My Take--Portis on the Move Again - Page 2

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-12-2006, 01:09 AM

The Redskins just gave Betts a 5 yr, 11 million dollar extension. He seems to be a durable back with a good skill set. I just don't see that as the kind of money that you'd invest in a backup RB. It wouldn't surprise me to see the Redskins trade Portis in the offseason.

I could see him going to the following teams:

Denver: Bell can't carry the load, it's obvious. He's a change of pace/3rd down back. This is not good for us.

The Goddamned Jets: They don't have a legitimate back to replace Martin, IMO. Washington and Houston both seem like backups. Portis would give them a franchise back and great option behind a young and rapidly improving solid line.

Houston: This is dependent on how Davis returns from his injury. Dayne, Lundy, and Gado aren't the answer. Portis knows Kubiak from Denver, and he's familiar with their zone blocking scheme. A possible fit. They could also offer a high 2nd for him, which would be good trade fodder for Wash.

Other teams that need backs: Oakland (no way, he'd refuse that trade, and who could blame him) Green Bay (if Green leaves, but I doubt Portis would want to go there either).

I thought this might be interesting to discuss. Just thought about it as I was shaving.

jspchief · 12-12-2006, 08:45 AM

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Blue Springs High School...

Represent.

Iowa Hawkeyes...

Represent.

|Zach| · 12-12-2006, 10:29 AM

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Iowa Hawkeyes...

Represent.

The recruiting trip story I heard from his trip was...wow.

Just wow.

Molitoth · 12-12-2006, 01:21 PM

I didn't know Maroney was a local.

ps. Portis sucks, he's injured every year.

GROB · 12-12-2006, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

The Redskins just gave Betts a 5 yr, 11 million dollar extension. He seems to be a durable back with a good skill set. I just don't see that as the kind of money that you'd invest in a backup RB. It wouldn't surprise me to see the Redskins trade Portis in the offseason.

I could see him going to the following teams:

Denver: Bell can't carry the load, it's obvious. He's a change of pace/3rd down back. This is not good for us.

The Goddamned Jets: They don't have a legitimate back to replace Martin, IMO. Washington and Houston both seem like backups. Portis would give them a franchise back and great option behind a young and rapidly improving solid line.

Houston: This is dependent on how Davis returns from his injury. Dayne, Lundy, and Gado aren't the answer. Portis knows Kubiak from Denver, and he's familiar with their zone blocking scheme. A possible fit. They could also offer a high 2nd for him, which would be good trade fodder for Wash.

Other teams that need backs: Oakland (no way, he'd refuse that trade, and who could blame him) Green Bay (if Green leaves, but I doubt Portis would want to go there either).

I thought this might be interesting to discuss. Just thought about it as I was shaving.

How do you know where Portis would want to go? Bottom line is Portis will GLADLY go to where a team will pay him what he wants. I don't think Wash could take cap hit to trade him and in this league you need 2 backs now days.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-12-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GROB

How do you know where Portis would want to go? Bottom line is Portis will GLADLY go to where a team will pay him what he wants. I don't think Wash could take cap hit to trade him and in this league you need 2 backs now days.

Would you want to go to the Raiders? A rebuilding Green Bay?

Frankie · 12-12-2006, 02:36 PM

How about Indy?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-12-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Molitoth

I didn't know Maroney was a local.

He's not. Played his high school ball in STL, then at University of Minnesota.

GROB · 12-12-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

Would you want to go to the Raiders? A rebuilding Green Bay?

If they paid him he would not care, Portis is about the dollars but he is a very good back. I would love to get him back in Denver. My favorite memory of him was the WWF belt game against KC in 03.

Basileus777 · 12-12-2006, 03:53 PM

I think the cap hit would discourage this. And I doubt the Skins could get good value for Portis considering his injuries, though that hasn't stopped the Skins before. Portis is worth more to the Skins than a 3rd or maybe 2nd round pick.

Betts is a good solid player, but he isn't in the same league as a healthy Portis. Betts still has alot to prove, he has had 2 great weeks, but it was against very bad run defenses. Betts still hasn't shown he can get into the endzone, and his oline has played very well the last few weeks. He hasn't been all that durable either even in a backup role. He is turning 28 and has history of injuries.

The Skins should keep Portis unless they can get decent value for him. Its always nice to have 2 good running backs anyways, especially since both Portis and Betts are injury-prone.

Sure-Oz · 12-12-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

He's not. Played his high school ball in STL, then at University of Minnesota.

I was going to say....

If Maroney played local i would've known about that. Seeing it in this thread made me go, wtf? i never saw him play.

Simply Red · 12-12-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by (Zach)

Blue Springs High School...

Represent.

Thats RIGHT!

Go Cats!!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-12-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I was going to say....

If Maroney played local i would've known about that. Seeing it in this thread made me go, wtf? i never saw him play.

I was speaking of Missouri, not the KC metro. Damned KC-centrist bastards

Sure-Oz · 12-12-2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

I was speaking of Missouri, not the KC metro. Damned KC-centrist bastards

Simply Red · 12-12-2006, 08:52 PM

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Thats RIGHT!

Go Cats!!

Class of 91`

**Reaper16** · 12-12-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

I was speaking of Missouri, not the KC metro. Damned KC-centrist bastards

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12-12-2006, 01:09 AM
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7919572	My Take--Portis on the Move Again The Redskins just gave Betts a 5 yr, 11 million dollar extension. He seems to be a durable back with a good skill set. I just don't see that as the kind of money that you'd invest in a backup RB. It wouldn't surprise me to see the Redskins trade Portis in the offseason. I could see him going to the following teams: Denver: Bell can't carry the load, it's obvious. He's a change of pace/3rd down back. This is not good for us. The Goddamned Jets: They don't have a legitimate back to replace Martin, IMO. Washington and Houston both seem like backups. Portis would give them a franchise back and great option behind a young and rapidly improving solid line. Houston: This is dependent on how Davis returns from his injury. Dayne, Lundy, and Gado aren't the answer. Portis knows Kubiak from Denver, and he's familiar with their zone blocking scheme. A possible fit. They could also offer a high 2nd for him, which would be good trade fodder for Wash. Other teams that need backs: Oakland (no way, he'd refuse that trade, and who could blame him) Green Bay (if Green leaves, but I doubt Portis would want to go there either). I thought this might be interesting to discuss. Just thought about it as I was shaving.
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Molitoth Mahomes Fanboi Join Date: Apr 2004 Casino cash: $2654969	I didn't know Maroney was a local. ps. Portis sucks, he's injured every year.
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Frankie Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Casino cash: $10004900	How about Indy?
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Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $5085958	I think the cap hit would discourage this. And I doubt the Skins could get good value for Portis considering his injuries, though that hasn't stopped the Skins before. Portis is worth more to the Skins than a 3rd or maybe 2nd round pick. Betts is a good solid player, but he isn't in the same league as a healthy Portis. Betts still has alot to prove, he has had 2 great weeks, but it was against very bad run defenses. Betts still hasn't shown he can get into the endzone, and his oline has played very well the last few weeks. He hasn't been all that durable either even in a backup role. He is turning 28 and has history of injuries. The Skins should keep Portis unless they can get decent value for him. Its always nice to have 2 good running backs anyways, especially since both Portis and Betts are injury-prone. Last edited by Basileus777; 12-12-2006 at 04:00 PM..
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