Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins.

[SmootSmack]

Redskins are 13-1 when that bum rushes for over 100 yards.

It's ridiculous to question the man's desire. Maybe people should start to pay attention to what he does when he's on the field and doesn't have the ball in his hands. Watch him block, watch him run after a defender after a turnover (the reason he got hurt last summer). Pay some effin attention to what he does, instead of bitching about his sense of humor, his costumes, and a trade that happened three years ago.
















(Champ definitely wanted out)

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by 44Dive

I was pretty upset with this trade from jump street. Any back is great in Denver...I thought he was too slight for the ground and pound...and Champ Bailey and a PICK!...I was scratching my head, but keeping the faith. Now I remember why I was pissed. I was hoping they'd get LaMont Jordan who was being shopped by the Jets at that time. Big fast and mean and would have loved to been behind this line as opposed to the Raidassss.
PEACE

Ummm, are you serious?
Lamont Jordan????
Jordan has had (count em) 1 1000+ yard season, and that was just barely at 1025 yards. (his second best season is only 479 yards BTW) Also, since he has become a starter, he averages only 3.8 yards per carry...that's awful!

Fact is, when Portis is healthy, he's a top 5-7 back!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It's ridiculous to question the man's desire. Maybe people should start to pay attention to what he does when he's on the field and doesn't have the ball in his hands. Watch him block, watch him run after a defender after a turnover (the reason he got hurt last summer). Pay some effin attention to what he does, instead of bitching about his sense of humor, his costumes, and a trade that happened three years ago.

A effing Men! I don't get why so many people look for a reason to hate one of the most talented all around tailbacks in the game.

[Beemnseven]

Well, since we're busting out the stats for Portis, I thought this was pretty interesting:

Since Portis has been here, it always seemed to me that he hasn't really put up the yardage against NFC East opponents, especially when we're playing away. So I thought I'd look it up. Turns out, I was right...

Going back to 2004, Portis has played a total of seven games away against Dallas, Philly and the G-strings. His average? 55 yards per game. Only once has rushed for over 100 yards against an NFC East rival outside of Fed Ex Field -- at Philly in 2005 (27 carries, 112 yards). Through 15 games in total in the NFC East, he averages a very modest 73 yards per game.

Now I'm not saying Portis wasn't worth it. He's a hell of a player, and it's hard to imagine what might have been without him. But if I had a critique of Portis, it would be this -- How he stacks up and performs against our biggest rivals in six of the most pivotal games of the year.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Don't worry, 500 carries is an excellent way to end a RB's career right on the spot.

Since I guess that's your goal or something.

Um, no, I would want him to earn his check this year. That is what you call an exaggeration. I know that when you are 19 you think you know everything but basically the best part of you ran down your mom's leg. So study up and shut your mouth.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Redskins are 13-1 when that bum rushes for over 100 yards.

It's ridiculous to question the man's desire. Maybe people should start to pay attention to what he does when he's on the field and doesn't have the ball in his hands. Watch him block, watch him run after a defender after a turnover (the reason he got hurt last summer). Pay some effin attention to what he does, instead of bitching about his sense of humor, his costumes, and a trade that happened three years ago.




(Champ definitely wanted out)

They dont' know the game. All they do is cherry pick stats and listen to some loudmouth on TV or the radio who thinks that 40 gut is their pant size.

Portis is a true baller and the best runningback on the team. Anyone who can't see that might as well stick to Madden

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Well, since we're busting out the stats for Portis, I thought this was pretty interesting:

Since Portis has been here, it always seemed to me that he hasn't really put up the yardage against NFC East opponents, especially when we're playing away. So I thought I'd look it up. Turns out, I was right...

Going back to 2004, Portis has played a total of seven games away against Dallas, Philly and the G-strings. His average? 55 yards per game. Only once has rushed for over 100 yards against an NFC East rival outside of Fed Ex Field -- at Philly in 2005 (27 carries, 112 yards). Through 15 games in total in the NFC East, he averages a very modest 73 yards per game.

Now I'm not saying Portis wasn't worth it. He's a hell of a player, and it's hard to imagine what might have been without him. But if I had a critique of Portis, it would be this -- How he stacks up and performs against our biggest rivals in six of the most pivotal games of the year.

Those are some great stats...I did not know that. That is most certainly something to be concerned about.

[KLHJ2]

Portis Isn't Going Anywhere! End Of Story! How in the Hell is this crap still going?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

Portis Isn't Going Anywhere! End Of Story! How in the Hell is this crap still going?

If he only plays say 8 games (like he did last year) and Betts goes over 100 regularly like he did last year, do you seriously think Portis will be here in 08?

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by jsarno

If he only plays say 8 games (like he did last year) and Betts goes over 100 regularly like he did last year, do you seriously think Portis will be here in 08?

To put it simply, YES! Because if he only plays 8 games he was hurt. Springs was not released this year was he? I'm done end of story.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by angryssg

To put it simply, YES! Because if he only plays 8 games he was hurt. Springs was not released this year was he? I'm done end of story.

But the key there is that we didn't have any depth at CB...in fact, even injured, he was still our best CB. If Portis gets hurt, Betts is a great back up. He's no Portis, granted, but he works very well in our system.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by jsarno

But the key there is that we didn't have any depth at CB...in fact, even injured, he was still our best CB. If Portis gets hurt, Betts is a great back up. He's no Portis, granted, but he works very well in our system.

we cut portis we have no depth at RB and Grim that was gross and AMEN SS. Portis will return to form and will be here in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

Um, no, I would want him to earn his check this year. That is what you call an exaggeration. I know that when you are 19 you think you know everything but basically the best part of you ran down your mom's leg. So study up and shut your mouth.

That comeback really sucked. I'm almost offended that no one called you out on it. Guess they are probably just used to it by now.

Irrelivant bickering aside, the carry limit for a running back to break down the next season seems to be consistent around 370 carries in a season. Larry Johnson just received more carries than any back in NFL history at 416 (his 2007 will demonstrate my point). 500 is way more than 416.

I'd really like to tell you that I can help your out with your verbal diahrehhea, but I really don't think there's a cure for thinking that Clinton Portis should carry the ball 500 times to "earn his check." That's just crazy talk.

[SmootSmack]

On that note, locking this thread.

Tripp and Grim....well, you know