From the what the bleep are you doing department, Dwayne Haskins was fined for something really stupid but is it significant? Really though, I just want to see what character he becomes at the induction ceremony. Portis also ran track at Miami, specializing in short sprints and was a member, along with fellow UMSHoF inductee Andre Johnson, of the BIG EAST champion 4x100 yard relay team in 2000-2001. I knew he was a very good running back, and I was going to miss ESPN taking a break from Tim Tebow coverage to play his post game interviews. So during his induction into Canton on Saturday, Washington fans will look on and wonder when the next time they'll have someone who truly represents the organization inducted. You got rid of the most powerful.

He also added 125 receiving yards. As you can see, there aren’t very many glaring differences between the players profiled. After rushing for more than 2,000 yards as a senior at Gainesville High School, he was named the Gainesville Sun Football Player of the Year, All-State, USA Today honorable mention All-American and All-State in track as a member of the state record setting 4x100 relay team. The first thought I had after asking myself if Portis deserved the Hall of Fame was that his career was too short for him to ever get inducted. [8] In the offseason, Portis stated that he tried to forge a better relationship with Zorn, but admitted that he did not have the rapport that he shared with former head coach Joe Gibbs, which he classified as a "great relationship,"[9] and stated that Gibbs was "one of the best men as far as guidance, or the way he lives his life, an example of a true champion.

That will help clear up the log jam of names, and in that gesture, could be an opening for the great Joe Jacoby to finally get his recognition. The obvious shoe-in choice, running back Adrian Peterson, isn't really associated with Washington. The latter is an NFL record for a running back's first two seasons. Portis led the NFL in rushing as late as November 23 before nagging injuries and limited playing time slowed him down; he gained only 281 yards in his final five games as the Redskins lost four of five to miss the playoffs. Although Gibbs still ran a power style of football, he implemented more outside running plays into the Redskins rushing attack to better suit Portis' style of running.

Hall of Fame president David Baker said that the expansion to 20 members was to celebrate the league's centennial anniversary while also clearing out the backlog of deserving players who have yet to get the call to Canton. This is exactly why I wrote the column. On a "Victory Monday" -- everything feels better. in 10 games. A win and a victory over the Dallas Cowboys. Critics also felt that Portis was simply a product of the Broncos' O-line scheme, and would not have much success in Washington, which was usually suited to more physical, power runners (such as Stephen Davis or John Riggins). Well, no Redskins player outside of Bailey made the semifinal list in 2019.

During this span Clinton Portis joined O.J. (Seriously, the players that I think of as NFL Hall of Famers all played/retired during my mid to late teens. AP. All Rights Reserved. Clinton rushed for 100 yards or more in 9 games, the only ones he didn't were blowout wins over Rutgers, Troy State and West Virginia, where reserves took over. "[12], On August 21, 2012, Portis announced his retirement making him 27th all-time rusher he ranked in top 20 running backs of all time. Who else could one day see the Halls of Canton? On Thursday, the Hall released its 122-member, modern-era nominees for next summer's Hall of Fame class. In January, 15 finalists will be selected. A special thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Snyder for everything they have done for me and my family, Coach Shannahan for giving me the chance of a lifetime, and Coach Gibbs for making me a man. On December 15, 2002, Portis became the youngest player (21 years, 105 days) to score 4 touchdowns in a game in a 31-24 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. in eight games. 2:23 pm ET, Steelers, Ravens in top 3 ahead of showdown, Why Herbert has looked better in NFL than at Oregon, Belichick says Allen has made one big improvement, Cowboys VP preaching 'process' after ugly start, Bucs' Godwin fractures finger, to miss Week 8 game. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. Trent Williams? Drafted by the Denver Broncos as the 51st overall pick of the 2002 NFL Draft, Clinton was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press after running for more than 1,500 yards that season. Although he did not get into the end zone until the fifth game of the season, he finished strong and had 12 total touchdowns (11 rushing and one passing). Portis was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Clinton Earl Portis (born September 1, 1981) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. First, it took Leroy Kelly 20 years to be inducted and that was with him being a talent returner early in his career, which Portis never was during his entire career. The class will also include 10 senior inductees, three contributors, and two coaches. There was a passion and toughness amongst everybody on that field to fight until time expired. This list will be trimmed down to 25 semifinalists in November and 15 finalists in early January. Portis rebounded in following weeks with 16 carries for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Houston Texans, and 27 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The real problem is that you can’t honestly compare Campbell and Portis because they’re two different backs. The very next season on December 7, 2003, Portis became the youngest player (22 years, 97 days) to score 5 touchdowns in a game in a 45-27 victory, which also happened against Kansas City. It was reported that on December 8, Portis was officially placed on injured reserve.

[17], In December 2019, Portis was named as one of 12 former NFL players accused of defrauding the league's health program by filing a total of $3.9 million in false claims. He also added 103 yards on five receptions (20.6 avg.). Despite taking his first Redskins carry 64 yards for a TD in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it was a somewhat rough adjustment for Portis because Denver's running style consisted of stretch runs and runs to the outside.

Gridiron standouts such as Edgerrin James, Andre Johnson, Clinton Portis, Jeremy Shockey, Reggie Wayne and fellow 2020 inductee Phillip Buchanon are among that group. He took part in the state record 4 x 100 meter relay team, that finished with a time of 40.8 seconds. His season was highlighted by a five-week stretch in which Portis gained nearly 700 yards, ending in an October 26 victory over the Detroit Lions. [13] He officially retired on August 23 and during the press conference it was announced that he made it into the list of the 80 Greatest Redskins of All-Time. It wasn't his fault that his Hall of Fame career took place in the AFC while Washington was entertained by a guy playing dress up in press conferences. It was a sign of great things to come. All rights reserved (About Us). Portis set a school freshman record with five 100-yard performances, and led the team with 838 yards and eight touchdowns on 143 carries (5.9 avg.) Texans remain in locker room during anthem Shortly following that, on August 13, 2006, Portis suffered a partially dislocated shoulder in the first quarter of a Week 1 pre-season game after tackling Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Keiwan Ratliff following a Bengals interception. He became just the second true freshman to start at running backsince the 1975 season. For me, if one has to ask, then it’s a no.

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