Shanahan: Portis will be allowed to test the market (updated: Portis officially released)

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

D.C. Sports Bog - Portis goes out with a [redacted]

His final radio interview. He explains his mindset as to why he still insists he's a No.1 back. He says he realizes that the NFL is a 2 back system, but he will never accept that he's a No. 2 back. At least he's honest.

I mean really, when do you hear about an athlete who is cut, or forced to retire, and they say "Well, i just dont have it anymore".

They always say "I'm better than i ever was". Or, "I feel like i'm still in my prime", or for NFL players, they always say "I've got good football left in me".

Portis is just not gonna come out and say "Well folks, my body is wore out, i just can't handle the load anymore". He's gotta try and sell himself for 1 more season.

The only chance he has of becoming a no. 1 back is to sell himself as a no. 2, and emerge as a no. 1. Honestly, I don't know any team that would give him starting money.