Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident

[redsk1]

I don't really see alot into this. It happens on every team at some point during the season.

[hooskins]

Really? Name all 32 times this happened last season....

[jamf]

Good!
Sellers is a terrible lead blocker. He's too inconsistent and blocks the wrong person too often. We need to dump him and leave portis as the single back...

[freddyg12]

here's an update from J. Reid. This echoes what I've said in my earlier posts, although I'll certainly acknowledge that Reid is likely basing his opinion on what he can get from only a few unamed sources.

Redskins Insider - Portis Isn't Winning Any Fans Among Teammates

[hooskins]

You know what's worst that Portis trying to bench Sellers? Players on the team spilling beans to Jason Reid, about how they don't like Portis. Way to REALLY F-up the team's image.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by hooskins

You know what's worst that Portis trying to bench Sellers? Players on the team spilling beans to Jason Reid, about how they don't like Portis. Way to REALLY F-up the team's image.

REid didn't say he talked to players did he? His last post said "league sources" which might be code for players, since these guys don't want to be outed, or it could be a locker room attendant.

I know what you're saying, but I don't know how I feel about players talking in such cases. You can say that it's "splling beans" airing dirty laundry, etc., but if you're worried about this "team's image" at present I'm wondering if you aren't the Danny himself! It's a bit late to worry about this team's image. It's screwed until further notice!

There's certainly times when no one should talk, but sometimes guys speaking to the press might be a last resort for them to change things. If you really feel someone is screwing up an organization, yet the powers that be do nothing about it, the press is always there to listen. I'm certainly glad as a fan to find out some but not all of this stuff.

[hooskins]

Two wrongs dont make it right.

[NoviSkins]

All aboard the Titanic

[dmek25]

so when guys don't do their job, no one is allowed to bitch? i don't know where you work, but at my place of employment, when someone isn't pulling their weight, there is all kinds of bitching going on. and i know there are lots of Sellers fans here, but big time over rated

[dmvskinzfan08]

Originally Posted by dmek25

so when guys don't do their job, no one is allowed to bitch? i don't know where you work, but at my place of employment, when someone isn't pulling their weight, there is all kinds of bitching going on. and i know there are lots of Sellers fans here, but big time over rated

You knwo what happens when players get new contracts....

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by dmek25

so when guys don't do their job, no one is allowed to bitch? i don't know where you work, but at my place of employment, when someone isn't pulling their weight, there is all kinds of bitching going on. and i know there are lots of Sellers fans here, but big time over rated

in most places of work, people are not only unhappy when someone doesn't do their job, but they're really incensed when that same person that avoids their duties (read CP) is the one calling others out to mgmt.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by freddyg12

in most places of work, people are not only unhappy when someone doesn't do their job, but they're really incensed when that same person that avoids their duties (read CP) is the one calling others out to mgmt.

What is truly irritating to many people is the fact it's always the same guy. When there's controversy (regardless of it's nature) and it always centers around the same person people take notice, and eventually come to the conclusion something must be amis. It's usually not long before the centerpiece is recognized for what it truly is.....A distraction.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

What is truly irritating to many people is the fact it's always the same guy. When there's controversy (regardless of it's nature) and it always centers around the same person people take notice, and eventually come to the conclusion something must be amis. It's usually not long before the centerpiece is recognized for what it truly is.....A distraction.

The problem is that he is chummy with Snyder and thinks he's above the rest of the players and can get away with not practicing, giving people lip service, etc. This guy needs to be knocked of his pedestal and has to realize that he's just like the rest of the players and if he doesn't, then ship his ass out of town cause he's not a team player.

[Ruhskins]

I'm pleasantly surprised that Mike Florio has toned down on the Redskins, his old self would have had 5 different versions of this story.

[The Goat]

I like most of the comments in this thread...some really good points are: CP creates these little situations and they almost always blow over. Last year when he called out the oline that group responded w/ more vigor on the field, until injury demolished the group later in the season.

My take: Sellers has a lot of pride, meaning a lot of football pride. He's not gonna take shit from CP and he certainly knows he's had a down season to this pt (admitted his monster screw up on the dropped TD). So...expect Sellers to come out swinging over the next several games at least. CP will probably do the same i bet. The running game is better because of the little tiff.