Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis

celts32 · 01-01-2006, 11:54 PM

I give Portis props. I have not been his biggest fan the past couple years, but the last 5 weeks he has really put it on the line and carried us.

Longtimefan · 01-02-2006, 12:26 AM

My hat's off to Clinton and I have choked on some of the thoughts I have had of him from time to time. He has truly demonstarted he can bring it even against NFC east opponents. He's my MVP for the season.

Go Skins!!!!

VishsSkins · 01-02-2006, 12:40 AM

He has been everything we could have hoped for when we got him from Denver. I love how physical he is for being a pretty small guy and it shows on every play. He is great not only with the ball, but also without as he is a monster blocker. There has been a good amount times throughout the season when I thought he was hurt bad after a tackle (he always seems to get "almost" horse-collared) but he always bounced back and showed real toughness. The great players are clutch when you need them most and Portis is showing that when the game is on the line, you can put the ball in his hands with confidence. He is my favorite player and is coming up huge when we need him most.

LongTimeSkinsFan · 01-02-2006, 02:22 AM

A few other things to take note of as well...

has Champ been as much of a catalyst to Denver as CP has been to the skins? I think not

has Coles had as much of an impact on the Jets as Moss had on the Skins this year? I think not

how effective have our draft picks been in contributing to the team effort... like Cooley, Taylor, etc?

and finally who is responsible for assembling this team, making them a cohesive unit, and inspiring them to the playoffs?

Say what you want about the skins this year, but I think more than anything Joe Gibbs is why this team is in the playoffs. With the exception of Norv Turner, who I think took 4 years to get his team into post-season, Gibbs is the first coach to take this team to the playoffs since Joe Gibbs. Am I right?

mooby · 01-02-2006, 02:38 AM

Portis also finished 4th in the NFL in rushing yards. Not bad for an overrated running back who was a product of the system.

dblanch66 · 01-02-2006, 02:53 AM

136, 105, 112, 108, 112

Portis' numbers the last 5 games. Case ****ing closed.

Southpaw · 01-02-2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

Portis also finished 4th in the NFL in rushing yards. Not bad for an overrated running back who was a product of the system.

My thoughts exactly.

mooby · 01-02-2006, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Southpaw

My thoughts exactly.

on what? that portis is an overrated back who is a product of the system? in case you didn't know, i was being sarcastic.

steveo395 · 01-02-2006, 03:43 AM

hes the top rusher we've ever had...i dont see how anyone could say he's overrated or that we shouldn't have done that trade

#56fanatic · 01-02-2006, 10:34 AM

Portis has earned the respect from alot of people in the NFL this season. Especially Brian Mitchell. Mitchell gave him hell all year last year, I think he owes ole CP and apology. I do think Clinton is one of the most complete backs in the NFL, running with speed, illusiveness, power, has great vision and his willingness to take punishment is unmatched. He is one of the best RBs in the NFL at picking up blitzes. He doesn't just slow them down, which generally gets the job done, he knocks their asses down. Most of all, this man has the heart of a champion. He will be one of the single reasons if we advance in the playoffs.

Secondly, people stop comparing portis and champ in the trade. they play two totally different postions. I can see comparing Coles vs Moss, which we obviously go the better end of. But to compare Bailey and Portis is just not right for either team. Champ obvioulsy brought something Denver felt the didn't have and Portis gave us something we didn't have. By looking at it, I would say we are about even, Denver has a very stong D against the Pass, and Portis has carried the team on his legs. Cant really say one team got the better deal.

amorentz · 01-02-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mooby

on what? that portis is an overrated back who is a product of the system? in case you didn't know, i was being sarcastic.

Im pretty sure he was agreeing with your sarcasm (that Portis wasnt a product of the system at all). He sure ran for 1500 yards outside of Denver, didnt he!

Southpaw · 01-02-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by amorentz

Im pretty sure he was agreeing with your sarcasm (that Portis wasnt a product of the system at all). He sure ran for 1500 yards outside of Denver, didnt he!

Yes, I was agreeing with the sarcasm. I've always been a rabid supporter or Portis, and felt that he is the most talented back Washington has ever had. I'm also pretty cynical towards the people who call him overrated.

gibbs4life · 01-02-2006, 01:01 PM

portis is the man.he put this team on his back yesterday.
got to love that cpr trick with the football.
shows you that those fans have no class at all .

moss is the man also,helluva year.

illdefined · 01-02-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dblanch66

136, 105, 112, 108, 112

Portis' numbers the last 5 games. Case ****ing closed.

that's December, smash-mouth football. when it was all on the line. listen to any of the press conferences and you'll hear Portis is pleading on the sideline for "Gut" and "Power" inside run plays. the ones that don't do wonders for your average. that's a 200some lb. back telling Gibbs to be MORE Gibbs, and executing and producing all those tough yards with the heart of a 250lb back.

if one can't see or appreciate that and everything he's done for this team this season (hint: it's much more than JUST record setting yards), than they're an overrated "Redskin fan"

illdefined · 01-02-2006, 03:04 PM

one MAJOR concern i have though, watching Portis get up so soon after all those tough yards or throwing his whole body into defensive ends protecting Brunell like he always does, really makes me wonder:

how long can Portis play this way?

01-01-2006, 11:54 PM	#31
celts32 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hackettstown NJ Age: 53 Posts: 2,665	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis I give Portis props. I have not been his biggest fan the past couple years, but the last 5 weeks he has really put it on the line and carried us. __________________ Section 116 Row 19 “Goal line, goal line. I-left, tight wing, 70 chip on white.” www.facebook.com/HackettstownBeerClub

01-02-2006, 12:26 AM	#32
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis My hat's off to Clinton and I have choked on some of the thoughts I have had of him from time to time. He has truly demonstarted he can bring it even against NFC east opponents. He's my MVP for the season. Go Skins!!!!

01-02-2006, 12:40 AM	#33
VishsSkins Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 173	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis He has been everything we could have hoped for when we got him from Denver. I love how physical he is for being a pretty small guy and it shows on every play. He is great not only with the ball, but also without as he is a monster blocker. There has been a good amount times throughout the season when I thought he was hurt bad after a tackle (he always seems to get "almost" horse-collared) but he always bounced back and showed real toughness. The great players are clutch when you need them most and Portis is showing that when the game is on the line, you can put the ball in his hands with confidence. He is my favorite player and is coming up huge when we need him most.

01-02-2006, 02:22 AM	#34
LongTimeSkinsFan Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: LaVale MD Age: 62 Posts: 515	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis A few other things to take note of as well... has Champ been as much of a catalyst to Denver as CP has been to the skins? I think not has Coles had as much of an impact on the Jets as Moss had on the Skins this year? I think not how effective have our draft picks been in contributing to the team effort... like Cooley, Taylor, etc? and finally who is responsible for assembling this team, making them a cohesive unit, and inspiring them to the playoffs? Say what you want about the skins this year, but I think more than anything Joe Gibbs is why this team is in the playoffs. With the exception of Norv Turner, who I think took 4 years to get his team into post-season, Gibbs is the first coach to take this team to the playoffs since Joe Gibbs. Am I right? __________________ ...skins fan since 72 and still breathin'!

01-02-2006, 02:38 AM	#35
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,468	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis Portis also finished 4th in the NFL in rushing yards. Not bad for an overrated running back who was a product of the system. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

01-02-2006, 02:53 AM	#36
dblanch66 The Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Age: 58 Posts: 1,176	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis 136, 105, 112, 108, 112 Portis' numbers the last 5 games. Case ****ing closed.

01-02-2006, 03:43 AM	#39
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis hes the top rusher we've ever had...i dont see how anyone could say he's overrated or that we shouldn't have done that trade

01-02-2006, 10:34 AM	#40
#56fanatic The Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 50 Posts: 1,801	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis Portis has earned the respect from alot of people in the NFL this season. Especially Brian Mitchell. Mitchell gave him hell all year last year, I think he owes ole CP and apology. I do think Clinton is one of the most complete backs in the NFL, running with speed, illusiveness, power, has great vision and his willingness to take punishment is unmatched. He is one of the best RBs in the NFL at picking up blitzes. He doesn't just slow them down, which generally gets the job done, he knocks their asses down. Most of all, this man has the heart of a champion. He will be one of the single reasons if we advance in the playoffs. Secondly, people stop comparing portis and champ in the trade. they play two totally different postions. I can see comparing Coles vs Moss, which we obviously go the better end of. But to compare Bailey and Portis is just not right for either team. Champ obvioulsy brought something Denver felt the didn't have and Portis gave us something we didn't have. By looking at it, I would say we are about even, Denver has a very stong D against the Pass, and Portis has carried the team on his legs. Cant really say one team got the better deal.

01-02-2006, 01:01 PM	#43
gibbs4life Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: chocowinity nc Age: 55 Posts: 282	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis portis is the man.he put this team on his back yesterday. got to love that cpr trick with the football. shows you that those fans have no class at all . moss is the man also,helluva year. __________________ with the sixth pick dan synder selects......daniel synder ...to find someone that will be a better fit for the front office..

01-02-2006, 03:04 PM	#45
illdefined Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nyc Age: 48 Posts: 2,631	Re: Can't say it enough, let's give it up for Portis one MAJOR concern i have though, watching Portis get up so soon after all those tough yards or throwing his whole body into defensive ends protecting Brunell like he always does, really makes me wonder: how long can Portis play this way? __________________ a fan. not a cheerleader.

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