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Why are people disappointed and get all righteous when a Redskin player leaves and talk crap about the Redskins? At any place of employment you have good productive employees and you have bad apples or employees that leave upset. Part of life.
Do you expect something else? Doyou really expect all Redskin players will leave content?

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I think Portis gave us 6 solid years. Sure he had some drama, but so did Riggins-the "gold standard" for Redskins running backs.

I wish things had ended under better circumstances but it was time for him and us to move on.

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[quote=Defensewins;804459]Why are people disappointed and get all righteous when a Redskin player leaves and talk crap about the Redskins? At any place of employment you have good productive employees and you have bad apples or employees that leave upset. Part of life.
Do you expect something else? Doyou really expect all Redskin players will leave content?[/quote]

I think some were tired of CP long before this.

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[quote=Mattyk;804461]I think some were tired of CP long before this.[/quote]


This. I happen to be one of them.

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[quote=NC_Skins;804464]This. I happen to be one of them.[/quote]

I was too. his act wore thin with me around 2008. you all know that.

But no lie, he seemed like a changed man when Shanahan arrived. I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he really seemed like he wanted to turn over a new leaf....

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Portis really P'd me off at times, but the most electrifying players often do. Regardless of anyone's feelings about him, this guy is one of the all-time Redskin greats; he's second all-time in rushing yards, behind only the great John Riggins. Regarding his release, he said that the Redskins were going in a different direction and that it was the right direction. That's a classy thing to say, and it doesn't bother me that he wants to play the Skins twice a year to prove what they gave up. That's the way motivated players are.

More than anything though, I'm going to miss his backfield blocking. He was vicious in the backfield and seemed to love blocking as much as carrying the ball. Those kind of receivers are few and far between, and Portis didn't just love it, he had a skill for it. When Campbell used to drop back on third and long, I was always excited to watch the block(s) that Portis made. Most of the time they were the most exciting part of the play since Campbell would just dump the ball off five yards short of the first down. Anyway, pardon my rambling (I'm enjoying some Green Flash Brewing Co. West Coast IPA), but no one gave more effort on the field than Portis. Good luck to him.

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[quote=SmootSmack;804460]I think Portis gave us 6 solid years. Sure he had some drama, but so did Riggins-the "gold standard" for Redskins running backs.

I wish things had ended under better circumstances but it was time for him and us to move on.[/quote]

"Some drama" this guy put the "D" in drama. Riggins is a HOFamer that helped produce winners....Portis didn't even want to practice. I won't detract from his efforts but, if I had to choose between the two it wouldn't even be a contest.

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[quote=Coff;804473]Portis really P'd me off at times, but the most electrifying players often do. Regardless of anyone's feelings about him, this guy is one of the all-time Redskin greats; he's second all-time in rushing yards, behind only the great John Riggins. [B]Regarding his release, he said that the Redskins were going in a different direction and that it was the right direction.[/B] That's a classy thing to say, and it doesn't bother me that he wants to play the Skins twice a year to prove what they gave up. That's the way motivated players are.

More than anything though, I'm going to miss his backfield blocking. He was vicious in the backfield and seemed to love blocking as much as carrying the ball. Those kind of receivers are few and far between, and Portis didn't just love it, he had a skill for it. When Campbell used to drop back on third and long, I was always excited to watch the block(s) that Portis made. Most of the time they were the most exciting part of the play since Campbell would just dump the ball off five yards short of the first down. Anyway, pardon my rambling (I'm enjoying some Green Flash Brewing Co. West Coast IPA),[B] but no one gave more effort on the field than Portis[/B]. Good luck to him.[/quote]

Very good post. It seems that nowadays fans just read the headlines and jump on the boards to scream bloody murder. And don't read the whole story, the first sentence I bolded in your post says a lot in my opinion, and I'm sure not many people have read it.

No player is going to say "yeah I'm washed up and the team should've cut me". I do hope he gets an opportunity somewhere outside the NFC East. I mean LT was thought to be washed up and he ended up having a decent year with the Jets.

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[quote=Longtimefan;804483]"Some drama" this guy put the "D" in drama. Riggins is a HOFamer that helped produce winners....Portis didn't even want to practice. I won't detract from his efforts but, if I had to choose between the two it wouldn't even be a contest.[/quote]

Portis didn't sit out a year or get piss drunk in front of a Supreme Court Justice. Riggins also sat out many practices during the week to be able to play on Sunday. When we recall Riggins sucking on oxygen on the sidelines we think of a warrior, had that been Portis we'd say he's lazy and out of shape. Also, it wasn't really until Riggins' 7th year that the Redskins were real winners.

I love what Riggo brought on the field and I'm not trying to take anything away from him, but I'm not about to put him on a higher pedestal than need be in order to make Portis look worse.

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[quote=SmootSmack;804489]Portis didn't sit out a year or get piss drunk in front of a Supreme Court Justice. Riggins also sat out many practices during the week to be able to play on Sunday. When we recall Riggins sucking on oxygen on the sidelines we think of a warrior, had that been Portis we'd say he's lazy and out of shape. Also, it wasn't really until Riggins' 7th year that the Redskins were real winners.

I love what Riggo brought on the field and I'm not trying to take anything away from him, but I'm not about to put him on a higher pedestal than need be in order to make Portis look worse.[/quote]

"Lighten up Sandy baby" :)

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Portis had a hard enough time getting on the field to play FOR us, how's he going to play against us?

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:lol:

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You guys are all right. How can Portis think he's going to shock us? I mean i understand his mentality, but everything he is capable of we have already seen.

Fragile? Check

No breakaway speed? Check

Easy to bring down? Check

Stumbles over his own feet? Check.

No offense CP but you aren't going to be lighting up anybody's "d".......

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Why are we trashing Portis? Yes, Portis made a comment about proving Redskins wrong, but nothing more.. In fact, he even said that Redskins is going in right direction with Shanahan - I don't see any negativity in that. Portis got released before his contract expired; it's like a freelance signing with a company to work for x years but then the company decides they don't need him/her anymore, they tell that person "Sorry, we don't need you anymore" and cut the contract early. You would think that person would want to sign with another company and prove that company wrong? That is exactly what Portis is trying to do..

Even though Portis slacked off at practices, partied, and goofed around (even we enjoyed it). He gave it all on the field, he ruined his body for Redskins aka Gibbs. He didn't complain about it. Gibbs could have used two system with Betts, aside the fumbling problem, he was a pretty good runner. But Gibbs didn't, and it practically ran Portis to early retirement. Not that I'm saying he will retire before this season but he will retires few years earlier than he probably would if he wasn't used so much.

Edit: It's all on media, they always take players' comments out of context and twist it around.

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All on media? Please. Where in the article does it trash Portis?

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[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/clinton-portis-on-his-late-career-running-style/2011/05/25/AGzaUOBH_blog.html]Clinton Portis on his late-career running style - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;804571]All on media? Please. Where in the article does it trash Portis?[/quote]

I didn't mean that the media is trashing Portis - I could see why you did from my post, I typed it quickly without thinking.. I'm speaking in general, that media often takes something out of context and twist it around.. Only part of trashing Portis I am concerned is us.. Some of fans are trashing Portis as if he's a bad player.

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[quote=tryfuhl;804493]Portis had a hard enough time getting on the field to play FOR us, how's he going to play against us?[/quote]

Nominee for post of the year.

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Portis will go down as one of the Redskins greats. Its was not his fault we did not win many games during his time in DC. He gave his all when he was on the field on game day. Portis is right we never had a franchise QB when he was here in his prime. I would love to keep Portis around for another year but he makes to much money and I know he would not want to take a big pay cut to stay here so we let him go. Good Luck Portis hope you dont play for any NFC East teams.

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[quote=tryfuhl;804493]Portis had a hard enough time getting on the field to play FOR us, how's he going to play against us?[/quote]

[url=http://realredskins.com/2011/05/fact-checking-clinton-portis/]Fact checking Clinton Portis | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins[/url]

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For a guy who made 8 million a year almost, you'd expect more effort. Enjoy these gems.
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We're going to take a couple of plays from his 6 year career here to question his effort?

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Yeah cherry picking a couple of plays out of 1667 carries here? C'mon. I'm sure we could post countless plays of him smoking guys on blocks or running over defenders. Give me a break.

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[quote=SmootSmack;804630]We're going to take a couple of plays from his 6 year career here to question his effort?[/quote]

[quote=Mattyk;804631]Yeah cherry picking a couple of plays out of 1667 carries here? C'mon. I'm sure we could post countless plays of him smoking guys on blocks or running over defenders. Give me a break.[/quote]


You're probably right, I guess it was a poor shot at Portis. At some point, its obvious he stopped caring and started taking dives. (or at least appears that way)

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[quote=NC_Skins;804632]You're probably right, I guess it was a poor shot at Portis. At some point, its obvious he stopped caring and started taking dives. (or at least appears that way)[/quote]

He obviously wasn't right physically last year. I really think the concussion situation spooked him and he just wasn't the same after that.

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Portis was the focal point of our offense for the majority of his time here. He often faced 8 man fronts, lethargic support from our passing game and was asked to use his 205 lbs frame like a 230 lbs back. The lack of appreciation for what he brought to this franchise is quite disheartening.


Career: 113 games, 2230 attempts, 9923 yards, 4.5 avg per carry, 75 TD's,490 first downs, 19 fumbles lost.

Might have been a HOF if........

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I disagree with most. I believe Portis can still get it done. I agree with US, going the younger route but without a torrain I would keep Portis here.. if a team with a line signs him he WILL be good next year in a 2 back system. I think alot of fans do not give him the credit he deserves for what he did for us. Knock him cuz he's.been hurt and worn down.... smh that's ppl for u....

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Why is when someone leaves, or is released all of the sudden they are no good, done, washed up, has been blah blah blah. Are you (not all, some) so color blind to only see things in burgandy and gold? Portis is the Redskins 2nd all time rusher in Skins history. He gave a ton to this organization. He was injured, no question, but most of those injuries came playing all out 100% busting his ass. He may be a PR idiot, but he gave everything he had to this organization, and carried us to the playoffs those two years. I hope he goes somewhere and plays well and finishes his career on a good note. Wanting to play against your old team is a natural thing. I for one am glad we had him and think if he is healthy, there wouldn't be any problem for him to be a very productive running back this year and next.

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I'll always appreciate what he gave us, he was part of the few bright spots we had this past decade. But I would love to know what was discussed w/mgmt. before he was released. Was he offered a reduced salary to stay? If he was I think it's fair to criticize him. If he thinks he's still a starting back he might want to take a look at the clips that NC skins put up. He's not at this point.

He was overpaid here for a few years, would've been nice to see him stay as a 3rd down back at lower salary. I know things don't work that way. He at least sounds like he understands the skins need to get younger.

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Much of the distention associated with Portis is not centered around his paying ability. His abilities and production on the field [at his position] goes unmatched except for one other player. The whispers about Portis has mainly been in reference to his antics and his uncanny ability to create controversy, traits some of his fanbase gradually grew weary of.

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[quote=Longtimefan;804756]Much of the distention associated with Portis is not centered around his paying ability. His abilities and production on the field [at his position] goes unmatched except for one other player. The whispers about Portis has mainly been in reference to his antics and his uncanny ability to create controversy, traits some of his fanbase gradually grew weary of.[/quote]

Absolutely. I think his legacy here would be much different had his agent refused to allow him as a guest on the John Thompson show...

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With time, he'll be remembered as a character & a great player, which will make him somewhat of a DC legend. I don't think he said much that people will remember in 10-20 years.

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[quote=Longtimefan;804756][B]Much of the distention associated with Portis is not centered around his paying ability.[/B] His abilities and production on the field [at his position] goes unmatched except for one other player. The whispers about Portis has mainly been in reference to his antics and his uncanny ability to create controversy, traits some of his fanbase gradually grew weary of.[/quote]

Dude leaves the worst tips at restaurants. Gives me bad gas too

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[quote=SmootSmack;804805]Dude leaves the worst tips at restaurants. Gives me bad gas too[/quote]

Yeah! I almost forgot about that.

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[quote=Coff;804787]Absolutely. I think his legacy here would be much different had his agent refused to allow him as a guest on the John Thompson show...[/quote]

Let me change that to "his legacy would be [I]a little different..."[/I]

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I just saw on ESPN that Portis is doing or did a work out for the Pats. You know after watching our new RB I realise how slow CP really was.

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Vinny and the Redskins gave up Champ Bailey and a 2nd rounder for him and then cut him after a few years. What is there to prove wrong? Helu and Royster are looking good, granted it is pre-season and Clinton hasn't found a home yet. I think he proved himself wrong.

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You really shouldn't post any negative comments about the guy other than injuries. He obviously played all out when he was on the field and was one of the Redskins' best players the past 6 years. It's a shame he never had a feared passing game helping him out.

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Agreed

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I can't knock CP, he was the only thing running right on our offense other than Cooley for a long time. Gibbs ran the shit out of him, and he still ran for Zorn, and decently for Shanny. THe guy was a trooper, but we did need fresh legs, so it was time to part with him. He will find a home, and if he can get/stay healthy be a productive back. I can see him as a 3rd down back for the Pats.