Redskin Fans Out There?
BIGtimerDC
Senior Member
Trying to get some insight into the Washington RB situation and how you think it will play out over the season... In a Fantasy League I've been high on Portis preseason but doesn't look too promising there for him. Looks like they're going to split time with Ryan Torain or even Keilan Williams. Even read an article in the Wash Post saying they planned to use Torain on first and second down plays...
I'm thinking that the time to get rid of Portis is now, while I can still get some value for him. I'm desperate for QBs and nothing on the waiver wire besides Alex Smith and David Garrard. Just picked up Matt Stafford but who knows how he'll be when he gets back. I have a pending trade offer for Kyle Orton who has been awesome so far and could really be a big sleeper QB this year.
I know it doesnt sound like a great trade but I'm leaning towards pulling the trigger.
I'm thinking that the time to get rid of Portis is now, while I can still get some value for him. I'm desperate for QBs and nothing on the waiver wire besides Alex Smith and David Garrard. Just picked up Matt Stafford but who knows how he'll be when he gets back. I have a pending trade offer for Kyle Orton who has been awesome so far and could really be a big sleeper QB this year.
I know it doesnt sound like a great trade but I'm leaning towards pulling the trigger.
Comments
Although the two theories could be related, many said that shanahan was not pleased with Portis on that specific run.
As for Torain, he's Shanahans guy. Brought here to maybe do more than just first and second down.
I love CP but its probably best to ship him now.
I guess the question at hand is what's fair value for him... Looking to try and get a QB either Orton or Matt Ryan. If Portis makes a reemergence then this will be a bad trade but I could look like a genius after a few weeks by trading him and scooping up Torain.
Kyle Orton has a fairly soft schedule and looks to have a firm grasp of the offense in year 2. If Demaryius or Lloyd can fill the big play void of Brandon Marshall I expect 4000+ and 20+ tds for Orton.
PULL THE TRIGGER!!!
Without knowing the rest of your team, I'd trade Portis for Orton in a heartbeat. I'd take Ryan too, but Orton is throwing a ton.
You consider him completely worthless fantasy-wise at this point?
I was somewhat high on the Skins o-line coming into this season. But it looks like it will still take them some time to gel, and losing Trent Williams is a big blow as Heyer just isn't good enough to start at LT and Williams needs the reps. If Portis and the o-line can stay healthy, then I think it would be unwise to move him now as his value is about as low as it will get. I could still see him rebounding in the coming weeks when they realize that they need to be balanced to win.
I guess there is also the risk of him not seeing all the reps that he should. Seeing him sit on the bench on Sunday was inexplicable considering how good he looked when he was in there.
I'm on the same page with you. I was able to get Orton though who is looking like a top 10 qb. The rest of my starting roster is real solid once Ryan Mathews gets healthy and Andre Johnson can stay healthy. I've got Malcolm Floyd playing in the flex so CP was essentially on my bench. Risk/reward of keeping him is close but not looking great in the long run right now so I pulled the trigger. Also like Denvers schedule especially late in the season..