Portis apparently is not a dog lover

[Skinsfanatic]

According to PFT, Portis made some pretty dumb comments:

PORTIS SUPPORTS VICK

Redskins running back Clinton Portis and left tackle Chris Samuels have spoken out in support of Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who currently is caught up in a dog-fighting investigation.

But they're not saying that Vick is innocent. Per Portis, it's no big deal if Vick is guilty.

"I don't know if he was fighting dogs or not, but it's his property, it's his dog," Portis told WAVY-TV. "If that's what he wants to do, do it."

As Portis spoke, Samuels started laughing, and at one point raised his eyebrows with (as we interpret it) an "oh sh-t I can't believe he's saying this" look on his face.

"I think people should mind their business," Portis added.

In response to the question of whether dog-fighting is prevalent in the NFL and the NBA, Portis said, "I mean it's prevalent in life. . . . I'm from Laurel, Mississippi. I know a lot of back roads that got the dog fight if you want to go see it."

Um, we're not licensed to practice law in Virginia, but we don't think that the Commonwealth has formally recognized the defenses of "everybody does it" or "if it's behind closed doors, it's okay."

And if we didn't know better (and, actually, we don't), we'd be inclined to wonder whether Portis has been to a few of those dog fights in Laurel, Mississippi.

Or in Surry County, Virginia.

And Clinton's comments provide even more reason to believe that Ray Buchanan said what Chris Landry said he said about Vick and dog fighting. The lesson here is that current and former NFL players look out for each other, no matter how ridiculous they look or sound when doing so.

Need more evidence that Portis should be ignored on this point? He refers to Vick as a "positive role model." We need to know whether Clinton gave Mike this label for giving the middle finger to the home fans (including kids) or giving an STD to the ex-girlfriend. Or maybe he's referring to the water bottle thing. There are just so many positive things from which to choose.

[Daseal]

I don't like the sound of that..

[Skinsfanatic]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I don't like the sound of that..

Can't imagine Gibbs will either.

[dmek25]

think Vick will feel Godell's wrath?

[hooskins]

Haha..i dont know Portis just says alotta stuff...

[wilsowilso]

I like Portis, but damn that's the stupidest thing I have ever heard him say.
Maybe this issue needs to be put way out in the public spotlight and if a few ignorant NFL stars are the ones to do it so be it. Obviously some people need an education on how to treat man's best friend.

[GridIron26]

Wow I can't believe it..

[RobH4413]

I'm down in outer banks right now and just saw it on t.v. It was pretty much stereotypical Clinton Portis joking around. I wouldn't really look too much into this.

[70Chip]

Bob Costas hates dogs too:

Bob Costas: Dogfights At Vick's House 'Some Of The Best Dogfights I Have Ever Seen' | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

[djnemo65]

I hope he was just kidding because I think this whole thing is absolutely disgusting.

[holmester]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I don't like the sound of that..

WOW. This is worthy of its own thread and i hope the moderators get a hold of it. This honestly makes me feel sick because to be honest CP was probaly my favorite skin. I mean the only reason Taylor wasn't was because of his immaturity but now that he's grown i dont even know what to say. I am honestly speachless. WTF is Portis thinkin. I'm not tryin to seem preechy but im in the boat with Gibbs where I like to see players with good values and good morals. The fact that Portis is making light of this dog situation is a joke. You can put me on the record right here and mark this down, if there is not a good explanation for these comment's I want Portis traded, as much as I loved him there is no room for this. I expect the foot to come down hard and soon. MODERATORS if this is true try to make as much impat as possible. Portis is a great player no doubt but I feel if were gonna go to the show with gibbs it's gonna take character and the shit aint helpin. I want some light on this and i want it soon.

[holmester]

I should have mentioned that this could all be bullshit(and i hope it is). But until I hear otherwise I will defend my previous statements.

[GMScud]

He likes to goof around with the media, but I don't think he was kidding about this. Dammit Clinton. This isn't a joke. Vick is on the verge of being in deep, felony shit. And having our star tailback back him up, joking or not, is bad news. Man, my best friend is a dog lover and Skins hater. I'm never gonna hear the end of this....

[Oakland Red]

The first and main thing that I think Clinton was doing is taking the chance, since he was in the Virginia Beach area, to defend a fellow football player who is from that area, and who has been much maligned.

What the PFW article does is insinuate in libelous fashion that Portis might have participated in such events in the past, and purposefully tries to stir up hostility against him. The article is a crock; yellow journalism.

As far as dog fighting, to me there is a cultural divide here. Dog fights may well be common in the rural South as Clinton says. People may view them as a tolerated norm. They aren't good, but I can see how if you grow up with them that you could be desensitized to seeing them as a bad thing.

I recently saw a movie about slaughterhouses and I can say that what the meat industry, and also what the dairy and chicken industries, do to animals is not a good thing either. I'm not a fan of what boxing, ultimate fighting or a lot of things do to people either.

I think it's good that there is this public discussion going on about the issue, because it will cause people to reflect and hopefully reconsider participating in this practice.

It's no big deal to me at all and I don't think any less of Clinton just because he thinks something that differs from me. He doesn't participate in these kind of events himself.

I think we all are best when we recognize that there are different cultural norms and try to tolerate each other's views and work toward common ground.

[Luxorreb]

If this is true, then Skins and NFL should look further into the dog fighting thing. These millionaires don't need to be 'feeling gangsta' fighting dogs. And if ya gonna fight dogs goto a country where its ok. No reason a player in his prime should sacrifice his potential in Hall of Fame/ NFL folklore history. Quite an incredible oppurtunity to be a player in the NFL. The full wrath of the law should come down on Vick and/or Portis or anyone involved an such an illegal activity.