Paging Shaun Alexander: Clinton Portis Questionable Against the Browns

The Washington Redskins have all kinds of injury woes, but most of them involve the defense. Now, however, a huge injury has hit the offense.

The NFL's leading rusher, Clinton Portis, is listed as questionable for today's game against the Browns. Portis missed practice this week due to a hip flexor he suffered in last week's loss to the St. Louis Rams, returning to practice at the end of the week.

"He ran around pretty good," [Redskins head coach Jim] Zorn said. "Nothing for him was absolute burst full-speed, but I saw him make some cuts both left and right."

Skins fans better hope Portis plays. Not only is he the NFL's leading rusher, but his top backup is out. Ladell Betts will miss the next few weeks with a knee injury. If Portis can't play, kick returner Rock Cartwright will see a ton of carries.

This also gives Shaun Alexander a chance to show his wares. Alexander was signed by the Redskins last Tuesday to be the third-string back until Betts is healthy.

Portis is one of the toughest guys in the NFL and it will take a lot more than a mild hip flexor to keep him inactive. Expect Portis to play. How effective he will be is another matter.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

10-19-2008 @ 12:22PM

brownpride57 said...

well some one finally used there head, here is an established and professional player ,and outstanding character,i think shaun is going to make a bid difference on that team, good for u jim zorn,uve always used ur head in a superior fashion to bad the seahawks never gave u the weapons to win a super bowl

10-19-2008 @ 11:29PM

Powell said...

Shaun is trouble, he is only about himself and not a team player, Jim Zorn knows this very well. Hope Jim can keep Shaun in check so he doesn't mess with the teams current well balanced eco-system.

Shaun didn't get the Seahawks to the Super Bowl like the Media would like you to believe, heck look at his record that year, he didn't play all the games, due to little injuries like truff toe. Shaun consistently runs out of bounds instead of taking a hit to get 2 more yards, as well he dives for the ground if he gets tapped, he fears injury, thus isn't a play maker.

Shaun was consistent on blaming his blockers and not getting the ball enough in Seattle, thus the rest of the NFL was not excited to pick him up. Also look at Shaun's past films, he only made his big yards in the games he played at the time of those games where they were really over.