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illdefined · 08-25-2006, 02:44 PM

writing this post has made me ok with this trade. before this i hated it.

Sellers wasn't even told, he found out from the radio. after looking like a TJ Duckett in the Jets game only 30lbs HEAVIER. after all his TDs last year, and the Saunders talk about expanding his role even further, Sellers must've felt like he just found out his winning lottery ticket was fake. and he EARNED that ticket.

then CP, well yeah he's a team guy like eveyone's said. and i think he genuinely feels bad for Mike and Ladell because they all felt good about their crew.

CP is also a die-hard competitor though, and he is supremely confident about his abilities. "I'm a bruiser too" was his initial comment, and he's been repeating all offseason how he's 220 lbs (everywhere else says 212 or even 205). when Portis reacted to that, it was because he knows he just as likely to get a 3rd and 1 as Duckett (by finding and jumping into a hole Duckett wouldn't even see) and doesn't want to be automatically counted out in those situations.

But Portis has to feel like that. He has to weigh 220lbs in his head to convince himself, because that's honestly how he plays. dude has absolutely no fear, as every blitzer who's played against the Redskins knows well. Just ask the guy who's helmet he knocked off in the first preseason game, before he bodyslammed the interceptor to the ground. That's Portis, bless him.

Duckett can't touch Portis as a producer, or presence, on this team. the possibilities of Portis on the field are just so vast, whether its rushing, catching, or even pass blocking. and yes, off the field too, in costume and keeping the locker room bursting in laughter.

I've also come to realize Duckett isn't a replacement for Sellers. because Duckett isn't used to crushing people WITHOUT carrying the ball. whether its lead blocking or busting wedges on special teams. and Duckett isn't the surprise to defenses that Sellers is on the goaline or as a sudden ball carrier.

that preseason game was a wake up call of sorts, cuz Gibbs realized how Portis playing like that can't last, especially as he gets older. and he got a talented, young player who's everything Portis's backup is not. RELIABLE. he also happens to be way more of the change of pace in the big category than Ladell ever was. It was solid insurance, and a nice new offensive option all in one player.

all i have left on my mind concerning this trade is what cornerback we can get for Ladell.

08-25-2006, 02:44 PM	#69
illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 49 Posts: 2,631	Re: Is Duckett's presence going to piss off CP?? writing this post has made me ok with this trade. before this i hated it. Sellers wasn't even told, he found out from the radio. after looking like a TJ Duckett in the Jets game only 30lbs HEAVIER. after all his TDs last year, and the Saunders talk about expanding his role even further, Sellers must've felt like he just found out his winning lottery ticket was fake. and he EARNED that ticket. then CP, well yeah he's a team guy like eveyone's said. and i think he genuinely feels bad for Mike and Ladell because they all felt good about their crew. CP is also a die-hard competitor though, and he is supremely confident about his abilities. "I'm a bruiser too" was his initial comment, and he's been repeating all offseason how he's 220 lbs (everywhere else says 212 or even 205). when Portis reacted to that, it was because he knows he just as likely to get a 3rd and 1 as Duckett (by finding and jumping into a hole Duckett wouldn't even see) and doesn't want to be automatically counted out in those situations. But Portis has to feel like that. He has to weigh 220lbs in his head to convince himself, because that's honestly how he plays. dude has absolutely no fear, as every blitzer who's played against the Redskins knows well. Just ask the guy who's helmet he knocked off in the first preseason game, before he bodyslammed the interceptor to the ground. That's Portis, bless him. Duckett can't touch Portis as a producer, or presence, on this team. the possibilities of Portis on the field are just so vast, whether its rushing, catching, or even pass blocking. and yes, off the field too, in costume and keeping the locker room bursting in laughter. I've also come to realize Duckett isn't a replacement for Sellers. because Duckett isn't used to crushing people WITHOUT carrying the ball. whether its lead blocking or busting wedges on special teams. and Duckett isn't the surprise to defenses that Sellers is on the goaline or as a sudden ball carrier. that preseason game was a wake up call of sorts, cuz Gibbs realized how Portis playing like that can't last, especially as he gets older. and he got a talented, young player who's everything Portis's backup is not. RELIABLE. he also happens to be way more of the change of pace in the big category than Ladell ever was. It was solid insurance, and a nice new offensive option all in one player. all i have left on my mind concerning this trade is what cornerback we can get for Ladell. __________________ a fan. not a cheerleader.