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.
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.
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.