Portis to re-sign with redskins, 3 year, 20 million [Archive] - Page 3

SolidSnake84

04-02-2011, 09:13 PM

I know there are still some die-hards out there who want CP to start for us, but the truth is the truth. Clinton's body has betrayed him, and at 30 years old with his wear and tear, it's like being 65. His mind says he can play still, and he probably has himself convinced that he can be a starter in the NFL. It's hard to take the athlete's mentality out of the athlete. I've mentioned this before, but in my line of work i see it alot with boxers who have fought for too long. They keep themselves in good shape, you watch them workout and every once in a while they show you something that they once were. It's when you see them get in the ring and spar with a kid half their age, that they really look old and gone.

I think Portis will catch on with some team as a live body in camp. Like Larry Johnson. He will look great doing the drills and stuff, but when he hits the field for real action, we will see him for what he is, an aging RB who is in the twilight of his career. Portis has more yesterdays than tomorrows. Much respect to him though, he had a decent career here, and i honestly can say that I wonder what he could have done here if he had been at 100% and the team had a good offensive line. Ever since 2007 he wasnt the same. I know ST's death took the wind out of him some, but he had nagging injuries and the skins were really horrible. Makes me wonder what could have been.


	Commanders Post at The Warpath > Commanders Football > Locker Room Main Forum > Portis to re-sign with redskins, 3 year, 20 million Log in Portis to re-sign with redskins, 3 year, 20 million Pages : 1 2 [3] skinsnut 04-01-2011, 07:28 PM not bad at all...nice job! Got me. NYCskinfan82 04-01-2011, 07:36 PM Lmao. MTK 04-01-2011, 08:14 PM I didn't believe it but nice job SS84. 44ever 04-01-2011, 09:24 PM "He said he's not talking any jive" LOL!!! Son Of Man 04-02-2011, 08:55 PM In all seriousness....I would love to have CP back. SolidSnake84 04-02-2011, 09:13 PM I know there are still some die-hards out there who want CP to start for us, but the truth is the truth. Clinton's body has betrayed him, and at 30 years old with his wear and tear, it's like being 65. His mind says he can play still, and he probably has himself convinced that he can be a starter in the NFL. It's hard to take the athlete's mentality out of the athlete. I've mentioned this before, but in my line of work i see it alot with boxers who have fought for too long. They keep themselves in good shape, you watch them workout and every once in a while they show you something that they once were. It's when you see them get in the ring and spar with a kid half their age, that they really look old and gone. I think Portis will catch on with some team as a live body in camp. Like Larry Johnson. He will look great doing the drills and stuff, but when he hits the field for real action, we will see him for what he is, an aging RB who is in the twilight of his career. Portis has more yesterdays than tomorrows. Much respect to him though, he had a decent career here, and i honestly can say that I wonder what he could have done here if he had been at 100% and the team had a good offensive line. Ever since 2007 he wasnt the same. I know ST's death took the wind out of him some, but he had nagging injuries and the skins were really horrible. Makes me wonder what could have been. Shadowbyte 04-02-2011, 10:01 PM Got me:( 44ever 04-02-2011, 10:05 PM There's no way Shannahan wanted this IMO. This has the stench of DS written all over it since he's his favorite player on the team. Yeah, I bet your right. Cant believe this crap. :cool: