postgame comments from Portis

[irish]

CP and the other starters needed to be in that game for at least 1 series so they can slowly work their way into live game speed and shake off the rust so I have no problem with him being in there. What I do have a problem with is CP losing his situational awareness and trying to lay-out a guy in a game that does not count. If the Bengals get a TD or not it did not matter but CP had to be the tough guy, I hope this injury does not bother him all season.

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by irish

CP and the other starters needed to be in that game for at least 1 series so they can slowly work their way into live game speed and shake off the rust so I have no problem with him being in there. What I do have a problem with is CP losing his situational awareness and trying to lay-out a guy in a game that does not count. If the Bengals get a TD or not it did not matter but CP had to be the tough guy, I hope this injury does not bother him all season.

Are you actually ripping him for playing hard? In the heat of battle a competitor is supposed to think, hmm, this is a pre-season game maybe I'll just let a guy score on my team.. Are you kidding?

[memphisskin]

Originally Posted by irish

CP and the other starters needed to be in that game for at least 1 series so they can slowly work their way into live game speed and shake off the rust so I have no problem with him being in there. What I do have a problem with is CP losing his situational awareness and trying to lay-out a guy in a game that does not count. If the Bengals get a TD or not it did not matter but CP had to be the tough guy, I hope this injury does not bother him all season.

Huh? So go full speed, only don't play hard? That's not football. The lights are on, if u hit the field the coaches want your full effort and the fans deserve it. That said, no reason for Portis to even dress in the first preseason game. The plays they run are not going to be the ones they run in the regular season.