will start, but 3rd-down role looming </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Clinton Portis - RB - WAS - Sep. 30 - 2:43 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed that Clinton Portis (wrist) will start Sunday's game at Philadelphia.
NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora continues to hear, however, that Portis is moving toward a role as a passing-down specialist with Ryan Torain getting "more and more" of the carries. Torain must be owned in all leagues while Portis can't be trusted as more than a flex play going forward. Keiland Williams isn't worth a roster spot with Portis assuming the third-down role.
Source: Redskins Insider on Twitter
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[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Portis doesn't believe he'll play in Week 5 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Clinton Portis - RB - WAS - Oct. 5 - 10:44 a.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>Clinton Portis (groin) said on his radio show that he "doesn't think the team would allow (him) to attempt to play Sunday."
Portis admitted to hearing his groin "pop" during Sunday's win over Philly, which certainly isn't a good sign. We don't know the extent of the injury yet, but Week 5 seems unlikely, and it's possible it could cost him multiple weeks. Ryan Torain will be the featured runner while Portis is out.
Source: Ryan O'Halloran on Twitter
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[HacheMan]

<TABLE width="100%" align=center><TBODY><TR><TD class=vaLabel vAlign=top rowSpan=5 width=100 align=middle> </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Injured Portis may be done with the Redskins </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Clinton Portis - RB - WAS - Oct. 6 - 5:30 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>The Washington Post suggests that Clinton Portis "has played his last game" for the Redskins.
Portis' recovery from a separated groin will be no easy task, and first-year Redskins coach Mike Shanahan is pursuing a "roster overhaul" that includes replacing aging, declining veterans with younger players in at least some cases. Said Shanahan Wednesday of Ryan Torain, "He’s a top back in the National Football League. There’s no question about it." Portis is a good bet to end up on injured reserve. He's due $8.254 million in 2011.
Source: Washington Post
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[HacheMan]

Ryan Torain - RB - Redskins ESPN's Sal Paolantonio confirms that Ryan Torain will start Sunday's game against Packers.
Skins coach Mike Shanahan is known for playing musical chairs at tailback and signed Keiland Williams off the practice squad Saturday, but Torain is slated for the bulk of the workload in Sunday's game. Paolantonio calls Torain a "perfect fit" for the Washington zone-blocking scheme that involves initial movement to the strong side of the offensive formation, then requires a sharp cut by the runner back to the weak side. The Packers have been surprisingly soft in run defense so far this season. October 10 - 10:15 a.m. ET

 

[The Sports Scientist]

Any thoughts on how this carousel will be conducted after the Skins return from bye week? Portis could potentially return after the bye, but according to CBSfantasy most likely he will return week 11. Currently have Torain in 1 league, Keiland available in both my leagues, Portis available in one.

 

[The Sports Scientist]

Just saw on ESPN ticker that Portis is a GO for Sunday....