Portis will hold out

[sportscurmudgeon]

Clinton Portis' agent is Drew Rosenhaus - the same guy who represents Willis McGahee and many of the University of Miami players in the NFL. There is some "hint" that Rosenhaus has become persona non grata in Denver - not with his contract demands - but with the way he went about the way of pursuing those demands.

If the trade goes through, we'll have to get used to Rosenhaus and his histrionics. He isn't about to change...

[themurf]

One NFL source said that Portis -- through agent Drew Rosenhaus -- was seeking a signing bonus of close to $20 million, which hindered negotiations. However, a Redskins source with intimate knowledge of negotiations described that claim as false.

The Redskins say they are confident that they can sign Portis to a new contract before training camp. Although Rosenhaus has a reputation for being a tough negotiator -- the Tennessee Titans didn't name defensive end Jevon Kearse as their franchise player because of Rosenhaus's contract demands -- the agent has worked well with owner Daniel Snyder, who handles major contracts for the Redskins. Last offseason, two of Rosenhaus's clients -- defensive tackle Jermaine Hailey and defensive end Regan Upshaw -- were signed by the Redskins.

"We have an excellent working relationship with Drew Rosenhaus," Redskins Vice President Vinny Cerrato said yesterday. "Eventually, he's getting a new deal."

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What are you guys worried about? Postis will be a Redskin and he'll have a new contract before training camp.

[azskinsfan2]

I agree, I don't forsee any problem with Portis. He wants out of Denver and I'm sure Danny will properly reward him. Hate to lose Champ, but if he doesn't want to be a Skin then goodbye. Glad Smoot stepped up last season but he's gonna have to really step it up this season.
I'll think he'll get it done. He wants to show everyone that he can fill Champs shoes and be our new shut down corner.