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

"I'm not looking to see nothing. I'm looking to see how long they're [going to] leave me out there, to be honest," Portis said. "Is this [going to be] good? For who? For y'all? For the media? For the public? I guess. But what's good for [No.] 26 is rest. Rest is important. Rest is vital."

Portis Set to Play Saturday - Redskins Insider (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/08/portis_set_to_play_saturday.html#comments)

He needs some work in preseason. Not much, just some to shake the cobwebs off in a game-like environment. I would have voted very little, but that wasn't an option, so I voted yes. I concur with Portis that rest is vital for him as well.

He needs some work in preseason. Not much, just some to shake the cobwebs off in a game-like environment. I would have voted very little, but that wasn't an option, so I voted yes. I concur with Portis that rest is vital for him as well.

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

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?

There's a saying in the acting community that you will perform as well as you rehearse.

I seem to remember Portis not getting into his stride until several games into the season. I've never been a fan of Portis' pre-season attitude. Frankly, I think he needs the work.

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.

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.

Can't a brother get some rest? Is he in football shape? Is his vision tuned? How about his burst speed? If all those things aren't at 100% and he's healthy I say brother got to play. Play!

He should play a bit, and if it is a couple of snaps just to get him warmed up why not? Someone just tell him not to tackle anyone. LOL.

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.