Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson

[mooby]

Originally Posted by Skins fan 44

Cause it is a what have you done for me lately league. You are only as good as you last game. Best of luck CP

What did he do for us, besides help lead us to the playoffs in '05 and '07? What has he done for us, besides play hard in games that mattered? What else did he do for us, besides pass block like his life depended on it? Nobody wants to talk about that, it's all about him being a little too honest on sports talk radio, or having photos of him clubbing it up on the internet, or talking about what a bad teammate/detriment to the team he was.

I agree in the sense that he was obviously worn down the last couple years, and we would've been better served bringing in a #2 that could split carries/be a true home threat in our Helu sense this year, but people act like he was a worthless fat prick that just ripped us off for 32 mil for 2 years of average play.

[SolidSnake84]

Originally Posted by mooby

What did he do for us, besides help lead us to the playoffs in '05 and '07? What has he done for us, besides play hard in games that mattered? What else did he do for us, besides pass block like his life depended on it? Nobody wants to talk about that, it's all about him being a little too honest on sports talk radio, or having photos of him clubbing it up on the internet, or talking about what a bad teammate/detriment to the team he was.

I agree in the sense that he was obviously worn down the last couple years, and we would've been better served bringing in a #2 that could split carries/be a true home threat in our Helu sense this year, but people act like he was a worthless fat prick that just ripped us off for 32 mil for 2 years of average play.

He was a contributor to those playoff teams, no doubt. But along with all those praises of the once-mighty Clinton Portis, people also forget the supremely great play calling in 2005 along with reliable and at times brilliant play by veteran QB Mark Brunell who sort of had his comeback season after such a poor year in 2004. In 2007, don't kid yourself if you think Portis saved the season. That was the Todd Collins show and I dont think you'll find many people that will disagree with that.

The bottom line is Portis' attitude and questionable work ethic is what is keeping him out of the NFL right now, not the fact that he is overweight. Any team knows for sure he would lose the weight once he signs and starts practicing/conditioning, but Portis has that whole "I don't practice" reputation that he nicley carved for himself.

If it weren't so, the Dolphins or the Patriots would have signed him. But they knew his attitude and reputation far outweighs any benefit from signing him. That's why Miami signed Larry Johnson, who kept himself in shape and is humble enough at this point to accept any role on a team. Humble, and Portis are two words that don't really mesh well together.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

In my opinion, in my 30 years of watching the Redskins Portis is one of the best to ever don the Redskins uniform. I don't get this whole knock on him for only giving 90%. That's more than most any teammate did probably, and more than any of us probably do at our own jobs.

In a way it is the whole never meet your heroes argument, but instead of meeting him, he out a little too much out there causing to see sides of him you right not normally see from an athlete

Definitely one of the best Skins though

[The Goat]

CP gave 110% on gameday, period. I have little doubt if we took the time to peruse old threads the vast majority of comments would reflect it. He was a warrior who sacrificed his body time and again, behind often sub-par lines and QBs.

That said I think we all agree Portis "rested" himself in practice. I don't fault the guy for it. He took an awful beating nearly every week (gameday) and one could make the argument "resting" during the week helped him give that 110% on gameday and possibly extended the life of his career.

It is certainly true CP would have to wholeheartedly rededicate himself to extend his career at this point. Whether he does so is a personal choice and I wish him well regardless.

[SmootSmack]

Making a lot of assumptions here...a lot of assumptions

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Making a lot of assumptions here...a lot of assumptions

This.

[Lotus]

Portis heading to Seattle...

Report: Clinton Portis will work out for Seahawks - NFL - Yahoo! Sports

[MTK]

Steppin into redonkulous territory

[SolidSnake84]

Fantasy Football Breaking News - Rotoworld.com

Ok folks this is just beyond sad. I think I honestly feel sorry for him now at the reading of this. Everybody in the league knows his career is over except him. It honestly must be truly sad to be experiencing that. His mind tells him he can still play even though he has let his body go and reportedly isn't showing anything at the two workouts he's had...

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Fantasy Football Breaking News - Rotoworld.com

Ok folks this is just beyond sad. I think I honestly feel sorry for him now at the reading of this. Everybody in the league knows his career is over except him. It honestly must be truly sad to be experiencing that. His mind tells him he can still play even though he has let his body go and reportedly isn't showing anything at the two workouts he's had...

Get'm Solid, Get'm....that is kinda sad, but something i could hear Tortis saying. Is this suppose to make up for him being outta shape when he arrives.

I didnt know a Tortis could fly?

[Alvin Walton]

He's embarrassing himself.
He should just fade away quietly.

[Chico23231]

Wonder if the commercial campaign Xffinity has going with broadband internet has an opening? The Slowskys

[freddyg12]

who are the RBs now in Seattle? They've had some turnover there, I can't even remember who was RB in the playoffs for them last year.

[freddyg12]

Marshawn Lynch, I remember that crazy run he had. they also have Forsett & Leon Washington. Don't know about injuries to any of them. If they're healthy CP won't make it.

[VegasSkinsFan]

Portia will always be a true redskin to me. I hate that we gave up Champ for him but he was the only thing we had for a long time. Usually when a player leaves I won't wear the jersey anymore. I would with portis. I hope he sticks somewhere.