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

MTK · 08-23-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I wonder if health is a concern with his multiple concussions last season. This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone though, CP had a lot of wear and tear here. This probably has nothing to do with his abilities I would say, it's just that he's worn out, plain and simple.

I don't think he had issues with the concussions last year, it was the groin, detached from the bone *shudders*

Ruhskins · 08-23-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I don't think he had issues with the concussions last year, it was the groin, detached from the bone *shudders*

Ouch!!!

Longtimefan · 08-23-2011, 01:12 PM

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 · 08-23-2011, 01:38 PM

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.

Lotus · 08-23-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

LOL. The Dolphins.

They let Ricky Williams walk so that they could sign...Larry Johnson. lol

freddyg12 · 08-23-2011, 04:05 PM

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 · 08-23-2011, 05:13 PM

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

SFREDSKIN · 08-23-2011, 05:22 PM

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

skinsfan69 · 08-23-2011, 05:37 PM

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.

NC_Skins · 08-23-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

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

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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.

The Goat · 08-23-2011, 07:27 PM

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 · 08-23-2011, 07:35 PM

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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 · 08-23-2011, 07:54 PM

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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.

SirClintonPortis · 08-23-2011, 08:36 PM

Clinton Portis while immensely talented and a fierce competitor on gameday, never gave 100% commitment to the team--more like 85%. He stubbornly turtled in preseason(I don't see Hightower or Helu doing so) and sometimes exercised a lack of prudence over the air.

SmootSmack · 08-23-2011, 09:26 PM

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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.

Best wishes Portis

Agree 100%.

08-23-2011, 01:12 PM	#18
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson 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. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

08-23-2011, 01:38 PM	#19
irish Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,575	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson 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.

08-23-2011, 04:05 PM	#21
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson 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.

08-23-2011, 05:13 PM	#22
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson Listening to Steve and Andy on 980, they are saying he is....WAY over weight. __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

08-23-2011, 05:22 PM	#23
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson NFL.com news: In free agency, NFL is no country for old running backs __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

08-23-2011, 05:37 PM	#24
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,331	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson 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.

08-23-2011, 07:27 PM	#26
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson 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 __________________ 24-34

08-23-2011, 08:36 PM	#29
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Dolphins Work Out Clinton Portis...Decide Instead to Sign Larry Johnson Clinton Portis while immensely talented and a fierce competitor on gameday, never gave 100% commitment to the team--more like 85%. He stubbornly turtled in preseason(I don't see Hightower or Helu doing so) and sometimes exercised a lack of prudence over the air. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

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