... his career in Washington likely coming to an end after this season, Clinton Portis has never been given the credit he deserves for what he has accomplished in his career with the Washington Redskins.

Traded to the Redskins in 2004, shortly after Joe Gibbs' return, many people criticized the trade at the time and have continued to criticize it since. Sure, giving up Champ Bailey and a second round pick for Portis was a steep price, but Gibbs wanted a stud running back, and that is what he got.

On his first carry as a Redskin he ran 64 yards for a touchdown en route to a victory. In 2005, with the Redskins' record standing at 5-6 and needing to win five straight to get to the playoffs, Portis delivere...

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