Clinton Portis Interview-Part II

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Riggins, Larry Brown, Stephen Davis, Ernest Byner, Cliff Battles, all were better backs. Portis only has one Pro Bowl appearance in B & G. At this point Portis would need to basically carry the Skins on his back to a SB win before he's even in the discussion.

I absolutely agree. His yards have been some of the most ineffective in terms of wins that I've seen. Does he ever score? You could say the whole offense doesn't score but Portis is a part of that.

[wilsowilso]

Once an NFL running back turns south...... east, west and north get scratched off the compass.

[tryfuhl]

can't wait for this
Russellmania09

Wow--just transcribed what is going to be pretty wild comments & accusations by Clinton Portis. I've heard it 10 times, & still blown away.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

can't wait for this
Russellmania09

Wow--just transcribed what is going to be pretty wild comments & accusations by Clinton Portis. I've heard it 10 times, & still blown away.

ugh.. this still hasn't been posted

[irish]

Thats the problem with CP, its always all about CP. The new coaches need to get rid of these me first guys.

[freddyg12]

thanks for posting the highlight reel. That run v. philly in 05 was his best td as a skin IMO. Many of his highlight runs are thru gaping holes though.

Although I've been very critical of him, as many of us have, I'm still rooting for him to make a comeback & get the starting job. I don't think he's gonna carry it 20+ even if he wins the job, but I'd still like to see him have great success & end his career here. In the process, he might actually grow up & learn to think first, then speak.

[53Fan]

Portis does seem to trip over his own feet or run into the back of his blockers at the goal line. It ain't pretty.

[redskins121684]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Portis does seem to trip over his own feet or run into the back of his blockers at the goal line. It ain't pretty.

I think that comes with the territory when you don't practice with the team at all. There's something to be said for the chemistry improvement we saw when Betts took the field in the Atlanta game last season, if you notice, even with a patchwork line he still seemed to be more patient and confident that the gap would appear, and it often did, even Cartwright was able to show that he had some rapport with the line, it comes down to practice. We always hear about receivers and timing with a QB but the same relationship is necessary between o-lineman and RBs.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by redskins121684

I think that comes with the territory when you don't practice with the team at all. There's something to be said for the chemistry improvement we saw when Betts took the field in the Atlanta game last season, if you notice, even with a patchwork line he still seemed to be more patient and confident that the gap would appear, and it often did, even Cartwright was able to show that he had some rapport with the line, it comes down to practice. We always hear about receivers and timing with a QB but the same relationship is necessary between o-lineman and RBs.

I absolutely agree. Practice IS important whether Mr. Portis thinks so or not.

[Whiskeybilt]

I am still a huge Portis fan and really hope he puts all the negative talk from fans behind him. I love how he changed his style to fit whatever the coaches asked him to do, for the team.