Clinton Portis' Knees

I'm more inclined to play the wait and see game with Clinton, knowing his utter disdain for practice, as well as preseason games which he made clear last preseason. I'm anxious to see what his position will be when the preseason has expired.
Where did you come up with CP has an "utter disdain for pratice"? The only thing I have heard is that he does not think that preseason is that important for him and was upset getting hurt in a meaningless game last year.

Tendonitis is never serious, but it can be quite chronic. It's a foregone conclusion that CP will be in the starting lineup Week 1, but the problem is that over the next 17 weeks, theres little certainty that he will be able to keep playing.

If he hurts his shoulder, and is bothered by knee tendonitis, hes a lot more likely to sit the game out than if just his shoulder was giving him trouble.

John Riggins talked about this on his show yesterday, he said that he thinks CP might be dealing with his knee the same way John dealt with his back that one year when it was a cronic problem...basically he played the games on Sunday and that was pretty much it...the rest of the week he was in the training room.

Riggins also mentioned the fact that although CP might not be as effective because of the injury and time missed he could still contribute as running back is the one position you can typically miss time in practice at and come back on Sunday and go right into the game without loosing as much.

Where did you come up with CP has an "utter disdain for pratice"? The only thing I have heard is that he does not think that preseason is that important for him and was upset getting hurt in a meaningless game last year.

I think his comments over the years make it clear that he's not a big fan of camp/preseason, etc. In his first camp presser of this year he joked around about it. A part of him is probably kidding and stretching things a bit, but I definitely think there's some truth behind his comments.

Tendonitis is an issue with the tendons which tend to hurt.


Here's your orthopedist!

Champ doesnt have tendonitis....

Here's a possibility: THe skins and CP are not sure about the severity of the injury. Sometimes tendonitis mellows with rest, other times it lingers. They're hopeful, obviously, that it's short term, but the fact that they went to Andrews the specialist says that they're worried about the slow progress.

My impression is that he can play on it, but it risks a flare up. And that could be worse. I think this is very tough for the trainers--if you rest, it might get better; but it also is a condition that a player can play with. It's more an art than a science, no doubt.

Anyway, I very much doubt that there's any attempt to mislead about the severity, etc.

Where did you come up with CP has an "utter disdain for pratice"? The only thing I have heard is that he does not think that preseason is that important for him and was upset getting hurt in a meaningless game last year.


And as a result of that, it should not be suprising to anyone that Portis is not going all out in preseason because he has made his intentions known. I'm just happy the rest of the team does not find preseason meaningless, or voiced their displeasure with playing them. Personally, I don't consider it a good example to set for the younger players, espically if you're going to be considered a leader.

I'm more inclined to play the wait and see game with Clinton, knowing his utter disdain for practice, as well as preseason games which he made clear last preseason. I'm anxious to see what his position will be when the preseason has expired.

Um, I am pretty sure you wouldn't be too excited after you get injured in a totally meaningless game. Plus too many people forgot how he got hurt last preseason. He was running full speed to make a tackle after a turnover. Its not like he wasnt trying because he hated preseason all along. Whenever CP plays he goes 100 percent, and he also voices his opinion about preseason, which I do think is true. That doesnt mean it is "utter disdain".

And as a result of that, it should not be suprising to anyone that Portis is not going all out in preseason because he has made his intentions known. I'm just happy the rest of the team does not find preseason meaningless, or voiced their displeasure with playing them. Personally, I don't consider it a good example to set for the younger players, espically if you're going to be considered a leader.

Well preseason is pointless, this isn't about being a good role model and all that flowery bullshit. Preseason is about big bucks and business. Only reason there are 4 games is to make money. The NFL and owners want to fill seats and boost sales. If you actually look at it rationally a 4 game season is meaningless. 2-3 would be much better, but that would never happen.

Hopefully Betts finishes the season injury free.