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Weight: 209 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
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Larry Johnson could see early down work

CSNwashington

Jul 02, 2010 · 11:03 AM EDT

Clinton Portis has an improved attitude, earning him the starting job RB going into camp, according to Redskins OC Kyle Shanahan. That status, however, does not guarantee him the starting job when the season starts. Many observers thought that Larry Johnson looked better during the practices that were open to the media. He looked quick, focused and he hustled on every play. Johnson has powerful motivation to perform in the form of some $9 million in incentives in his contract.

The odd thing is that Portis could be the top running back and not necessarily start games. Kyle Shanahan stated recently that Portis is the third-down back. That could mean more action for Johnson on first and second downs with Portis then coming in for long-yardage situations.

Fantasy Impact:

As noted ad nauseum, the Redskins backfield is crowded with a bunch of faces who wouldn't be overly exciting even in a better (less crowded) situation. Clinton Portis and Larry Johnson are the top two options, but neither one should be starting in anything but the deepest formats. Ryan Torrain could provide some spark if he can recover from his injury plagued past. Willie Parker should be way off your radar.

Washington Redskins Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan...

Washington Post

Jun 25, 2010 · 10:12 AM EDT

Washington Redskins Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan recently said that Clinton Portis will enter training camp as the team's No. 1 running back. He said an actual depth chart doesn't exist, so it's difficult to say how the backfield actually stacks up. With Larry Johnson and Willie Parker on the roster, the competition in August should be interesting.

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A look at the NFC East running backs

ESPN

Jun 24, 2010 · 8:36 PM EDT

Matt Mosley took a look at the NFC East running backs:

I think the Cowboys will have the best unit if Marion Barber and his leaner frame can stave off injuries.

I have the Giants and Eagles neck and neck at running back. Ahmad Bradshaw's going to be the X factor because he has the potential to be a dominant back. But there are questions about his durability after watching him hobble around in protective boots last season.

If Bradshaw's truly 100 percent, he's capable of being the best running back in the division. Seriously. I think some of us have forgotten those carries during the Giants' playoff run.

Fantasy Impact:

We all know that Washington's trio of Willie Parker, Larry Johnson and Clinton Portis is an aging group, but Mosley thinks Dallas has the best unit with the Eagles and Giants about even. "Units" don't do much for us fantasy owners, but quite honestly all four NFC East teams don't seem to have a standout fantasy stud that's going to carry the load. He could very well be right about Bradshaw, who when healthy is probably the best of the bunch. Brandon Jacobs had his struggles last year and didn't even get goal line carries a lot of times. Hopefully at some point before the season, roles will be set for all of these backs to give us some fantasy sense.