'Dirtbag' Shirts Going Over Big

MTK · 08-26-2004, 05:09 PM

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Redskins tailback Clinton Portis unveiled his second T-shirt -- a design for the Dirtbags, the moniker concocted by coach Joe Bugel for his offensive linemen. Right tackle Kenyatta Jones was one of several players who donned the T-shirt following Wednesday's practice. The gray T-shirt has an anonymous offensive lineman with the number "00" on his shoulder pads and on the front of his burgundy jersey, which is ripped in some spots. The player's white pants are stained, and a few flies buzz around the muck. The T-shirt says: "The official Dirt Bags. They're Stinking Huge."
Despite the title, with a Portis's signature, Jones said: "This is a bootleg version. Bugel is making the official T-shirt."

But Portis's version was a smash among the players.

"It's something good for us, a little unity," said tight end Walter Rasby, who is considered a Dirtbag because he's a blocking tight end. "This is Clinton's second shirt. Clinton is doing a little self-promotion, which is cool. He knows we're out there working hard for him."

Portis's other T-shirt, sold on his Web site and at Redskins stores, is of the tailback in front of the Capitol, and says: "Run, Clinton, Run. Eight More Years."

Rams Will Test Redskins Defense

The Redskins defense has been sturdy this season, after finishing last year as the 25th-ranked unit. The first unit hasn't given up a touchdown this preseason despite not having key players such as linebacker Mike Barrow and defensive end Phillip Daniels.

Although it's only an exhibition, Friday's game against the St. Louis Rams is being viewed as a test for the defense because of Rams Coach Mike Martz's high-powered offense.

Dubbed "the Greatest Show on Turf," the Rams exploit their speedy, skilled players such as wideouts Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce and tailback Marshall Faulk in a complicated offense that often confounds defenses.

"He's doing stuff that probably other people don't even do," Coach Joe Gibbs said of Martz. "I think he's very creative. I think they've developed an offense with a lot of speed. It fits their team very well. They do a lot of stuff, a lot of motions, a lot of shifts, a lot of very creative stuff. So I rate Coach Martz one of the best as far as giving problems.

"This will be an interesting match-up for our defense because they're very quick and they do a lot of stuff."

Jones Shines Subbing for Jansen

Friday, right tackle Kenyatta Jones plays in his third game since taking over for Jon Jansen, out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. Jones has played well and gets his latest strong opponent in left defensive end Leonard Little, who is coming off a Pro Bowl season -- a team-high 12.5 sacks, which was the fourth highest in the league.

"It'll be a real test for Kenyatta," Gibbs said. "He's legit. They're ends period are real good pass rushers. This defense is very athletic. They move around real well."

Ray Brown Contributing

Offensive lineman Ray Brown, 41, is one of the oldest players, and although he isn't expected to play much barring a major injury to a starter, the 19-year veteran is already contributing with his experience.

"He's a good one," center Cory Raymer said. "In losing Jon, we lost someone with leadership and stability on the line. Ray brings all that back with him. Even though this is going on 19 years, you can tell he still loves the game and we can learn a lot from him. Coach Gibbs wouldn't have brought him in if he didn't think he could help. He's been around the block like 45 times. He can teach us things we need to know."

-- Nunyo Demasio

SKINSnCANES · 08-26-2004, 05:17 PM

I think brining in ray brown was purely a coaching move. They might use him if somethign bad happens, but he should provide a lot of leadership and coaching to our young linemen. Im also glad to see that randy thomas is really excited to run teh counter trey this year becuase hes one of the faster linemen in the nfl and likes to run with the back.

Redskins_P · 08-26-2004, 05:23 PM

That's it. I'm getting a Dirtbags t-shirt. As well as the Portis one.

Its great to see these guys become so united. Gibbs totally brings that aspect to the team. It's more like a family than a team. You can tell that everyone is buying into it. This season is going to be really special.

illdefined · 08-26-2004, 05:45 PM

i got myself a 'Clinton: Eight More Years' shirt as soon as i saw it available. you guys seen his site? hasn't even played a regular season game with the Skins, but he's already made a Redskin themed site, and a brilliant DC related shirt. he's happy to be here. the synergy going on with the players and coaches is so obvious, last year you could tell players were biting their tongues. much less making shirts.

hey Sammy Baugh Fan, could you wear THIS shirt and support THIS Clinton? heh.

Redskins_P · 08-26-2004, 05:57 PM

CRT3 · 08-26-2004, 07:54 PM

Check the photo out on this site of a action set that this guy McFarlane produces.

http://www.spawn.com/news/news1.aspx?id=12406

illdefined · 08-26-2004, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRT3

Check the photo out on this site of a action set that this guy McFarlane produces.

http://www.spawn.com/news/news1.aspx?id=12406

LONG since bookmarked CRT... :cool-smil

la73hof · 08-26-2004, 11:19 PM

When I 1st saw this thread, I thought it was directed @ Eagles fans..

That Guy · 08-26-2004, 11:58 PM

everything here is for skins' fans

08-26-2004, 05:09 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	'Dirtbag' Shirts Going Over Big WP Email Redskins tailback Clinton Portis unveiled his second T-shirt -- a design for the Dirtbags, the moniker concocted by coach Joe Bugel for his offensive linemen. Right tackle Kenyatta Jones was one of several players who donned the T-shirt following Wednesday's practice. The gray T-shirt has an anonymous offensive lineman with the number "00" on his shoulder pads and on the front of his burgundy jersey, which is ripped in some spots. The player's white pants are stained, and a few flies buzz around the muck. The T-shirt says: "The official Dirt Bags. They're Stinking Huge." Despite the title, with a Portis's signature, Jones said: "This is a bootleg version. Bugel is making the official T-shirt." But Portis's version was a smash among the players. "It's something good for us, a little unity," said tight end Walter Rasby, who is considered a Dirtbag because he's a blocking tight end. "This is Clinton's second shirt. Clinton is doing a little self-promotion, which is cool. He knows we're out there working hard for him." Portis's other T-shirt, sold on his Web site and at Redskins stores, is of the tailback in front of the Capitol, and says: "Run, Clinton, Run. Eight More Years." Rams Will Test Redskins Defense The Redskins defense has been sturdy this season, after finishing last year as the 25th-ranked unit. The first unit hasn't given up a touchdown this preseason despite not having key players such as linebacker Mike Barrow and defensive end Phillip Daniels. Although it's only an exhibition, Friday's game against the St. Louis Rams is being viewed as a test for the defense because of Rams Coach Mike Martz's high-powered offense. Dubbed "the Greatest Show on Turf," the Rams exploit their speedy, skilled players such as wideouts Torry Holt and Isaac Bruce and tailback Marshall Faulk in a complicated offense that often confounds defenses. "He's doing stuff that probably other people don't even do," Coach Joe Gibbs said of Martz. "I think he's very creative. I think they've developed an offense with a lot of speed. It fits their team very well. They do a lot of stuff, a lot of motions, a lot of shifts, a lot of very creative stuff. So I rate Coach Martz one of the best as far as giving problems. "This will be an interesting match-up for our defense because they're very quick and they do a lot of stuff." Jones Shines Subbing for Jansen Friday, right tackle Kenyatta Jones plays in his third game since taking over for Jon Jansen, out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. Jones has played well and gets his latest strong opponent in left defensive end Leonard Little, who is coming off a Pro Bowl season -- a team-high 12.5 sacks, which was the fourth highest in the league. "It'll be a real test for Kenyatta," Gibbs said. "He's legit. They're ends period are real good pass rushers. This defense is very athletic. They move around real well." Ray Brown Contributing Offensive lineman Ray Brown, 41, is one of the oldest players, and although he isn't expected to play much barring a major injury to a starter, the 19-year veteran is already contributing with his experience. "He's a good one," center Cory Raymer said. "In losing Jon, we lost someone with leadership and stability on the line. Ray brings all that back with him. Even though this is going on 19 years, you can tell he still loves the game and we can learn a lot from him. Coach Gibbs wouldn't have brought him in if he didn't think he could help. He's been around the block like 45 times. He can teach us things we need to know." -- Nunyo Demasio __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-26-2004, 05:17 PM	#2
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	I think brining in ray brown was purely a coaching move. They might use him if somethign bad happens, but he should provide a lot of leadership and coaching to our young linemen. Im also glad to see that randy thomas is really excited to run teh counter trey this year becuase hes one of the faster linemen in the nfl and likes to run with the back. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

08-26-2004, 11:19 PM	#8
la73hof Special Teams Join Date: May 2004 Location: Naples, Florida Age: 52 Posts: 420	When I 1st saw this thread, I thought it was directed @ Eagles fans.. __________________ "I'll go on the record that i am a LA fan"--redsk1 Thanks!

08-26-2004, 05:23 PM	#3
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101	That's it. I'm getting a Dirtbags t-shirt. As well as the Portis one. Its great to see these guys become so united. Gibbs totally brings that aspect to the team. It's more like a family than a team. You can tell that everyone is buying into it. This season is going to be really special.

08-26-2004, 05:45 PM	#4
illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 48 Posts: 2,631	i got myself a 'Clinton: Eight More Years' shirt as soon as i saw it available. you guys seen his site? hasn't even played a regular season game with the Skins, but he's already made a Redskin themed site, and a brilliant DC related shirt. he's happy to be here. the synergy going on with the players and coaches is so obvious, last year you could tell players were biting their tongues. much less making shirts. hey Sammy Baugh Fan, could you wear THIS shirt and support THIS Clinton? heh.

08-26-2004, 05:57 PM	#5
Redskins_P Fight for old DC! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 46 Posts: 4,101

08-26-2004, 07:54 PM	#6
CRT3 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockville Age: 61 Posts: 795	Check the photo out on this site of a action set that this guy McFarlane produces. http://www.spawn.com/news/news1.aspx?id=12406

08-26-2004, 11:58 PM	#9
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	everything here is for skins' fans

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