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Heading into his fifth season with the Redskins, Clinton Portis is free of past injuries, constantly reminded of Sean Taylor and thrilled to be a father.
Heading into his fifth season with the Redskins, Clinton Portis is free of past injuries, constantly reminded of Sean Taylor and thrilled to be a father.

Mike Wise

A Painful Maturation

Through injury, the death of a teammate and fatherhood, Redskins running back Clinton Portis has consumed and digested a lifetime of lessons in just four years.


Laying a Lot On the Line

Injuries and bad luck conspired to leave the Redskins scrambling for bodies along the offensive line last season, and with players like Randy Thomas, above, not getting any younger, age and health are of paramount concern.

• Poll: How Many Sacks for Taylor?

• Audio Slideshow: Taylor Arrives

• Photos: Training Camp Continues


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Redskins Notebook:  Coach Is Pleased With Portis's Commitment (Post, July 23, 2008; Page E08)

Training Camp Tracker (Post, July 23, 2008; Page E08)

In the End, a Good Fit:  Acquisition of Taylor Promises To Benefit Entire Defensive Line (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E01)

More Than a Pretty Face (By Mike Wise, July 22, 2008; Page E01)

PRO FOOTBALL:  Hall Inductions In Sons' Hands (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E02)

Defense Is Overjoyed by New Arrival (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E04)

Taylor Says He'll Honor The Rest of His Contract (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E04)

Redskins Notebook:  Campbell Unhappy With His Play in Camp (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E05)

Training Camp Rundown (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E05)

Scouting Jason Taylor:  Scouting Jason Taylor (Post, July 22, 2008; Page E05)

The Bog Goes to Camp:  So You Think You Can Dance? (Post, July 21, 2008; Page E05)

Rough Start, Big Finish:  Daniels, Buzbee Suffer Season-Ending Injuries (Post, July 21, 2008; Page E01)

Dancing With a Star (By Mike Wise, July 21, 2008; Page E01)

Early Bird Gets The ... Hamburger? (Post, July 21, 2008; Page E06)

Redskins Notebook:  Smoot Goes Down With an Injury, but It's Just a Sprain (Post, July 21, 2008; Page E06)

Training Camp Tracker (Post, July 21, 2008; Page E06)

On a Long Night, No Shortage of Memories (Post, July 20, 2008; Page D02)

Redskins Training Camp Roster:  At a Glance: Redskins Training Camp (Post, July 20, 2008; Page D11)

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