Clinton Portis' Knees

[Longtimefan]

I'm more inclined to play the wait and see game with Clinton, knowing his utter disdain for practice, as well as preseason games which he made clear last preseason. I'm anxious to see what his position will be when the preseason has expired.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I'm more inclined to play the wait and see game with Clinton, knowing his utter disdain for practice, as well as preseason games which he made clear last preseason. I'm anxious to see what his position will be when the preseason has expired.

Where did you come up with CP has an "utter disdain for pratice"? The only thing I have heard is that he does not think that preseason is that important for him and was upset getting hurt in a meaningless game last year.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Where did you come up with CP has an "utter disdain for pratice"? The only thing I have heard is that he does not think that preseason is that important for him and was upset getting hurt in a meaningless game last year.

I think his comments over the years make it clear that he's not a big fan of camp/preseason, etc. In his first camp presser of this year he joked around about it. A part of him is probably kidding and stretching things a bit, but I definitely think there's some truth behind his comments.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Where did you come up with CP has an "utter disdain for pratice"? The only thing I have heard is that he does not think that preseason is that important for him and was upset getting hurt in a meaningless game last year.

And as a result of that, it should not be suprising to anyone that Portis is not going all out in preseason because he has made his intentions known. I'm just happy the rest of the team does not find preseason meaningless, or voiced their displeasure with playing them. Personally, I don't consider it a good example to set for the younger players, espically if you're going to be considered a leader.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

And as a result of that, it should not be suprising to anyone that Portis is not going all out in preseason because he has made his intentions known. I'm just happy the rest of the team does not find preseason meaningless, or voiced their displeasure with playing them. Personally, I don't consider it a good example to set for the younger players, espically if you're going to be considered a leader.

Well preseason is pointless, this isn't about being a good role model and all that flowery bullshit. Preseason is about big bucks and business. Only reason there are 4 games is to make money. The NFL and owners want to fill seats and boost sales. If you actually look at it rationally a 4 game season is meaningless. 2-3 would be much better, but that would never happen.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by hooskins

Well preseason is pointless, this isn't about being a good role model and all that flowery bullshit. Preseason is about big bucks and business. Only reason there are 4 games is to make money. The NFL and owners want to fill seats and boost sales. If you actually look at it rationally a 4 game season is meaningless. 2-3 would be much better, but that would never happen.

Agreed.

The players themselves understand this even more than we can. On a related note most players don't have a problem with guys who hold out either... they know it's all about getting what you can while you're in the game.

[JDALY27]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Agreed.

The players themselves understand this even more than we can. On a related note most players don't have a problem with guys who hold out either... they know it's all about getting what you can while you're in the game.

Its a flawed system where a Veteran player has to resort to holding out while rookies coming into the league get the guaranteed money.

Fans call them greedy and all that but many times its not correct.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JDALY27

Its a flawed system where a Veteran player has to resort to holding out while rookies coming into the league get the guaranteed money.

Fans call them greedy and all that but many times its not correct.

yeah good point

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I'm more inclined to play the wait and see game with Clinton, knowing his utter disdain for practice, as well as preseason games which he made clear last preseason. I'm anxious to see what his position will be when the preseason has expired.

Um, I am pretty sure you wouldn't be too excited after you get injured in a totally meaningless game. Plus too many people forgot how he got hurt last preseason. He was running full speed to make a tackle after a turnover. Its not like he wasnt trying because he hated preseason all along. Whenever CP plays he goes 100 percent, and he also voices his opinion about preseason, which I do think is true. That doesnt mean it is "utter disdain".