Monkeydad
03-16-2010, 04:45 PM
Good. I still think he can be great for us, he and LJ will push each other and the team will benefit from both of them.
So RB could be solid...onto getting blocking for them.
BURgUnDy21
03-16-2010, 04:49 PM
Apparently, Clinton Portis has shown up in great shape. So that's a good sign
thats def a good sign..i really hope he takes the signing of lj as more motivation to get that ass in gear..and i def hope that these two guys push each other and we'll have a good 1 2 punch....we shall see
Longtimefan
03-16-2010, 05:00 PM
thats def a good sign..i really hope he takes the signing of lj as more motivation to get that ass in gear..and i def hope that these two guys push each other and we'll have a good 1 2 punch....we shall see
Welcome!
KLHJ2
03-16-2010, 05:03 PM
Apparently, Clinton Portis has shown up in great shape. So that's a good sign
Where did you see that at SS?
celts32
03-16-2010, 05:04 PM
Apparently, Clinton Portis has shown up in great shape. So that's a good sign
That's to bad...I was hoping he wouldn't so we could cut him.
tryfuhl
03-16-2010, 05:04 PM
thats def a good sign..i really hope he takes the signing of lj as more motivation to get that ass in gear..and i def hope that these two guys push each other and we'll have a good 1 2 punch....we shall see
indeed
welcome to thewarpath bro
tryfuhl
03-16-2010, 05:06 PM
That's to bad...I was hoping he wouldn't so we could cut him.
considering we're not going to cut him I'm glad that he's in great shape
Lotus
03-16-2010, 05:07 PM
That's to bad...I was hoping he wouldn't so we could cut him.
Patience grasshopper... :)
tryfuhl
03-16-2010, 05:13 PM
people are referring to the tandem as "porta john" haha
Mc2guy
03-16-2010, 05:17 PM
I think that's very debatable. If you're out of shape you can look older than your years. He definitely couldn't hit holes, find holes the same or keep his balance. But at least some of that has to be attributed to his lack of practice. When younger he could get away w/out practicing & being in shape. Now he needs it more than ever.
The way he lost his balance w/out being touched really shows that he was out of shape. When older players don't practice or stay in shape, they not only lose their quickness & speed, they lose their balance & timing. I agree he's lost a step, but he could've been much better in 09 if he prepared like a pro. I don't think your 2011 prediction is far off.
Physiologically, quick twitch muscle fiber is what it is and generally cannot be created or enhanced much through working out. Slow twitch is exactly opposite, where you can build and enhance strength and endurance through working out. RB's/sprinters/boxers use quick twitch muscle, which is why they usually fade very quickly when that part of their body starts to give out.
While I could see CP avoiding some injuries and being more productive late in games if he were in better shape in 2009, I don't think hitting the hole quickly can be fixed. Love to be proved wrong, but I don't see it.