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

[rbanerjee23]

It's tough for me to hate on Portis because he ran so hard for us for all those years -- hope he lands back on his feet.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

It's tough for me to hate on Portis because he ran so hard for us for all those years -- hope he lands back on his feet.

I'll second that. Sucks for him that he's apparently not staying in shape since he got cut by the team. Could this be the end of C.Po as we know it?

[SkinDogg]

Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

It's tough for me to hate on Portis because he ran so hard for us for all those years -- hope he lands back on his feet.

Co-sign. And he ran Riggins numbers without a decent o-line. I'd take a horse like that anyday, dumb costumes and all.

[KI Skins Fan]

Clinton Portis carried the load for us. He deserves respect for that.

It looks like it might be over for him, though. I'm thinking that he should retire from the NFL.

I'm looking forward to the prospect of Clinton retiring as a Redskin some day and being inducted into the Redskins Ring of Fame. I believe he deserves it.

[SouperMeister]

It probably came down to LJ being in better condition. You hope that both of these guys put some money away during their heyday, because there will be no more big paychecks like they were accustomed to.

[Longtimefan]

This could spell the end for CP, guy's had a good career and has already surpassed the life of the average player at his position. All things come to an end.

[irish]

With the reports from NE saying that CP was really out of shape for his workout it leads me to believe that CP didnt really expect any teams to call.

[freddyg12]

Physically we all know CP has been through a lot of wear & tear, but at this point he may have lost the will to do all he needs to to get back in shape. He was never into practice. I won't fault him at this point if he's lost the will to play & doesn't have the drive to get in shape. It would be a good time for him to hang it up, he's had a great career & gave us some good memories.

[Hog1]

Listening to Steve and Andy on 980, they are saying he is....WAY over weight.

[SFREDSKIN]

NFL.com news: In free agency, NFL is no country for old running backs

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

NFL.com news: In free agency, NFL is no country for old running backs

Sign Portis for the costumes
Wait a minute, Clinton Portis was still in the league last year? Who knew?

Obviously I am kidding -- sorta -- but Portis seems like the oldest 29-year-old in NFL history (he turns 30 on Sept. 1) and it is kind of hard to imagine that he has anything left to offer other than some hilarious characters. Portis should be signed for that reason alone.

But if last year was the last time we saw Portis play, I wish him well and hope he invested all of that money he earned at the University of Miami.

[skinsfan69]

In order for CP to keep his career going at his age, he really couldn't afford to let himself get out of shape. It's over for the guy. There isn't a market in the NFL for old RB's that are injury prone that don't like to practice. I wish the dude well. He was a baller.

[The Goat]

CP carried the offense through some very tough seasons and IMO he deserves our respect. It's sad to see fans dismiss what he did in a Skins uniform.

Best wishes Portis

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by The Goat

CP carried the offense through some very tough seasons and IMO he deserves our respect. It's sad to see fans dismiss what he did in a Skins uniform.

The hell with that. He also threw his teammates and coaches under the bus. Got preferred treatment and ran to Snyder when things didn't go his way. Sat out of practice while others busted their ass. Ran his mouth on public radio shows and made total jackass comments. He was a prime character in this culture we grew to hate. I for one am glad he's gone regardless of what he's done. I (and many others) might feel a bit different had all the things I listed not transpired.

Good riddance.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

The hell with that. He also threw his teammates and coaches under the bus. Got preferred treatment and ran to Snyder when things didn't go his way. Sat out of practice while others busted their ass. Ran his mouth on public radio shows and make total jackass out of things he's said. He was a prime character in this culture we grew to hate. I for one am glad he's gone regardless of what he's done. I (and many others) might feel a bit different had all the things I listed not transpired.

Good riddance.

this. cp was an idiot, and acted like a total douchebag most of these idiot players from the hood act like. had a chance to show he was a true professional, instead, he just fell right on in line, since he always garnered attention for the stupid ass things he said. great running back, fvcking POS person.