Clinton Portis Interview -- Part 1

[SmootSmack]

CP is doing and saying all the right things. Let's hope it keeps up

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

CP is doing and saying all the right things. Let's hope it keeps up

Yep. I've never doubted his talent. He's just been given too much leeway to do what he wants to do in the past. I expect Shanahan to change that.....or send him on his way. I believe practice under Shanahan is mandatory.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

CP is doing and saying all the right things. Let's hope it keeps up

There's definitely a new sherriff in town. That's probably the most I've ever heard CP toe the company line. Good. If he keeps it up, he may just earn his way back into my good graces.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by GMScud

There's definitely a new sherriff in town. That's probably the most I've ever heard CP toe the company line. Good. If he keeps it up, he may just earn his way back into my good graces.

The transformation that has taken place among both players and fans alike since Shanahan came to town has been nothing short of amazing.

Just a few months ago when all the controversy was stirring about exchanges between LaVar, Campbell and Portis, fans far and wide had Portis under the bus with his ticket punched...destination out of town. One could conclude now that the views have done a complete 360, Portis is going to be a "we" instead of an "I" and a complete team player void of complaint. Once the decision was made to keep him on the roster, there was no doubt he was going to be about saying and doing all the right things. I think it's safe to say we all want him to have a prosperous season along with the rest of the team.

[Skins fan 44]

I dont think he will be close to a 1500 yard back. Too much talent to do that. The question remains how are they going to divide up carries between the 3.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by GMScud

There's definitely a new sherriff in town. That's probably the most I've ever heard CP toe the company line. Good. If he keeps it up, he may just earn his way back into my good graces.

!!!!!

[Whiskeybilt]

We are going to be a very good football team and I'm excited.

I think Portis is going to have a monster season again and prove a lot of people wrong also.

That quote above about D Mac is what stood out to me also. That is just what we needed.

[Monkeydad]

I checked game logs for his "27-3" statement when he gets 25 touches...I counted 19-6 when CP carried 25+ times, but that's still impressive, especially considering our mediocre team records in the past few years.

[NYCskinfan82]

Nice read, I'm real excited about this upcoming season.

HTTR.

[JLee9718]

Well, I just don't trust CP after the last two seasons, no matter what he says. He's not a true Redskin and never will be a team player.

[Whiskeybilt]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

Well, I just don't trust CP after the last two seasons, no matter what he says. He's not a true Redskin and never will be a team player.

You should try watching more Redskin games.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Whiskeybilt

You should try watching more Redskin games.

On the field I agree, just look at the way the guy blocks.

Off the field though he's said his share of dumb things that just make you wanna toss him out a window.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by JLee9718

Well, I just don't trust CP after the last two seasons, no matter what he says. He's not a true Redskin and never will be a team player.

If he wasn't a team guy he'd whiff blocks, miss pickups, etc all of the time. The guy gets beat up doing that more than running. Remember the shoulder? Tackling after an interception. Show me what RB that does what he does that we should replace him with as far as being a team player out on the field.

[53Fan]

Portis plays hard but I wouldn't call him a team player.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Portis plays hard but I wouldn't call him a team player.

Agreed. But maybe change is underway...stranger things have happened!