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Originally Posted by SolidSnake84

Okay the feeling i'm getting from this thread is that people are pointing out the problems that Portis is now having, and how nobody wants to realize it. It isn't so much a "hating" on Portis. I think this all wouldnt be so bad if his attitude wasnt so bad. He's going downhill fast, but you can't feel bad for him because he is being an a-hole to people all the time.

These things we know as fact:
1)Portis has reached the point in his career where is breaking down (2,000 carries)
2)Portis doesnt have the breakaway moves or speed like he did.
3)He often trips, falls down, etc. behind the line of scrimmage.
4)Refusing to practice, there is NO WAY he develops any kind of rythym with the team.
5)His performance at this point does not justify keeping him and his insane salary.

Like i've said before. We can still get productivity out of him if we get somebody to share carries. I think that should be Betts, but i doubt Portis lets them do that.

I would add that Portis has missed many holes this year. His slowing down could be attributed to temporary injuries. But missing holes can't be.