Portis put on IR, done for '09

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

I think he's, uh, you know, doing fine, you know. It's just a mental thing, that, you know, he's got to feel better mentally, you know, I think. And, you know, it just takes a little bit of a time. So yeah once Portis gets over the uh, mental, uh aspect of it he'll be back on the field.

Answering in the form of a question....What is Vinny.

It is you right....Vinny?

[SolidSnake84]

It is crazy indeed. But see Samuels was nothing but a good guy to everybody, so when the injury happened to him it did pull on your heartstrings...especially to think that he may have played his final game in a skins jersey.

Portis is the exact opposite. He was a guy who had all the fan support, and support of players but in the end, his attitude cost him fans and the respect of team-mates. When he bad-mouthed Sellars behind his back, it backfired on him. At one point this year pretty much the only person who had his back in the locker-room was Santana Moss.

His act was wearing real thin on people. Not practicing, etc. Nobody deserves an injury like this, but i just dont think people feel as bad for Portis partly because of the way he carried himself.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

It is crazy indeed. But see Samuels was nothing but a good guy to everybody, so when the injury happened to him it did pull on your heartstrings...especially to think that he may have played his final game in a skins jersey.

Portis is the exact opposite. He was a guy who had all the fan support, and support of players but in the end, his attitude cost him fans and the respect of team-mates. When he bad-mouthed Sellars behind his back, it backfired on him. At one point this year pretty much the only person who had his back in the locker-room was Santana Moss.

His act was wearing real thin on people. Not practicing, etc. Nobody deserves an injury like this, but i just dont think people feel as bad for Portis partly because of the way he carried himself.

You must have an inside track to the skins locker room.

[davy]

Good riddance, I hope he never plays for us again.

Most overrated Redskin of the last decade.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by davy

Good riddance, I hope he never plays for us again.

Most overrated Redskin of the last decade.

yeah guys that run for over 1300 yards a season on a regular basis, and averages over 4 yards a carry sound really overrated to me,

[Paintrain]

Originally Posted by davy

Good riddance, I hope he never plays for us again.

Most overrated Redskin of the last decade.

Are there any current Redskins you have a positive impression of? All I see you do around here is rip on people.

[davy]

Originally Posted by Paintrain

Are there any current Redskins you have a positive impression of? All I see you do around here is rip on people.

You're way off there.

I've been critical of Campbell, Portis and Landry.

I'm sure 90% of members have slagged off many more players than that.

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by davy

You're way off there.

I've been critical of Campbell, Portis and Landry.

I'm sure 90% of members have slagged off many more players than that.

but you did call one of the best players on this team in the past decade one of the most over rated, please explain

[davy]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

but you did call one of the best players on this team in the past decade one of the most over rated, please explain

Portis and I.

I was very excited when I heard we had signed Portis, I'd seen the Denver highlight reels and read the glowing appraisals.

However, it wasn't very long before I realised that he wasn't all I'd expected. As a running back he was very limited in what he could do.

He was a 'through the hole, one cut' type of back that was ideally suited to the Denver system. Obviously he was very good at pass protection as well.

He didn't have a lot of moves, he wasn't elusive in the open, he didn't have great speed, he didn't break a lot of tackles or run over people, as a pass catcher he was ordinary at best and in short yardage situations he was poor.

He was also a whiner. I think it was his 3rd or 4th game here when he started, complaining that the Browns defence knew what plays were coming before the snap and I've lost count of the numerous other things he's seen fit to bellyache about since then, and these are just the ones where he has gone public, how much more whinging did he do behind closed doors?

Ironically, if he had stayed in Denver I think he could have broken all sorts of records and be destined for the HOF. As it is I will remember him as just another running back.

Having said all that I do wish him a full recovery from his current problem and I hope he can find something fulfilling to do with the rest of his life should he decide to retire.

[SmootSmack]

Portis gave us several good years. More than most other running backs we've had here. He played hard on Sundays, gave us all some light-heartedness with his costumes, took it upon himself to call every player when Taylor died (and I think if I recall correctly he had just lost a child during that same time-or something along those lines). I'm glad he's been a Redskin though I think it's time to move forward without him, I'm not saying good riddance.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Portis gave us several good years. More than most other running backs we've had here. He played hard on Sundays, gave us all some light-heartedness with his costumes, took it upon himself to call every player when Taylor died (and I think if I recall correctly he had just lost a child during that same time-or something along those lines). I'm glad he's been a Redskin though I think it's time to move forward without him, I'm not saying good riddance.

well said

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Portis gave us several good years. More than most other running backs we've had here. He played hard on Sundays, gave us all some light-heartedness with his costumes, took it upon himself to call every player when Taylor died (and I think if I recall correctly he had just lost a child during that same time-or something along those lines). I'm glad he's been a Redskin though I think it's time to move forward without him, I'm not saying good riddance.

Sums up my feelings 100% ... really loved the guy, some of the memories in 2005, 2007 (and the first offensive play I ever saw at FedEx was him taking it to the house.. or maybe second who knows...but one of my favorite moments ever)... I just think its time.

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Sums up my feelings 100% ... really loved the guy, some of the memories in 2005, 2007 (and the first offensive play I ever saw at FedEx was him taking it to the house.. or maybe second who knows...but one of my favorite moments ever)... I just think its time.

I agree with you and SS, as I feel same way.. Although I think the idea of releasing Portis still hasn't come up in Vinny's mind because he knows Snyder loves him.. Releasing Portis would only unleash hell coming out from Snyder, that is unless if Snyder has learned how to back out..

[Longtimefan]

I will continue to pray for Portis' health and well being. He has been a warrior for his time, and has come close to breaking the Redskins all-time rushing mark. His condition is indicative of just how violent the game of football has become as we're now seeing more and more concussions. His health is more important than football.

[12thMan]

I'm amazed at all the concussion specialists here on Warpath who have properly diagnosed Portis' condition and readiness to return this season. But of course Portis has declined because he's lazy and has a big mouth.