“I think that was the icing on the cake, but you ask me about Hall of Fame, are you going to ask him about Hall of Fame? 19. Quarterback Brett Favre, who retired as the National Football League’s all-time leader in nearly every passing category, along with wide receiver Terrell Owens, guard Alan Faneca and safety Lawyer Milloy headline a list of first-time eligible Modern Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016. Portis? in eight games. Clinton Portis among former NFL players charged by DOJ with defrauding NFL healthcare reimbursement plan The former Redskins running back is being charged by the Department of Justice … He had an especially tough time finding the end zone, finishing with eight total touchdowns (5 rushing, 2 receiving, and one passing). [14], 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. Sean Taylor might be the most beloved Redskins player of the last 20 years, and for the fans that still wear 21 jerseys to FedEx Field, a good bit of thanks is owed to Clinton Portis and Vince Wilfork. Getting Clinton Portis was cool but come on Champ was a complete CB. “Hey, Sharpe!” Portis shouted to teammate Shannon Sharpe, … Fred Taylor was a semi-finalist this past season. He ended the game with 112 rushing yards. Domonique Foxworth sits down with Champ Bailey to talk about the trade with Clinton Portis, player advocacy and much more on the Practice Squad. The Redskins lost 19-16, the clock expiring as Redskins kicker John Hall missed wide left on a field goal. and 2 touchdowns. Moreover, his financial losses are caused by is extravagant spending habits and bad choices on investment. Do you think he ever gets in? I cried like baby because you could see in 2004 … Great player. Despite this, he was selected to the Pro Bowl over DeAngelo Williams, despite Williams having better stats at the end of the season. The Top 50 NFL Players Not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Do you think he ever gets in? He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. The Redskins signed Portis to an eight-year contract worth $50.5 million. Two of them are Hall of Famers and one is Clinton Portis. Travel back to the 2004 NFL Draft and the Redskins held the fifth overall pick. As many close games as we played...you can't say one time that we gave up. He never has been a serious candidate. Posted on January 15, 2020 by Steve Thomas. https://www.redskins.com/news/redskins-have-numerous-hall-of-fame-nominees-for-the-class-of-2019. He was operated on and placed on the Redskins' Injured Reserve list three days later, on November 15. He played college football for the University of Miami. UM Sports Hall of Fame; Tickets. NFL Hall of Fame? Player C had the longest career, but was used the least of the three. "[9], On August 21, 2012, Portis announced his retirement making him 27th all-time rusher he ranked in top 20 running backs of all time. Is Clinton Portis a Hall of Famer? By rushing for 1,516 yards, he became only the third runner in league history to reach 1,500 yards in three of his first four seasons. January 15, 2020. by Steve Thomas. You could make the case if he’d won a super bowl or had an MVP award, As it is, he’s just a two time pro bowler with under 10k career rushing yards. Text Attributes. 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. Player A leads the group in attempts, yards, touchdowns, and had the … Clinton Portis ranks fourth among Miami’s all-time leading rushers with 2,523 yards on 440 carries (seventh-most). [16] He pleaded not guilty to the charges. He also had a long touchdown reception called back on a holding call. Bailey didn't choose to be part of a lopsided trade that sent him to the Denver Broncos in exchange for running back Clinton Portis. "[20] That same day, he later released a statement through the Redskins' official website that claimed he did not take part in, nor condone, dog fighting. Single Game Season Group. Not sure if you guys saw this from a year and a half ago, but Portis was actually a Hall of Fame nominee. Yesterday afternoon Clinton Portis officially retired from the National Football League. [11] After retirement, Portis admitted to have suffered 10 concussions. Clinton Portis came to Miami on the fast track to stardom. He was a great running back in that era, but not HOF worthy. He also ran track and field for the University of Miami, where he won the state championship in the 4x400-meter relay. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced a list on Thursday of 102 players and coaches for their modern-era Hall of Fame class of 2019, and several former Redskins are on the list. Clinton Portis. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. I think if he hadn't gotten injured his last two seasons, he'd be there at some point. However, Portis bounced back in the 2005 season. Linebacker London Fletcher, cornerback Champ Bailey, running back Clinton Portis, and special teams ace Brian Mitchell highlight the list of players who contributed significantly in Washington. Portis was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 51st overall pick in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. Portis, also got a $9.32 million "signing bonus" upon restructuring. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The list will be trimmed to 25 semifinalists in November and, from there, to 15 finalists in January. He also posted a personal bests of 2.01 meters in the high jump, and 6.91 meters in the long jump. Due to mismanagement by his financial advisors that caused him to lose multiple homes, Portis filed for bankruptcy protection in December 2015,[13] and as of 2017 lived in a two-bedroom apartment in Northern Virginia. Women's Basketball. He played 6 full seasons out of 9, halves of 2 others. The group also includes all the finalists from last year who were not elected. Former Redskins star running back Clinton Portis and a number of other NFL players were recently charged in federal court with wire fraud, health care fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and health care fraud. He was member of the varsity track team. I’d like for him to get in, but I’d say no, he doesn’t get in. NFL: Top 4 Players Who Will Be Hall of Fame Eligible in 2016 Portis rushed for over 1,500 yards in each of his first two seasons with the Broncos, averaging 5.5 yards per carry in that span. Is Clinton Portis a Hall of Famer? He was timed at 10.6 seconds in the 100 meters. Still a straight baller and one of my favorite skins of all time. 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). Portis is the 2nd all-time rusher in Redskins history and is a two-time Pro Bowler. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its list of 102 nominees for induction into the class of 2019. 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). 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. 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. There was no immediate indication from the Redskins as to when Portis might return to active playing status. Portis is the cousin of former Washington Valor quarterback Josh Portis. He took part in the state record 4 x 100 meter relay team, that finished with a time of 40.8 seconds. Baseball. Sad but true. Close. In a 2017 interview with Sports Illustrated, Portis admitted that he contemplated murdering his former advisors. He also recorded personal best of 6.93 seconds in the 60 meters and 21.82 seconds in the 200 meters. Portis was best known for being the starting running back for the Washington Redskins for seven seasons, in which he gained an average of 81.2 yards rushing per game, for which a select panel of celebrities included him as one of the 80 Greatest Redskins. And then you get into the debate of “does Terrell Davis belong in”. Portis left the game with a hand injury and was replaced by backup Ladell Betts. He added, "I think for the last four years I've done enough to show the world I'm going to be ready for the season.". [1] However, he returned early into the Redskins' Monday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings, where he gained 39 yards on 10 carries with one touchdown. I don't think I fully appreciated how good he was. 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. Portis was best known for being the starting running back for the Washington Redskins for seven seasons, in which he gained an average of 81.2 yards rushing per game, for which a select panel of celebrities included him as one of the He has the most single game fantasy point total, with 55.4. The Modern-Era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019 is comprised of 103 players and coaches. Listen Champ is a bonfi HOF. Despite a positive outlook with a new coaching staff, injuries continued to plague Portis as he had to deal with abdomen and groin injuries. He also added 125 receiving yards. Portis wanted the world to know that he, not Kansas City’s Priest Holmes, was the league’s top running back. Archived. Autographed (27) Hall of Fame (33) Memorabilia (432) Pre-Rookie Card (2) Rookie Card (36) Rookie Related (222) Rookie Year (220) Serial Numbered (1,077) Players. 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. Herschel Walker became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003. Sadly I'd have to vote no. In 2008, Portis fell just short of what would have been his fourth 1500 yard rushing season in seven years, finishing with 1487 yards and an average of 4.3 yards per carry. Clinton Portis’ former waterfront home seeks $4 million in the Sunshine State The two-story Mediterranean expands to an entertainer’s patio with … At that time, there were criticisms regarding the trade, namely that shut-down corners like Bailey were hard to come by and that adding a second-round pick for Portis was too much and one-sided. He also added 103 yards on five receptions (20.6 avg.). Portis' sophomore season was not as successful as he lost his job to James Jackson and rushed for 485 yards and two touchdowns on 77 carries (6.3 avg.) Clinton Portis's net worth is around $5 Millon in debt as he declared bankruptcy in the year 2015. Football. The roster of nominees consists of 47 offensive players, 39 defensive players, six special teams players … He finished 2004 with 1,315 yards for a 3.8 yard rushing average. Clinton Portis? In the 2004 season, he had to adjust to coach Joe Gibbs' style of running, which consists of mostly power running. Portis was also a standout track athlete for the Gainesville High School track team. As of 2017[update]'s NFL off-season, Clinton Portis held at least 18 Broncos franchise records, including: Before the 2004 season, the Broncos traded Portis to the Redskins for cornerback Champ Bailey and a second-round draft pick in the 2004 NFL Draft which the Broncos used to select Tatum Bell (and Bell wore Portis's number 26 in Denver). Portis went to see a specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 1, 2009. [18], In May 2007, during the ongoing investigations into the dog-fighting crimes of former NFL player Michael Vick, Portis defended Vick, saying: "I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not. As you can see, there aren’t very many glaring differences between the players profiled. ... Clinton Portis, 1999: 5: All-Purpose Yardage: 9. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2020: Peyton Manning writes letter to voters in support of former teammate ... Jamal Lewis, Clinton Portis, and Eddie George) who are also not currently in … Portis enrolled in the University of Miami, where he played for the Miami Hurricanes football team. Men's Basketball . X-rays revealed that Portis broke his right hand during the game. The adjustment was made rougher by an offensive line that was depleted mainly due to injuries. On a 14-yard run against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 1, 2006, he broke the Redskins' franchise record for the most rushing yards in a season with 1,516 yards and tied the most 100+ yard games in a season (5). Pos. Wilfork ended up being drafted 22nd overall by the New England Patriots where he won two Super Bowls and is probably headed to the Hall of Fame himself. In the Rose Bowl against Nebraska, Portis ran for 104 yards and a touchdown. His career just kind of ended very underwhelmingly and it hurts that he only has 4 total postseason appearances in his career. 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.) During this span Clinton Portis joined O.J. [3], During his career with the Washington Redskins, Portis made several appearances in TV commercials for Easterns Automotive Group, a local car dealership group on the DC and Baltimore areas, alongside Jason Campbell, Antwaan Randle El and Chris Cooley.[4]. He also wasn't the touchdown machine Portis was. The latter is an NFL record for a running back's first two seasons. You could definitely make the case he could get in there, and obviously voters thought he might belong as well. The start of the 2010 season saw the reunion of Portis and newly appointed coach, Mike Shanahan, Portis' former coach from his first two career seasons with the Denver Broncos. Not doubting that. But it could easily be argued that his statistics, especially his great season in Denver, were just a product of Shanahan’s great RB system. After the injury, Portis said: "I don't know why myself or any other player of my caliber should be playing in the preseason." Clinton Portis Football Cards. “Does anybody think Clinton Portis is a Hall of Famer?” the voter asked. [5] 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,"[6] 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. Simpson as the only players in NFL history to rush for at least 120 yards in five consecutive games twice in a career (Portis first did it over two seasons with four games with Denver in 2003 and one game with Washington in 2004). In his seven seasons in the burgundy and gold, Portis became a fan favorite and one of the best running backs in the league. Definitely not now after he scammed the Nfl. Clinton Portis, 2001 … Since Portis had been of the league for over a year his retirement was of no surprise to anyone yet it was still a somber occasion. Portis is second to Hall of Famer John Riggins in career rushing yards for the team. Just a shade under 10,000 yards. If Wilfork and Portis … The team, then coached by legendary Joe Gibbs, was split on Taylor or Kellen Winslow with the pick. 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. Davis had 60 career rushing touchdowns in 78 games, Sayers had 39 in 68 games. Portis was still smarting from his lack of playing time in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, when he was removed from the game after the first series of the second half. 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Clinton Portis Teams. Both touchdowns were scored in the September 19 home game versus the Houston Texans. "[7], During a Week 9 game versus the Atlanta Falcons, Portis suffered a concussion. Not sure if you guys saw this from a year and a half ago, but Portis was actually a Hall of Fame nominee. It took four months for him to gain clearance to play again.[8]. If that’s what he wants to do, do it." He considered going to the University of South Carolina but a fight that he had at Gainesville High School resulted in his scholarship being taken away. Mobile Ticketing. Posted by 10 months ago. Riggins had the benefit of three more seasons in the burgundy and gold. Ex-Redskins Robert McCune and John Eubanks, along with Tamarick Vanover, … [2], Redskins agreed to guarantee Portis' 2008-2009 and a large portion of his 2010 base salaries in March. Clinton Portis: Pos: RB, Career: 113 G, 80 TD (54th), 9923 Yds (32nd), 4.4 Y/A (56th), 2xProBowl, Redskins/Broncos 2002-2010, born MS 1981 The hit caused Portis to lose consciousness and leave the game. When Portis was still a relative unknown, Lee Corso singled out Portis's performance during a defeat by Florida State for hustling and never giving up, saying "that kid can play for me any time". 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. Portis had a much better season, proving that he can run inside as well as to the outside and was a better pass-blocker. Same with Clinton Portis and his 75 rushing touchdowns in his career in 113 career games. 82 votes, 27 comments. "[19] Portis said that he thought dog fighting was a “prevalent” part of life, adding: "I know a lot of back roads that got a dog fight if you want to go see it. He played college football for the University of Miami. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Home of The Washington Football Team on Reddit It was reported that on December 8, Portis was officially placed on injured reserve. 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. 91.4k members in the washingtonNFL community. [10] 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. But it’s his property; it’s his dogs. [15] He was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and health care fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of health care fraud by the United States Department of Justice. He became just the second true freshman to start at running back since the 1975 season. When told that dog fighting was a felony, Portis replied, "It can't be too bad of a crime. Some controversy was caused on December 9, 2008 when Clinton Portis made negative statements about Redskins coach Jim Zorn in his weekly appearance on WTEM-AM radio, criticizing Zorn for giving inconsistent messages and sarcastically calling him a "genius." 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. Every few years the former running back argues he is a … When it was announced on Wednesday that Portis would be announcing his retirement at Redskins Park I felt that there should be a cause for celebration. Running Back DeAngelo Williams has 61 rushing touchdowns in 141 games and won’t get near the Hall of Fame. After spending his first two seasons in Denver, Clinton Portis was traded to the Redskins for All-Pro CB Champ Bailey. Among the group announced are four first-year eligible players including tight end Tony Gonzalez, linebacker London Fletcher, cornerback Champ Bailey and safety Ed Reed.. Nagged by injuries all season, Portis suffered another setback in the first quarter of the Redskins' November 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the washingtonNFL community, Home of The Washington Football Team on Reddit, Press J to jump to the feed. 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. There was a passion and toughness amongst everybody on that field to fight until time expired. Ticket Central. [17] He was indicted on the same charges in a superseding case on July 24, 2020. During his seventh year as a Redskin, Portis played only five games and tallied only 227 yards rushing throughout the season, which included two touchdowns. Pretty impressive. The biggest problem with Taylor is that he's MOST known for getting injured all the time. The 108 nominees among modern era players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. My Account. In 2013, Portis joined former players such as Daunte Culpepper, Cadillac Williams and Art Monk in a civil lawsuit against NFL over concussion and head injuries.[12]. This would equal up to $15 million in guarantees. He is tied with Edgerrin James for the school lead with 14 … Not that he wasn’t good, he clearly was. I think if he hadn't gotten injured his last two seasons, he'd be there at some point. However, Portis bounced back in 2001 as the Hurricanes won the National Championship and Portis had his best season rushing for 1,200 yards and 10 touchdowns on 220 carries (5.5 avg.). 0. 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