Is Clinton Really Hurting?

[GoSkins!]

He shouldn't be in there trying to help protect the QB with a line that is still an experiment. He would play if it were regular season, and I bet he would play if Wade had worked and Samuels was healthy.

Why try to develop a rhythm behind a line that isn't in sync?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 70Chip

I think someone said he works without pads.

And Eli Manning works with "pads"...if you know what I mean

But seriously folks, I'm not worried about CP missing games in August. I think he'll be raring to go Sept. 9

[theJBexperience]

I don't think Steven Jackson is playing right now either. It makes sense to rest these guys when they wind up being over 50% of your offense.

I've had tendonitis before. It's basically just some soreness, annoying but not that detrimental. I'm sure if CP's not smokescreening, he'll be good to go full steam ahead week one anyways.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Really none of the top running backs play in the pre season. Jackson, Tomlinson, if Gore wasnt hurt he wouldnt be playing either on a side note did anyone else hear that Ronnie Brown was taken out of the starting lineup and placed on KO returns

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

CP will be fine by week one I. He is getting in conditioning work. We have all heard that he has run and rides the bike at practice. He just doesn't practice with the team. Which is a little wierd. It reminds me of TO riding a bike all last offseason and then getting in there in week one. And as much as I like Clinton, he really wears his heart on his sleeve with the media sometimes. Saying things that I doubt Gibbs and Co. want to hear, but hey that's one of the reasons that we all love him so much.

[skinsfan69]

Personally, I'm getting tired of CP's act. He is so high maintenence. He acts like he is to good for preseason. Sorry CP your not LT so stop using him as an example as to why you should not play in preseason. You need the work so get out there and get a few reps like the rest of the team. And if you can't do that AT LEAST practice in full pads for once.

[htownskinfan]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Personally, I'm getting tired of CP's act. He is so high maintenence. He acts like he is to good for preseason. Sorry CP your not LT so stop using him as an example as to why you should not play in preseason. You need the work so get out there and get a few reps like the rest of the team. And if you can't do that AT LEAST practice in full pads for once.

I agree,I have a friend in Denver that said that was one of the reasons they shipped Portis out of there,he wouldnt play with any pain,they thought he was a puss.I'm not saying he is,but thats how he's looked at in Denver

[holcknowsbest]

Originally Posted by htownskinfan

I agree,I have a friend in Denver that said that was one of the reasons they shipped Portis out of there,he wouldnt play with any pain,they thought he was a puss.I'm not saying he is,but thats how he's looked at in Denver

this is getting out of hand, people are calling portis a puss now!!!!!!! get the fuck out of here, seriously.....LT he is fucking pussy too? Emmitt Smith was a pussy, so was Barry Sanders and every other great running back!!!! they all sat out pre season, CLINTON PORTIS IS THE FARTHEST THING FROM A PUSSY!!!!!!!!! if you want proof of that watch how he runs first of all, the guy runs as hard as anyone. second of all watch how he blocks, and if you can name a better back in the league at picking up blitzes or throwing down field blocks, then you havent watched him play since he has been in DC, quit talking shit about this guy!!! hes not hurt and he is 100000000% not a god damn pussy...get with it folks

[Cowell]

I personally think it's a good thing that Clinton Portis is sitting out preseason. If his knee really is acting up this will give us 4 more weeks in the regular season maybe. I think his knee is fine and I think we will see the Clinton we are used to seeing.

[GMScud]

I think he probably does have some tendonitis. The injury came about in mini-camps. I don't think they were premeditating an excuse to sit out the entire preseason. Plus he made a trip to Dr. Andrews a few weeks ago. I do believe Portis has milked it like crazy, but after what happened in the preseason last year, I could care less. As long as he's back there on the opening drive in week 1.

[dmek25]

i would be shocked if he doesn't play against Miami. and skinsfan69, why do you think he is high maintenance? he gives the skins 110% every time he plays. a top 5 running back, and maybe the best blocking superstar in the league. if the skins had 11 Clinton Portis' on the field together, i would be very happy

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i would be shocked if he doesn't play against Miami. and skinsfan69, why do you think he is high maintenance? he gives the skins 110% every time he plays. a top 5 running back, and maybe the best blocking superstar in the league. if the skins had 11 Clinton Portis' on the field together, i would be very happy

As eminent Warpathologist Dr. Daseal once said, "WTF people? Have we forgotten why he got hurt last year? Let me remind you turds. He was chasing down a defender and making a tackle when he could have just jogged off the field after the interception. Don't make me janky spanky yo' ignorant asses"

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by dmek25

if the skins had 11 Clinton Portis' on the field together, i would be very happy

Portis CAN throw TD passes too.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i would be shocked if he doesn't play against Miami. and skinsfan69, why do you think he is high maintenance? he gives the skins 110% every time he plays. a top 5 running back, and maybe the best blocking superstar in the league. if the skins had 11 Clinton Portis' on the field together, i would be very happy

I'm not doubting his game day effort. He is a game day player. No doubt about that. He plays with 100% effort. But it's like he practices when he wants, he comes in and out of the games when he wants, he bitches about pre season. Do you think any of the starters want to be out there? Hell no. So why is he any different? IMO you have to get some work in. Whether it's practice or a little game time. Especially a RB. He needs some contact before the 1st game.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I'm not doubting his game day effort. He is a game day player. No doubt about that. He plays with 100% effort. But it's like he practices when he wants, he comes in and out of the games when he wants, he bitches about pre season. Do you think any of the starters want to be out there? Hell no. So why is he any different? IMO you have to get some work in. Whether it's practice or a little game time. Especially a RB. He needs some contact before the 1st game.

Weren't John Riggins and Gary Clark also notorious for never practicing?