Portis is a BIG problem!!!

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I also get so tired of hearing that "Portis is the whole offense"

That's such a ridiculous statement, but if is true....then you see the reason why we ranked like a paltry #28 in overall offense, and only 17 pts a game.

THE VERY FIRST TIME PORTIS DIDNT START....we got out of the losing slump, and Betts ran for 114 yards...so there you go on Portis being the whole offense. I guess it's true. When portis is out, the whole offense opens up.

I'm starting to come to the conclusion that the Redskins have what I would call Gilbert Arenas syndrome. When Gil was out the last couple of years other players played extremely well and more cohesively. When Gil returned it look like they lost "something". I wonder if the same thing has been happening to the Skins and Portis.

[irish]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm starting to come to the conclusion that the Redskins have what I would call Gilbert Arenas syndrome. When Gil was out the last couple of years other players played extremely well and more cohesively. When Gil returned it look like they lost "something". I wonder if the same thing has been happening to the Skins and Portis.

Very good analagy.

[maroonandblack30]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm starting to come to the conclusion that the Redskins have what I would call Gilbert Arenas syndrome. When Gil was out the last couple of years other players played extremely well and more cohesively. When Gil returned it look like they lost "something". I wonder if the same thing has been happening to the Skins and Portis.

I agree...and will speculate that a lot of it has to with having players playing that are hungry and have something to prove.

Portis is the golden child, most likely gets special treatment and throws his teammates under the bus... its probably a whole lot easier to block for a guy who shows up to practice every day, keeps his mouth shut and just does his job....just my opinion.

[SolidSnake84]

I'm just sick of everything that has to do with him now.

I appreciate his contributions to the team...but seriously he hasnt been a factor since halfway last season. He brings nothing to the field anymore other than a bad attitude and poor work ethic.

People would support him and rally for him if he would just change his attitude, but he doesnt care. He is set in his ways and i hope it finds him out of a job soon....The next coach will hopefully see these things, and at least relegate portis to a backup role, if he is not released.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

I'm just sick of everything that has to do with him now.

I appreciate his contributions to the team...but seriously he hasnt been a factor since halfway last season. He brings nothing to the field anymore other than a bad attitude and poor work ethic.

People would support him and rally for him if he would just change his attitude, but he doesnt care. He is set in his ways and i hope it finds him out of a job soon....The next coach will hopefully see these things, and at least relegate portis to a backup role, if he is not released.

Or traded for an offensive lineman.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Or traded for an offensive lineman.

No such team would trade away decent or better offensive lineman for Portis..