Redskins Insider: Random stuff

[MTK]

Redskins Insider

A few players were available to the media before the start of practice at 5.

Marcus Washington got his braces off and was happy about that. No more ortho appointments. Gotta think the prospect of shredding your lips on your braces every Sunday wasn't a whole lot of fun either.

Not an expert but his choppers looked pretty darn shiny and straight to me.

Clinton Portis said that he kind of took the game for granted entering last season, was burned out, and vows to return to the CP of old. Says he is cool with sharing the load, though clearly believes he is the definite starter, and said that if he gets fewer carries that Ladell Betts some weeks, then that's okay, too.

Clinton also conceded that no matter how good he might feel right now coming off shoulder, hand and knee injuries, it won't mean much until he starts taking hits and seeing how his body holds up. He hasn't done anything really strenuous yet. His mental outlook is refreshed as well, he says.

Portis has no plans for more costumes, so it appears that the days of Dolla Bill or over for good.

As for other random observations:

Frosty The Punter must be feeling pretty good these days. Derrick Frost is the only punter on the roster.

Also, Shaun Suisham is being "challenged" by Tyler Fredrickson. Yeah, that Tyler Fredrickson, the one with all those game winning kicks a few years back ... No, seriously, this is a first year kid out of Cal, which explains why the word challenged is in quotes.

[Warpath]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Redskins Insider

A few players were available to the media before the start of practice at 5.

Marcus Washington got his braces off and was happy about that. No more ortho appointments. Gotta think the prospect of shredding your lips on your braces every Sunday wasn't a whole lot of fun either.

Not an expert but his choppers looked pretty darn shiny and straight to me.

Clinton Portis said that he kind of took the game for granted entering last season, was burned out, and vows to return to the CP of old. Says he is cool with sharing the load, though clearly believes he is the definite starter, and said that if he gets fewer carries that Ladell Betts some weeks, then that's okay, too.

Clinton also conceded that no matter how good he might feel right now coming off shoulder, hand and knee injuries, it won't mean much until he starts taking hits and seeing how his body holds up. He hasn't done anything really strenuous yet. His mental outlook is refreshed as well, he says.

Portis has no plans for more costumes, so it appears that the days of Dolla Bill or over for good.

As for other random observations:

Frosty The Punter must be feeling pretty good these days. Derrick Frost is the only punter on the roster.

Also, Shaun Suisham is being "challenged" by Tyler Fredrickson. Yeah, that Tyler Fredrickson, the one with all those game winning kicks a few years back ... No, seriously, this is a first year kid out of Cal, which explains why the word challenged is in quotes.

Thanks for the info. I know that I am, as well as mostly every other person here, so happy, optimistic, excited, and a little bit nervous thats the long wait is over. The 2007 NFL football season is here! I can't stop smiling.

[hooskins]

Haha I am glad for Marcus. I am still thinking about swinging over to camp today. Starts at 5 right? I live about 10-15 minutes away from it.

[firstdown]

So now we had Marcus Wash pouting last year because he had to do drug testing and now CP was burned out on football. Wow, I guess a loosing must really be deflating if your making the money these guys are your paid to play and not get all burned out and sad!!! BOO HOO the little cry babies.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

So now we had Marcus Wash pouting last year because he had to do drug testing and now CP was burned out on football. Wow, I guess a loosing must really be deflating if your making the money these guys are your paid to play and not get all burned out and sad!!! BOO HOO the little cry babies.

They're still human, money doesn't buy happiness and it's all relative anyway. I don't know about you but my happiness doesn't equate to how much money I make.

[jbcjr14]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

They're still human, money doesn't buy happiness and it's all relative anyway. I don't know about you but my happiness doesn't equate to how much money I make.

I certainly will second this response!

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

They're still human, money doesn't buy happiness and it's all relative anyway. I don't know about you but my happiness doesn't equate to how much money I make.

I'd rather be sad, depressed, or what ever and rich than sad and depressed and poor. I know it does not buy you happiness but I see a trend of people blaming these things for last year. Why not just say we had a sh^&y year and this is a whole new season and I'm ready to the past behind us with some winning football. Thats all they need to say.

[hesscl34]

CP speaks the truth. His heart wasn't in it last year. I hope he bounces back, and MOSS too!!!!!

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

CP speaks the truth. His heart wasn't in it last year. I hope he bounces back, and MOSS too!!!!!

Ok, I hope that when you said " I hope Moss bounces back to" you mean that he has a better year and not that he has said something like MW and CP.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Ok, I hope that when you said " I hope Moss bounces back to" you mean that he has a better year and not that he has said something like MW and CP.

YES, for the love of God, that is what I meant...

[Riggo44]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

YES, for the love of God, that is what I meant...

Sorry but that just sounded really funny to me.

Thanks for the news Matty.

[GusFrerotte]

NO more frigging excuses!!!!!!!! I am tired of excuses even if there is some basis of truth of them. Last season is history and the guys got banged up. Also, sorry fellas, they are paid a ton of $$$$$$$$$ to perform to the best of their abilities. For Portis to say his heart wasn't in it is unexcusable. That is like me saying, Oh well, my heart is not in my work today so I will just call in sick, or I will do a shitty job. Eventually, if I did that for a prolonged period of time I would most likely end up losing my job. Not good to hear that kind of talk from a rather handsomely paid RB in the NFL. "Oh my heart wasn't in it so I screwed around!!!" This ranks almost as bad as him defending Vick. Clinton should have just said it sucked getting hurt and he wants to come back full force. Saying his heart wasn't in it should worry you guys. A job is a job, and if you get paid nicely for it you should try your utmost to perform your best.

[dmek25]

I'm with Gus. these guys are pros. how about just shutting up and playing?

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by GusFrerotte

NO more frigging excuses!!!!!!!! I am tired of excuses even if there is some basis of truth of them. Last season is history and the guys got banged up. Also, sorry fellas, they are paid a ton of $$$$$$$$$ to perform to the best of their abilities. For Portis to say his heart wasn't in it is unexcusable. That is like me saying, Oh well, my heart is not in my work today so I will just call in sick, or I will do a shitty job. Eventually, if I did that for a prolonged period of time I would most likely end up losing my job. Not good to hear that kind of talk from a rather handsomely paid RB in the NFL. "Oh my heart wasn't in it so I screwed around!!!" This ranks almost as bad as him defending Vick. Clinton should have just said it sucked getting hurt and he wants to come back full force. Saying his heart wasn't in it should worry you guys. A job is a job, and if you get paid nicely for it you should try your utmost to perform your best.

I think your preception of what CP was saying is a little off. I don't think he meant that he didn't want to play his best, I think he meant that after the injuries and the let down of being hurt (not just him) that he lost his drive for football. He is human and I feel good that he was honest about his feelings and where his head was then. Now maybe he can turn it around becuase he sees his mistake in letting himself get down about the game. A little humility goes a long way, and at least he can see it for what it was and learn from it.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

You absolutely have to love Portis. What other back of his caliber would be fine with having the 3rd down back end up with more carries in any given week?