Portis Out To Prove Redskins Wrong

[freddyg12]

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.

[firstdown]

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.

[SFREDSKIN]

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.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by firstdown

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.

I said, as well as GTripp I think, that Portis would be a good fit in NE. Belicheck loves the old vets that he can play in specialized roles. CP still could play as a 3rd down back if he gets himself together.

He talked about proving the skins wrong, but I bet he really was hoping the lockout lasted longer.

[Meks]

Agreed

[GusFrerotte]

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.

[SirClintonPortis]

It seems a good chunk of fans need to undergo their own culture change from worshipping individuals to worshipping the team. Clinton Portis is not going to prove the Redskins wrong for cutting him.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

It seems a good chunk of fans need to undergo their own culture change from worshipping individuals to worshipping the team. Clinton Portis is not going to prove the Redskins wrong for cutting him.

This.

Cult Brennan, Marko Mitchell, Brandon Banks, etc. I can't begin to tell you how many idiotic quotes I've seen out there talking about how the Redskins would regret cutting these individuals. It's hilarious looking back at all those foolish statements and laughing and having a sigh of relief these guys don't run our team.

[irish]

The days of teams having feature RBs for 5+ years are over. You run these guys until their legs fall off and then bring in the next guy. CP held out longer than most backs.

[Daseal]

Portis ran hard for the skins. He gave us everything he had left in the tank. Gibbs destroyed him by working him so hard. He went from a quick 1 cut slasher in Denver to a bigger back for us. Watching him pick up blitzes was a pleasure.

However, he had gotten to a point where he typically tackled himself on most plays by tripping over his own feet. He was starting to get slower and less reliable. I hope he finds a home somewhere, he'd be a great 3rd down back for someone.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Portis ran hard for the skins. He gave us everything he had left in the tank. Gibbs destroyed him by working him so hard. He went from a quick 1 cut slasher in Denver to a bigger back for us. Watching him pick up blitzes was a pleasure.

However, he had gotten to a point where he typically tackled himself on most plays by tripping over his own feet. He was starting to get slower and less reliable. I hope he finds a home somewhere, he'd be a great 3rd down back for someone.

I agree with everything you said.

He was (and may still be) as good in pass protection as any RB I've seen. He can also catch the ball and he's plenty tough enough to pick up short yardage. Yes, he could be a fine 3rd down back on the right team - and NE might be the right team for him.

If he were to earn a ring in NE, I'd be happy for him. He deserves it.

[12thMan]

Per Boston Globe, Portis showed up incredibly out of shape for his workout with the Pats.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Per Boston Globe, Portis showed up incredibly out of shape for his workout with the Pats.

Too bad. If that's true, then I guess it's over for him.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Per Boston Globe, Portis showed up incredibly out of shape for his workout with the Pats.

I heard from someone with the Pats' organization who said that Portis was "not in the condition you would expect from a free agent coming in for a workout" but that the Globe characterization was "a bit over the top".

Recall that Portis was one of the guys here who did not regularly participate in team activities in the off-season and who worked out by himself until camp started. And on a couple of occasions here, he showed up at camp needing to work his way into good condition. With a full training camp, he was always ready to answer the bell in September.

It seems as if time and lack of attention to training details and regimens have caught up with Portis. He can still catch on somewhere if a team loses one of its key RBs AND IF Portis goes back to Florida and gets himself into shape.

However, his days as "the lead back" or as a "1200-yard back are over"...

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

I heard from someone with the Pats' organization who said that Portis was "not in the condition you would expect from a free agent coming in for a workout" but that the Globe characterization was "a bit over the top".

Did Tortis dye he hair and goatee blonde again? I remember that picture floating around where he looked like a back up singer for Boy George. Thats the kinda focus Tortis brought to camp a couple years ago. Id really like to see him in a Pats uniform walking through the holes that good oline opens for him.