What can be expected from the Redskins backfield with Mike Shanahan calling the shots?
Yes, Mike Shanahan still hates you. He hates all fantasy footballers. He might split his running backs’ carries in such a way that won’t make sense to anyone. That being said, there is value to be had in this backfield. Remember, for each time-share that was super frustrating, historic seasons occurred, too. Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary and Mike Anderson are names forever entrenched for those who have been playing this game for more than 10 years. It’s not unreasonable to expect that Clinton Portis is going to open the Washington Redskins’ season as the lead back. His current average draft position (78.6) supports that many competitors are making that assumption. It also supports that there’s concern over Portis’ ability to produce anywhere close to a No. 2 fantasy back. Let’s look at each back in the mix: Clinton Portis: It’ll be a major upset if Portis doesn’t get the first shot to be the starting tailback. Under Shanahan’s tutelage with the Denver Broncos in two season from 2002-03,
