Portis to play Saturday - he doesn't seem too happy about it

[prinzeofmoval]

Originally Posted by Smooter

I'm with you. I think he should play, but very limited.

Yeah didn't we try that one season and he seperated his shoulder trying to tackle somebody on an interception?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by prinzeofmoval

Yeah didn't we try that one season and he seperated his shoulder trying to tackle somebody on an interception?

Ok, so the coaching staff tells him not to tackle anybody; it's only preseason. Come on, that was a fluke accident, it could have happened anywhere, anytime, to anyone. It could have happened later on in the regular season. What then? Rest him until the playoffs? He needs some work in preseason.

[Lady Brave]

Originally Posted by prinzeofmoval

Yeah didn't we try that one season and he seperated his shoulder trying to tackle somebody on an interception?

That was his own fault. He could have easily pushed him out of bounds, but instead he chose to go for the big hit.

[prinzeofmoval]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

That was his own fault. He could have easily pushed him out of bounds, but instead he chose to go for the big hit.

Gotta admit that was a nice hit though. But i think he should get the L.T. package..Maybe a few snaps the last game.

[Smooter]

Originally Posted by prinzeofmoval

Yeah didn't we try that one season and he seperated his shoulder trying to tackle somebody on an interception?

I knew someone would bring that up. Like someone said earlier it was a fluke. Injuries are gonna happen, but you cant completely baby these guys just because they're a starter. He better be able to handle several carries in a preseason game or two if hes gonna be our starter for 16 (hopefully more) games this season.