Clinton Portis' answer to us

Jamaican'Skin · 10-04-2004, 05:16 PM

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See what Portis is saying.

ArringtonRules · 10-04-2004, 05:22 PM

Maybe we are getting predicatable on offense.. i'm not sure about that yet. I have to say this it seems at time that Portis tends to hit the line before the holes are created.. i think he needs to be a little bit more patient and slow it down a little bit.. I could be wrong, but I feel our O-line is not in synch with Portis and how he runs, which I am sure will happen with time.
I am very frustrated with the offense especially the offense. I can't believe that our running game is not that good when we have such a great back.. Our passing game does'nt seem to scare anybody.. I hope Gibbs can fix it in time..
My 2 cents..
Frustrated Redskins Fan in Texas

illdefined · 10-04-2004, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamaican'Skin

http://nflplayers.com/players_networ...ection=journal

See what Portis is saying.

Portis has been pretty vocal about this game and the season in general. i'd like to hear what Coles has to say about this game, the gameplan and the season thus far (and maybe his injuries). i know he's a quiet guy, but his silence right now is deafening.

itvnetop · 10-04-2004, 06:41 PM

I dig the way Portis is putting the responsibility on his shoulders. Although the responsibility lies with the entire team (not just him), it's good to see him man up and not be a prima donna... like Leon "this is my good side" from those budweiser commercials.

Daseal · 10-04-2004, 07:23 PM

haha, I love Leon!

Portis is used to making 1-2 cuts then hitting a hole quick. That's not exactly our style. I think we should form our style around him. He doesn't need much, just some breathing room.

MTK · 10-04-2004, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by illdefined

Portis has been pretty vocal about this game and the season in general. i'd like to hear what Coles has to say about this game, the gameplan and the season thus far (and maybe his injuries). i know he's a quiet guy, but his silence right now is deafening.

"I know the team is depending on me to make plays and I did not come through," Coles said. "It cost us the game. We'll watch the film and get back to work to see what each individual can do to make this team better."

Gmanc711 · 10-04-2004, 08:44 PM

At least they man up about it. Now I just need to see somthing done by them next week vs Baltimore.

illdefined · 10-04-2004, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

"I know the team is depending on me to make plays and I did not come through," Coles said. "It cost us the game. We'll watch the film and get back to work to see what each individual can do to make this team better."

"Guys like myself, the team depends on to make plays," Coles said. "Right now I'm not doing it. I've dropped balls. I've fumbled the ball. Now, I just need to evaluate myself and try to get better."

i wonder if that includes evaluating his health.

SUNRA · 10-04-2004, 10:12 PM

If Coles rally evaluates himself he might find that he needs to get that operation as soon as possible. I haven't seen his explosive speed since last year. The toe is definitely affecting his ability to make quick cuts on the slant pass.

itvnetop · 10-05-2004, 12:52 AM

I agree Sunra... when i read that he bypassed the surgery, i thought it was a bad move. I'd rather him miss a few games at the beginning of the season (if he would have gotten it done at the end of last year) than potentially messing up his toe for the long term.

Daseal · 10-05-2004, 01:07 AM

Well, I remember when I criticized him for going to the Pro-Bowl instead of getting surgery a lot of people said the surgery COULD end his career.

MTK · 10-05-2004, 09:28 AM

Do we have some doctors in the house?

I'm sure Coles consulted all the physicians he could and made a decision based on the medical advice he heard.

Does it make sense to anyone that he would turn down routine surgery that would help improve his toe? The key here being routine, which the surgery reportedly wasn't, and Daseal is right there was a chance he wouldn't be able to play again so that's a chance he didn't want to take. Go figure.

10-04-2004, 05:16 PM	#1
Jamaican'Skin The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kingston, Jamaica Age: 38 Posts: 2,418	Clinton Portis' answer to us http://nflplayers.com/players_networ...ection=journal See what Portis is saying.

10-04-2004, 08:44 PM	#7
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 39 Posts: 7,506	At least they man up about it. Now I just need to see somthing done by them next week vs Baltimore. __________________ #21

10-04-2004, 10:12 PM	#9
SUNRA The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,680	If Coles rally evaluates himself he might find that he needs to get that operation as soon as possible. I haven't seen his explosive speed since last year. The toe is definitely affecting his ability to make quick cuts on the slant pass. __________________ Redskins Member since 1970

10-04-2004, 05:22 PM	#2
ArringtonRules Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 124	Maybe we are getting predicatable on offense.. i'm not sure about that yet. I have to say this it seems at time that Portis tends to hit the line before the holes are created.. i think he needs to be a little bit more patient and slow it down a little bit.. I could be wrong, but I feel our O-line is not in synch with Portis and how he runs, which I am sure will happen with time. I am very frustrated with the offense especially the offense. I can't believe that our running game is not that good when we have such a great back.. Our passing game does'nt seem to scare anybody.. I hope Gibbs can fix it in time.. My 2 cents.. Frustrated Redskins Fan in Texas

10-04-2004, 06:41 PM	#4
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	I dig the way Portis is putting the responsibility on his shoulders. Although the responsibility lies with the entire team (not just him), it's good to see him man up and not be a prima donna... like Leon "this is my good side" from those budweiser commercials.

10-04-2004, 07:23 PM	#5
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	haha, I love Leon! Portis is used to making 1-2 cuts then hitting a hole quick. That's not exactly our style. I think we should form our style around him. He doesn't need much, just some breathing room.

10-05-2004, 12:52 AM	#10
itvnetop Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 47 Posts: 3,007	I agree Sunra... when i read that he bypassed the surgery, i thought it was a bad move. I'd rather him miss a few games at the beginning of the season (if he would have gotten it done at the end of last year) than potentially messing up his toe for the long term.

10-05-2004, 01:07 AM	#11
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Well, I remember when I criticized him for going to the Pro-Bowl instead of getting surgery a lot of people said the surgery COULD end his career.

10-05-2004, 09:28 AM	#12
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Do we have some doctors in the house? I'm sure Coles consulted all the physicians he could and made a decision based on the medical advice he heard. Does it make sense to anyone that he would turn down routine surgery that would help improve his toe? The key here being routine, which the surgery reportedly wasn't, and Daseal is right there was a chance he wouldn't be able to play again so that's a chance he didn't want to take. Go figure.

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