» Portis still has tendonitis in knee

everydayAskinsday · Hog Joined: 28 Feb 2007 Posts: 766 Location: Italy

"Redskins running back Clinton Portis was suffering from tendonitis in his knee during offseason workouts. It supposedly was healed before the start of training camp.

It isn't.

Portis missed practice on Tuesday due to the condition, which typically entails nagging pain at the bottom of the kneecap that gets worse with use. He is regarded as day-to-day.

Portis was plagued by injuries in 2006. Unless the 'Skins can get this thing cleared up, we might see more of a two-back approach this year, with Ladell Betts getting plenty of touches. "

saw this on www.profootballtalk.com ..hope this doesnt become a lingering issue all season

Gibbs' Hog · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 9:20 am Post subject:

Redskins.com said his knee was swollen the other day (from the tendonitis thing). I really hope this isn't one of those little season-long nagging things. But at least we know we can count on Betts if there are problems.

BnGhog · Hog Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 1552 Location: Danville VA

Damn!

This is really dissapointing. Not meaing toward Portis but to the nagging tendonits.

? How do you keep in shape and keep your legs strong when you have to stay off of it?

BernieSki · Hog Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 622 Location: Ashburn, VA

I think it is called getoutofpracticeitis.

Chris Luva Luva · --- Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 17810 Location: AJT

Gibbs' Hog · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:38 am Post subject:

SkinsFreak · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:42 pm Post subject:

Irn-Bru · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 12:52 pm Post subject:

He's been doing most of the practice work in terms of running and strength training, although he's missed most team-drill based exercises, since it's the cutting and juking that cause discomfort.

UK Skins Fan · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 1:06 pm Post subject:

I'm not panicking yet, but I do reserve the right to be a little concerned. Tendonitis may be a minor ailment for the average Joe, but I don't believe tendonitis of the knee is something not to be concerned about when it's your premier running back. And it's not as if this guy is just a straight-ahead, smashmouth kind of runner. His effectiveness has to be affected if this turns out to be a long term problem.

But it's only just August, so like I say, I'm not panicking.

BnGhog · Hog Joined: 18 Jan 2007 Posts: 1552 Location: Danville VA

Im not panicking, but im watching, while biting my nails. Wait and see what happens.

num1skinsfan · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject:

Let's hope it just precautionary, and not a type of arthritus that will keep him out of ball games. Lots of NFL running backs have artritus throughout their career (aka: Terry Allen) , it just comes with the position. Clinton may be young in years, but not in carries. He has carried more than his share to date. Keeping Betts looks like a real good move right now, this is something we might not want to rush. Let Clinton play when he is ready and as we do have Rock Cartright waiting in the wings.....

VetSkinsFan · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:50 am Post subject:

Portis:
He needs to get done what he needs to get done. If he's iffy, pull him and use Betts. it worked last year for the running game when he wasn't fit to play.