This article is the third in a series of articles I have decided to write. Each article presents the five biggest questions for each team in the NFL. This article goes to the Washington Redskins, the surprise playoff team last season.
1. Can Clinton Portis stay healthy and produce?
Clinton Portis, the Redskins' starting halfback, is known to have a history of injuries. During his six years in the NFL, he has only played in three full seasons.
Portis has proven that he is one of the league's premier backs, rushing for 1,500 yards in three seasons, while having only one season where he did not rush for 1,000 yards. He has also scored 10 or more touchdowns in four of those seasons.
However, the last two seasons have not been good to Portis. He has missed eight games and rushed for only 1,785 yards, an average of 4.2-yards per carry. These numbers may not seem too bad, but compared to Portis' high performance in his first four years in the NFL, he is not performing to his full potential.
I personally think Portis could see fewer carries this year, considering Jim Zorn is a quarterback coach. If we learned anything from the preseason game, he has incredibly accurate quarterbacks. Between the three quarterbacks that received minutes, there were two incomplete passes and no interceptions.
However, Washington ran the ball 31 times. Portis could see a similar season as last year if he stays healthy.
2. Can the receivers help Jason Campbell improve?
8 comments Last one added 11 months ago — Leave a Comment
William Blake 11 months ago
Since I didn't write this yesterday, I'll probably double up and do the Philadelphia Eagles today.
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Jack Anderson 11 months ago
Nicely done, William. You hit the main points.
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William Blake 11 months ago
Thanks Jack! I thought of a few more, but I thought these five were the most suiting.
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greg pitsch 11 months ago
I can't wait to see Colt Brennan Beat out Todd Collins for the #2 spot..
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Shaun Ahmad 11 months ago
Good work. Although I don't think the Giants are a lock to be second in the division. Giants-Skins-Eagles all have about the same odds of finishing second.
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Rich Tandler 11 months ago
Pretty good article, except the part about Portis being "injury prone". Yes, he missed eight games two years ago. In his other two "incomplete" seasons, he played in 13 and 15 games. It's not unusual for an NFL running back to miss a game or two here and there. That rap is a myth.
Also, don't forget James Thrash in the receiver picture. As of now, he's the #3 wideout and could thrive in the West Coast offense. Thomas and Kelly will contribute in spots, but Thrash should see more action.
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Thomas Brown 11 months ago
Great article bro
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Craig Garrison Sr 11 months ago
Don't be surprised to see Moss put up 05 like numbers this season, 84 receptions for almost 1500 yards and 9 touchdowns. With the other weapons on this team, Zorn will be able to mix and match as he sees the individual matchups, and Moss matches up well against any defense in the league if it has to be concerned with a second, or third, or fourth, offensive threat, which the Redskins can now provide.
Pretty good points, second or third in the division, and at least a wild card. This division will still be better as a whole than all but 1 or 2 other teams in the NFC.
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