postgame comments from Portis

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Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

This wouldn't be the first time he has insulted the coaching staff in press conferences. Not to bring up old stuff but did say how we were to predictable after the browns game years ago. He just seems like someone who will speak his mind. WHat he said today was stupid. It really isn't a horribley big deal but it sheds some light onto how he thinks. Staters play first series. THat is how it is in the preseason. Maybe he should have been more clear and said, starters around the league have no business playing in these games. I am glad he touched on how 4 games is too many and i agree but he shouldn't have said that he had no business playing in this game and how he was saying to himself, please take me out, after the 8 yard run. Please take me out? WTF, that is directed at our coaching staff. WHat a dumb comment. He doesn't get a free pass because he is clinton portis. Our defenders wouldn't say something like that. I like the way mark handles himself in press conferences, he always is answering the right way and doesn't get carried away with emotions. If i was gibbs or saunders i would be offended and if i was offended i would take it out on portis.

what i hate most of all is gibbs was asked about clinton's comments and he said if it was on anyone it was on himself. That is bull shit. Tehre is no reason gibbs should hvae to appologize. He is a classy guy. Its not like portis can say sorry for what he said. That is embarrassing.

BSB, when it comes down to the principle of the matter, I'm right with you. Portis may be a star but stars still need to get in a game and get knocked around a bit to get ready for the season. He's got no business suggesting that he shouldn't have been in there.

That said, I would have a much bigger problem with it if Clinton Portis wasn't the ultimate team player. He practices hard, attends all the offseason stuff, works on his blocking, his receiving, his running, and he even contributes a whole lot to the locker room in keeping it light and fun. His comments stem from frustration.

I'm also not too worried about his physical health. He has 28 days to recover, that's more than enough for a shoulder issue like this. He'll be ready to play week one, and by then he will have forgotten about all of this.