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Old 02-28-2011, 08:41 AM   #7
SolidSnake84
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re: Shanahan: Portis will be allowed to test the market (updated: Portis officially released)

Portis right now reminds me alot of former boxers that i know, who can obviously keep in shape, and mentally they tell themselves that they can still fight. How many times have you heard guys say "I feel like I'm still 25", or "I'm in the best shape of my life"?

The fact is is that while they are still in shape, most of their skills have eroded, and they might still show you flashes of what they once were, but the reality is that their career is over.

Portis is a fine athlete, who is in shape, and mentally he tells himself that he can still go. It is a sad day because the athlete's mentality tells him that he can still play. The truth is, if he does indeed make a squad somewhere, how long until he is injured again? I think he may have 1 season left, if he can stay healthy and used in an extremely limited role..
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