Do you want Portis back next season?

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Originally Posted by Son Of Man

You don't throw away production like this from a guy with no off-field issues just casue he's an ass. You whip him into shape, get him motivated and get him on the field.

exactly, couldnt agree more. it seems as if when portis sees a wall of defenders in front of him, he dives to the ground before he even reaches these guys. toughen him up, put some spirit back into him and work him like a mule. he has potential. maybe he isnt as fast as he used to be, but he is as strong as an ox. as you get older you have a better sense of how a defense is going to react to your running. one of those intangables everyone always talks about that i wouldnt trade for anything.

maybe he is too far along to be changed, and we have to get rid of him. maybe we should get a couple of young go getters who will perform. but instead of dumping him along with the money lost in the salary cap, see if he can improve. why waste the cash available, because it is always so tight, and theres a lot tied up with this guy.

also id take anyone anyday that has no off field issues versus some guy that every six months has to have a talk with the league office. (portis or anyone, doesnt have to be him) you get paid all this money to play football, and you throw it away because of a life once lived. i know its hard for some, and this doesnt apply to all, but id take someone who is focuced more on life then some star player who has to carry a gun to the grocery store, or has to be armed to the teeth to go to a bar. just senseless sometimes. alcohol and guns do not mix.