Portis put on IR, done for '09

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by joethiesmanfan

Man look, let Portis compete in training camp next year for the starting spot. I think he would win. I believe in him and think he had an off year and has atleast two or three more 1400 yard seasons in him. Emmitt Smith lost some of his explosiveness, but still played 7 more years.

Fact: Portis hates preseason. However this is the time for players to get back into football shape, learn the plays, and build cohesiveness with teamates. Portis belives it's over rated.

Fact: It takes 2-4 games before Portis is even playing at the level he should be playing at. Mostly due to his lack of preseason playing time.

Fact: Portis is getting older. As well as Betts and Rock. All, if they had it, are losing their elusiveness.

Fact: Portis doesn't like something he runs to Daddy Snyder and all is made well. Not something you want from a team player.

Fact: He's had his injuries mostly in these last few years. Which is a part of getting old.

Fact: Some idiot gave him a huge player friendly contract. If there is no CAP this year coming up we would be wise to get rid of his contract. As well with all the others...ie; Samuels.

Fact: He has not run the same the last 3 years. Originally he was a shifty RB. Brought in and asked to gain weight by Gibbs to become his power back. To only decide after Gibbs he wanted to lose the weight to try and get back to his elusiveness, which has not worked out for him. He's a better power between the tackles type of runner. Now with his concussion he might not even be worth keeping for that roll cause they take some hits in the trenches.

Fact: He should simply find a way to cut bait and turn to being a media guys somewhere. ESPN, NFL network, maybe Reskins Nation especially since I don't watch that anymore he might bring people back to watching the show if he simply did interviews with players on the field or in the locker room or while working out.