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Old 12-10-2005, 04:11 AM   #1
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Portis Overrated? Agree or Disagree

Clinton Portis is one of the most overrated players in the NFL as he has one of the wealthiest contracts for a running back. He is not consistent and we can not rely on him in third down situations. Pay attention to the Redskins play calling, you will notice that our drives often end when we start giving him the ball. If he can't find yards in the first quarter, then he most likely won't find yards for the whole game. Opponents have commented on the size of our offensive line and their play so I do not believe that it is their falt. Sometimes in the NFL a running back must find a way to make something out of nothing, the great ones do. This could be why we have problems finishing games. He never seems to produce when it matters, such as LT did in the forth quarter and in overtime against our then top 10 defense. "I know I am not the only one who feels this way, Ask former Redskin Brian Mitchell."

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Old 12-10-2005, 04:34 AM   #2
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Re: Portis Overrated?

Is this a joke? My god man, how is it that a player that has had 1000+ yards is four season be overrated (and probably 1300+ yards per season)?

Sure, he isn't getting the touch downs and the 3rd down carries but you think that could be the coaching staff's or O-Line's fault?

About the only running backs I'd take over him are Alexander or Tomlinson.
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Old 12-10-2005, 04:47 AM   #3
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Re: Portis Overrated?

BS to that!
Portis has produced this season and last season and shit every season in the NFL. 4 seasons for over 1000 yds; up there with the best of them. He has played through injury and plays 100% on non Portis plays as well. He's got TD's and touches... Wouldn't consider him a problem or overrated player at this point. Maybe you should give Sally Jenkins a shout!
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Old 12-10-2005, 05:58 AM   #4
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Is the OP by Chance not a Skins fan?
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Old 12-10-2005, 08:37 AM   #5
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Here we go again...
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Old 12-10-2005, 08:42 AM   #6
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Re: Portis Overrated?

Dude you are sadly mistaken. He is on the verge of having the most yards in one season by any Redskin back. What else could you ask for in a back?
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Old 12-10-2005, 09:20 AM   #7
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Re: Portis Overrated?

He may not be LT but he is definatly ONE of the top Five RBs in the League today..

The man is a machine and i hope he is here in DC for many years to come, and if for some reason doesnt break the franchise record this year. I would be willing to bet he will before he leaves.
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Old 12-10-2005, 09:46 AM   #8
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Don't forget about his blocking and receiving? I'd be shocked if there is a much better blocking RB in the league with more than 1000 yards right now.
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Old 12-10-2005, 09:54 AM   #9
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I think the op is misinformed. CP is about to break the single season rushing record of Stephen Davis but he is overrated?? Uh.....ok. :yeahright
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Old 12-10-2005, 10:25 AM   #10
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Re: Portis Overrated? Agree or Disagree

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Clinton Portis is one of the most overrated players in the NFL as he has one of the wealthiest contracts for a running back. He is not consistent and we can not rely on him in third down situations. Pay attention to the Redskins play calling, you will notice that our drives often end when we start giving him the ball. If he can't find yards in the first quarter, then he most likely won't find yards for the whole game. Opponents have commented on the size of our offensive line and their play so I do not believe that it is their falt. Sometimes in the NFL a running back must find a way to make something out of nothing, the great ones do. This could be why we have problems finishing games. He never seems to produce when it matters, such as LT did in the forth quarter and in overtime against our then top 10 defense. "I know I am not the only one who feels this way, Ask former Redskin Brian Mitchell."
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Old 12-10-2005, 04:04 PM   #11
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Re: Portis Overrated?

And how can you say that Brunell is the only good thing to come out of this season? Clinton Portis is having a better year this year than he did last year. Santana Moss has been great. Ladell Betts has looked like a very good change of pace back. LaVar is back and he's starting to look like his old self.

But you would say that Brunell is the only good thing that came out of this season? Are you kidding me?
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Old 12-10-2005, 04:08 PM   #12
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Re: Portis Overrated?

i would say santana moss is the best thing that has come this season. he is making life so much better for clinton and brunell. as a whole the skins offense looks much improved over last year.
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Old 12-10-2005, 11:14 AM   #13
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Re: Portis Overrated? Agree or Disagree

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Clinton Portis is one of the most overrated players in the NFL as he has one of the wealthiest contracts for a running back. He is not consistent and we can not rely on him in third down situations. Pay attention to the Redskins play calling, you will notice that our drives often end when we start giving him the ball. If he can't find yards in the first quarter, then he most likely won't find yards for the whole game. Opponents have commented on the size of our offensive line and their play so I do not believe that it is their falt. Sometimes in the NFL a running back must find a way to make something out of nothing, the great ones do. This could be why we have problems finishing games. He never seems to produce when it matters, such as LT did in the forth quarter and in overtime against our then top 10 defense. "I know I am not the only one who feels this way, Ask former Redskin Brian Mitchell."

This is got to be the most illinformed post of crap I have ever read. What's your next post going to be about, How Joe Gibbs is ruining the Redskins and how he should have never come back? Go read the Joe Bugel Chat on Redskins.com if you would like some insight on our running game.
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Old 12-10-2005, 11:18 AM   #14
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Re: Portis Overrated? Agree or Disagree

Skins rush for over 200 against Arizona.

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Old 12-10-2005, 11:18 AM   #15
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Re: Portis Overrated?

Portis has 1,079 yards this season, becoming only the ninth rusher in league history to gain at least 1,000 yards in each of his first four seasons.

YES HE SUCKS ASS...
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