all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

Great article on Portis, you just can't say enough about this guy and what he does away from the ball.

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/05/AR2006100501575.html]Portis Is a Big Hit And Delivers a Few - washingtonpost.com[/url]

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

Fast approaching John Riggins and Darrell Green as one of my favorite Redskins of all-time.

LOVE the attitude, LOVE the hustle.

It ain't the size of the dog in the fight, it's whether or not Portis is on your side.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

how many superstars do what clinton portis does? can you name 1? easily the real deal when talking about a core redskin. also, the new face of the team

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He plays football the way it's meant to be played. A true Redskin for the ages. A bona-fide grade-A Superstar. He should stay away from doing voices, though.

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He's the kind of guy that the Redskins should NEVER let get away.

After two plus years, I'm definitely ready to say we got the better end of the Champ Bailey deal, even considering we gave up the 2nd rounder.

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I'd like to think to that by now he's quieted all the critics who dismissed him as merely a beneficiary of the Denver system

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What he did on that first TD by Moss was amazing, especially when he took out Henderson. He's the heart and soul of this team.

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This is why [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-locker-room/14690-lets-talk-offensive-line-post222403.html#post222403"]I gave him[/URL] the game [URL="http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-locker-room/14659-redskins-jaguars-mvp-post222272.html#post222272"]ball[/URL]. Baller indeed.

And boy is he fast! He looked faster than Moss.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

You know it is funny, I have a son who just turned nine and plays pop-warner football. I have never been a fan of trying to show him modern athletes as role models. But yesterday I shared with him the "Dolimite Jenkins" clip and he has watched Clinton play for the Skins with me many times and he said to me.
"You know what Dad? Clinton seems to really just want to be happy and do the best he can on every play even if he does not touch the ball" My son, playing on the D and O line has struggled with this and I think he now gets that it is about effort, not being the star. I have tried to explain this to him many times but I must say Clinton gets the message across thru his actions more effectively than my words.

Thanks Clinton for helping me teach a boy how to play the game, the right way.

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The thing that I love about CP is that he is so patient on the field... he takes the whole scenario in and puts his self in the best position to benefit the effort on the current play.

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Did any of you hear on 101 this morning about Saunders making comments about Portis taking himself out of the game last week, and how it hurts the offense and he shouldn't be making those decisions for himself (telling the coaches when he wants out and in)..... It didn't sound good. I don't like that there is controversy.....

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

[quote=Red Robert;224824]You know it is funny, I have a son who just turned nine and plays pop-warner football. I have never been a fan of trying to show him modern athletes as role models. But yesterday I shared with him the "Dolimite Jenkins" clip and he has watched Clinton play for the Skins with me many times and he said to me.
"You know what Dad? Clinton seems to really just want to be happy and do the best he can on every play even if he does not touch the ball" My son, playing on the D and O line has struggled with this and I think he now gets that it is about effort, not being the star. I have tried to explain this to him many times but I must say Clinton gets the message across thru his actions more effectively than my words.

Thanks Clinton for helping me teach a boy how to play the game, the right way.[/quote]

So nice to see a player in this day in age who can actually serve as a role model for kids. They're a dying breed.

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[quote=hesscl34;224839]Did any of you hear on 101 this morning about Saunders making comments about Portis taking himself out of the game last week, and how it hurts the offense and he shouldn't be making those decisions for himself (telling the coaches when he wants out and in)..... It didn't sound good. I don't like that there is controversy.....[/quote]

Sounds to me like it's getting blown out of proportion. I don't see it as a big deal. Portis was told by Gibbs to get out of the game if he's not 100%. Gibbs has also told Portis in the past that we don't want you in there if you're tired - because Ladell can just go in. So Portis took himself out when he was tired.

If Saunders doesn't want that to happen, then I'm sure he'll talk to Portis about it and Portis will do as he's asked. He's not the kind of guy that will just do whatever he wants, ignoring the coach's wishes.

I think it's one of those things that gets cleared up very easily and won't be an issue.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

[quote=Schneed10;224845]Sounds to me like it's getting blown out of proportion. I don't see it as a big deal. Portis was told by Gibbs to get out of the game if he's not 100%. Gibbs has also told Portis in the past that we don't want you in there if you're tired - because Ladell can just go in. So Portis took himself out when he was tired.

If Saunders doesn't want that to happen, then I'm sure he'll talk to Portis about it and Portis will do as he's asked. He's not the kind of guy that will just do whatever he wants, ignoring the coach's wishes.

I think it's one of those things that gets cleared up very easily and won't be an issue.[/quote]

I agree and the last time I checked Gibbs was the head coach and Saunders was not.

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[quote=hesscl34;224839]Did any of you hear on 101 this morning about Saunders making comments about Portis taking himself out of the game last week, and how it hurts the offense and he shouldn't be making those decisions for himself (telling the coaches when he wants out and in)..... It didn't sound good. I don't like that there is controversy.....[/quote]

That's old news.

But just to comment, Gibbs has allowed CP this sort of freedom since he got here. Saunders is the new guy on the block and isn't used to this sort of thing. I'm sure they'll get something worked out.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

I just don't like them (Saunders) talking to the media about it. Do it behind closed doors. It just causes more controversy than is necessary when you tell it to the media...

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

[quote=Mattyk72;224853]That's old news.

But just to comment, Gibbs has allowed CP this sort of freedom since he got here. Saunders is the new guy on the block and isn't used to this sort of thing. I'm sure they'll get something worked out.[/quote]

Oh, well I like hearing that it's old news.... Hopefully it will is nothing. That guy on 101 picked the Giants to win.... :(

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

Props to CP! It's great that he's getting recognition about his off the ball skills--and I agree, those blocks on Santana's first TD were amazing.

He's now gained big yardage for Shanahan, Gibbs, and Saunders--"system back," my ass!

And he's a cool guy--those pressers are awesome, and he just has a positive attitude and style all the time.

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[quote=Mattyk72;224853]That's old news.

But just to comment, Gibbs has allowed CP this sort of freedom since he got here. Saunders is the new guy on the block and isn't used to this sort of thing. I'm sure they'll get something worked out.[/quote]

Yeah it sounds like some signals between Gibbs and Saunders are getting crossed. Gibbs has told Portis to get out of the game if he's tired. Now Saunders is saying he doesn't like it. Sounds like the two of them need to get together and decide how they want to handle Portis's rest.

I'd like to see Portis resting himself earlier in the game so he can be fresher for the fourth quarter, that's probably what Saunders was expressing. He's probably fine with Portis taking himself out in the 2nd quarter to get a breather, but I imagine that when the game's on the line in the 4th quarter, he wants Portis in there.

I'm sure they'll clear it up.

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PS It certainly seems that Al and CP have been on the same page the last two weeks.

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[quote=hesscl34;224854]I just don't like them (Saunders) talking to the media about it. Do it behind closed doors. It just causes more controversy than is necessary when you tell it to the media...[/quote]

I agree, closed door meeting is better. But there's still not much to worry about IMO. Portis isn't like Terrell Owens. If Saunders says a little something to the media about Portis he's not going to go all war of words with the coach. He'll meet with Gibbs and Saunders, they'll work it out, and the only thing the media will see from Portis will be a bunch of goofy costumes and hear about him searching for Southeast Jerome.

Speaking of which, after hearing Portis's interview yesterday, I can so see him resurrecting Southeast Jerome if the Skins whoop the Giants this weekend. Next week he'll come back saying "Last year Southeast Jerome was kidnapped in NY, but this week we found him and took him back."

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

Yeah I wish Saunders didn't make his feelings public, but you'd have to think that Gibbs has addressed that with him.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

LOL.... I love Portis.....

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It's interesting that Gibbs even lets his assistants talk to the media. I know a lot of coaches don't allow it. Marty Schottenheimer comes to mind. He says it's so that there's one voice speaking for the entire staff. But I know other FO execs like to see how assistants handle themselves in the public to gauge their abilities to be a head coach and deal with that aspect of it.

Ok, back to the lecture at hand

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

let portis be. anyone who runs/ blocks as well as he does deserves some types of freedoms. and if coach Gibbs is alright with it, so am i. anyway, we need someone to entertain us on thursdays

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

We ran like we were being chased towards the end of the game vs the Jags. I don't see any reason to leave Clinton and have him dogging it while Betts warms the bench. If you are tired, take a breather.

I can certainly understand where Saunders is coming from though. It probably messes with his personal packages which affects his play selection.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

this article should have come out last season. seeing him throw blocks is one of the best things about watching CP.

can't believe people had the nerve to question the preseason play when after knocking a blitzer's helmet off he raced AHEAD of a starting cornerback and bodyslammed him to the turf.

THATS WHO HE IS. and God bless him for it.

Re: all effort, all the time: Clinton Portis
 

Wow that gave me goosebumps.... Hail!!!!!

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[QUOTE=Schneed10;224796]He's the kind of guy that the Redskins should NEVER let get away.

After two plus years, I'm definitely ready to say we got the better end of the Champ Bailey deal, even considering we gave up the 2nd rounder.[/QUOTE]
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