Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident

redskins5044 · 10-09-2009, 01:21 PM

Zorn needs to switch things up this week, he needs to have Mitchell and Aldridge active and see what they can do. I would have Betts and Thomas no active for the game. His job is on the line, with the hiring of Sherman Lewis it is set up for Synder to fire Zorn and make Blache the interiem head coach and make lewis the playcaller.

MTK · 10-09-2009, 01:25 PM

A little locker room drama, not a huge deal.

53Fan · 10-09-2009, 01:27 PM

I had heard yesterday that Portis called up to the booth during the Tampa game and requested that Sellers be taken out because he wouldn't block for him. I didn't post it because at the time I couldn't find anything to verify it. Portis may have some points but as usual he handles things completely wrong. In the game where we gave the ball to Portis on 4th and goal, it looked to me like if he had went inside instead of out we would have scored. Doc Walker said the same thing. Is Portis passing the blame? I don't know, but in typical Portis fashion he appears to be creating controversy again. I have never seen a RB fall down with little or no contact as much as he does.

Portis is one of the best blocking backs I've ever seen and gives it his all during games. But as Sherman Smith said, his first few carries in a game are like practice because he doesn't practice during the week. He may not be a cancer, but he could certainly have done things better while he was here and been more of a team player instead of such a prima donna.
I think the blocking schemes, as Sammy has pointed out, have been a problem. But if Portis can't stay on his feet, I'm not sure how much it matters.

BTW- I LIKE that someone got in Portis's face.

kdogg3270 · 10-09-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Trample the Elderly

They also had to get rid of some folks too. Strahan, Shockey, Barber . . . At one point they were considered the heart and soul of NY. Sound familiar?

Strahan and barber retired as giants.

irish · 10-09-2009, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Fletcher, Randy Thomas, Samuels, Rock, Randle El...all respected as leaders

The Raiders...now that's a team with no leaders

They sure do a good job at keeping their leadership in stealth mode.

I think over the past few years the Raiders have been the worst organization but since week 2 the Skins have held that designation. This is an oorganization that is in complete disarray. Its sad.

FRPLG · 10-09-2009, 01:51 PM

I sorta like it. These guys need to start getting after each other and holding everyone accountable. I am tired of the talking about accountability and want some damn action. If Sellers f'ed it up then CP should say so. Maybe he should say it to his face but Mike is a big boy...he can handle it. Now Zorn just needs to manage this stuff and channel it forward and not into something cancerous. You know, be a head coach.

KLHJ2 · 10-09-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

Yeah but they know how to draft players. We do not.

Come back to life so I han beat you to death again. DO YOU HEAR ME? WELL, DO YOU HEAR ME HORSE?...ANSWER ME!

GTripp0012 · 10-09-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Who let GTripp have two accounts?

I lol'ed

Swarley · 10-09-2009, 01:56 PM

these type of things if handled the right way can lead a team that lacks a bit of focus and intensity into getting it together. If handled the wrong way though things like this can spell disaster.

I personally like our leaders in the locker room so I think this could be a good thing.

hooskins · 10-09-2009, 01:59 PM

beeotch move by Portis. If he has a problem with Sellers, tell Sellers first then go to the team.

DCtoAZ · 10-09-2009, 02:13 PM

I LOVE Portis , he's as tough as you can get on the field and has led this team to the playoffs twice .. this team is at quite the crossroads .. we have had plenty of " biggest game of the year games " already this season but this week in Carolina may be the biggest, if this god damn team can somehow gel, somehow get that intentisty back, somehow play up to all the competition we can get the ball rolling .. sadly deep down I feel that the Z Man is sooooo far in over his head he won't be able to rally the troops .. i'm so depressed to be a Skin's fan ... we are deserving of so much more .. such loyal fans .. why can't these a@#holes fight together instead of against each other .. ugh is it Sunday yet ?

Longtimefan · 10-09-2009, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

I had heard yesterday that Portis called up to the booth during the Tampa game and requested that Sellers be taken out because he wouldn't block for him. I didn't post it because at the time I couldn't find anything to verify it. Portis may have some points but as usual he handles things completely wrong. In the game where we gave the ball to Portis on 4th and goal, it looked to me like if he had went inside instead of out we would have scored. Doc Walker said the same thing. Is Portis passing the blame? I don't know, but in typical Portis fashion he appears to be creating controversy again. I have never seen a RB fall down with little or no contact as much as he does.

Portis is one of the best blocking backs I've ever seen and gives it his all during games. But as Sherman Smith said, his first few carries in a game are like practice because he doesn't practice during the week. He may not be a cancer, but he could certainly have done things better while he was here and been more of a team player instead of such a prima donna.
I think the blocking schemes, as Sammy has pointed out, have been a problem. But if Portis can't stay on his feet, I'm not sure how much it matters.

BTW- I LIKE that someone got in Portis's face.

Good analysis......The man is just a little too confrontational.

freddyg12 · 10-09-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

A little locker room drama, not a huge deal.

Perhaps. If it was the only drama CP's created, I might agree more. Since it isn't, it's quite possible this ends up being another instance in which CP has undermined the coaching staff. Hopefully it's not & they firmly told him not to make lineup suggestions during a game.

skinsfan69 · 10-09-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

That's what they used to say about the Giants with all the bickering they would have under Coughlin...look at them now

yeah the difference is they had strahan, tuck, osi, burress and an o-line. i don't see any of that on this team.

skinsfan69 · 10-09-2009, 02:35 PM

cp should've just went to his face and told him to block someone. going to the coach makes him look like a bitch. but really who cares?

10-09-2009, 01:21 PM	#46
redskins5044 Playmaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Schertz, Tx Age: 45 Posts: 3,224	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident Zorn needs to switch things up this week, he needs to have Mitchell and Aldridge active and see what they can do. I would have Betts and Thomas no active for the game. His job is on the line, with the hiring of Sherman Lewis it is set up for Synder to fire Zorn and make Blache the interiem head coach and make lewis the playcaller.

10-09-2009, 01:25 PM	#47
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,741	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident A little locker room drama, not a huge deal. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-09-2009, 01:27 PM	#48
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident I had heard yesterday that Portis called up to the booth during the Tampa game and requested that Sellers be taken out because he wouldn't block for him. I didn't post it because at the time I couldn't find anything to verify it. Portis may have some points but as usual he handles things completely wrong. In the game where we gave the ball to Portis on 4th and goal, it looked to me like if he had went inside instead of out we would have scored. Doc Walker said the same thing. Is Portis passing the blame? I don't know, but in typical Portis fashion he appears to be creating controversy again. I have never seen a RB fall down with little or no contact as much as he does. Portis is one of the best blocking backs I've ever seen and gives it his all during games. But as Sherman Smith said, his first few carries in a game are like practice because he doesn't practice during the week. He may not be a cancer, but he could certainly have done things better while he was here and been more of a team player instead of such a prima donna. I think the blocking schemes, as Sammy has pointed out, have been a problem. But if Portis can't stay on his feet, I'm not sure how much it matters. BTW- I LIKE that someone got in Portis's face. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it! Last edited by 53Fan; 10-09-2009 at 01:54 PM.

10-09-2009, 01:51 PM	#51
FRPLG MVP Join Date: May 2004 Age: 46 Posts: 10,164	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident I sorta like it. These guys need to start getting after each other and holding everyone accountable. I am tired of the talking about accountability and want some damn action. If Sellers f'ed it up then CP should say so. Maybe he should say it to his face but Mike is a big boy...he can handle it. Now Zorn just needs to manage this stuff and channel it forward and not into something cancerous. You know, be a head coach.

10-09-2009, 01:56 PM	#54
Swarley The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 36 Posts: 1,092	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident these type of things if handled the right way can lead a team that lacks a bit of focus and intensity into getting it together. If handled the wrong way though things like this can spell disaster. I personally like our leaders in the locker room so I think this could be a good thing.

10-09-2009, 01:59 PM	#55
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident beeotch move by Portis. If he has a problem with Sellers, tell Sellers first then go to the team. __________________ Vacancy

10-09-2009, 02:13 PM	#56
DCtoAZ Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 44 Posts: 623	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident I LOVE Portis , he's as tough as you can get on the field and has led this team to the playoffs twice .. this team is at quite the crossroads .. we have had plenty of " biggest game of the year games " already this season but this week in Carolina may be the biggest, if this god damn team can somehow gel, somehow get that intentisty back, somehow play up to all the competition we can get the ball rolling .. sadly deep down I feel that the Z Man is sooooo far in over his head he won't be able to rally the troops .. i'm so depressed to be a Skin's fan ... we are deserving of so much more .. such loyal fans .. why can't these a@#holes fight together instead of against each other .. ugh is it Sunday yet ? __________________ "F*CK THE DALLAS JUMBOTRON" NFC EAST CHAMPS RG3 will be back & #12 can run the show until hes ready.We are young w depth. 23,59,89 will all be back.Alfred Morris aka Diesel Hybrid ! @DCtoAZ81 ...2013 NFC CHAMPS

10-09-2009, 02:35 PM	#60
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,378	Re: Sources Confirm Portis-Sellers Incident cp should've just went to his face and told him to block someone. going to the coach makes him look like a bitch. but really who cares?

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