Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins.

BleedBurgundy · 08-29-2007, 09:43 AM

http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/...88/1005/SPORTS

Talks about injury bug and how if he doesn't stay healthy this year he could be moved... Not the biggest of news but I thought it was a little strange to come out and say that. Maybe he's just trying to motivate himself?

I thought this whole tendinitis thing was just b.s. to keep him out of the preseason a la Ladanian Tomlinson?

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-29-2007, 09:48 AM

Yeah, sometimes I hate how loose at the mouth Portis is. People always worry about his comments.

12thMan · 08-29-2007, 09:50 AM

I'm glad you said it, TMC. I don't take this as him not wanting to be a Skin or really concerned about him losing his job.

mredskins · 08-29-2007, 09:50 AM

I wish we had Champ and a draft pick back.

12thMan · 08-29-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

I wish we had Champ and a draft pick back.

I don't. What has Champ won with Denver? Don't get me wrong, Champ is arguably the best CB in the game, but I like the way our secondary looks this year. I doubt we could afford Taylor, Landry and Champ back there.

skinsfan_nn · 08-29-2007, 09:55 AM

Yea I agree TMC, I wish he would just shutup and let his actions speak for themselves!

With that said, I would agree IF he doesn't have a come back year, that I hope he does. I would think he's outta DC!

mredskins · 08-29-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I don't. What has Champ won with Denver? Don't get me wrong, Champ is arguably the best CB in the game, but I like the way our secondary looks this year. I doubt we could afford Taylor, Landry and Champ back there.

Oh yeah I forgot about the SB trophey Portis won for us. My bad!

Dlyne8r · 08-29-2007, 09:59 AM

CP is correct in stating that this could be his last season as a Redskin if he can't remain healthy. It just sucks if this becomes reality because we gave up a probable Hall of Fame corner for him (Champ Bailey). While I agree that he has been granted a pass this pre-season in fear of another injury, I'll never forget his efforts in 2005 and I truly believe when the whistle blows in regular season, he will bring it. He was rock solid year before last and he appeared to be well on his way to being something very special. On game day, he gave a 100%. Hell, even the pre-season game last year when he got hurt he was not going to back down from tackling the defender that was making his way down the field after our turnover. Even then he was motivated...in a freakin' pre-season game. Let's all hope CP makes a successful recovery this year and if for nothing else, we can have a few laughs if he returns to his "costume" laden press conferences.

12thMan · 08-29-2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

Oh yeah I forgot about the SB trophey Portis won for us. My bad!

I forgive you.

BleedBurgundy · 08-29-2007, 10:12 AM

I just think that a week or two before the season, if you're saying "this might be my last year" it kind of leaves it open to debate as far as where your head is at. Especially when no one else has suggested anything of this nature. I like the personality he brings to the team but sometimes you have to think before you speak.

SmootSmack · 08-29-2007, 10:17 AM

This is eerily similar to when Gibbs says "If I don't start winning, they might send me back to NASCAR <<high pitched nervous laugh>>"

All CP has to do is play like he's shown he can and all will be fine

TheMalcolmConnection · 08-29-2007, 10:40 AM

Yeah, I agree. I just hate that he always says something to worry everyone.

MTK · 08-29-2007, 10:49 AM

CP tends to think out loud, yet it seems everyone hangs on his words and takes them way too seriously.

Texanskin · 08-29-2007, 10:50 AM

His comments are motivation for him to have a good year. He knows how injuries can affect how people look at you(aka David Patten), but he is secure with the org. because he proved his toughness last year. This is just his way to put pressure on himself to perform.
Portis over fumbling Betts anyday!!!

Southpaw · 08-29-2007, 10:52 AM

I think this comment is closer to what he actually feels than most of the things he says, and I'd have to say that I agree. That's the way the front office does business in Washington. As soon as a player shows the slightest hint of having lost a step, he's expendable. Face of the team or not.

08-29-2007, 09:43 AM	#1
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. http://www.washingtontimes.com/apps/...88/1005/SPORTS Talks about injury bug and how if he doesn't stay healthy this year he could be moved... Not the biggest of news but I thought it was a little strange to come out and say that. Maybe he's just trying to motivate himself? I thought this whole tendinitis thing was just b.s. to keep him out of the preseason a la Ladanian Tomlinson? __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

08-29-2007, 09:48 AM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. Yeah, sometimes I hate how loose at the mouth Portis is. People always worry about his comments. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-29-2007, 09:50 AM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. I'm glad you said it, TMC. I don't take this as him not wanting to be a Skin or really concerned about him losing his job.

08-29-2007, 09:50 AM	#4
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,728	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. I wish we had Champ and a draft pick back.

08-29-2007, 09:55 AM	#6
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. Yea I agree TMC, I wish he would just shutup and let his actions speak for themselves! With that said, I would agree IF he doesn't have a come back year, that I hope he does. I would think he's outta DC! __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

08-29-2007, 09:59 AM	#8
Dlyne8r Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: W. Central Florida Posts: 577	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. CP is correct in stating that this could be his last season as a Redskin if he can't remain healthy. It just sucks if this becomes reality because we gave up a probable Hall of Fame corner for him (Champ Bailey). While I agree that he has been granted a pass this pre-season in fear of another injury, I'll never forget his efforts in 2005 and I truly believe when the whistle blows in regular season, he will bring it. He was rock solid year before last and he appeared to be well on his way to being something very special. On game day, he gave a 100%. Hell, even the pre-season game last year when he got hurt he was not going to back down from tackling the defender that was making his way down the field after our turnover. Even then he was motivated...in a freakin' pre-season game. Let's all hope CP makes a successful recovery this year and if for nothing else, we can have a few laughs if he returns to his "costume" laden press conferences.

08-29-2007, 10:12 AM	#10
BleedBurgundy Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,471	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. I just think that a week or two before the season, if you're saying "this might be my last year" it kind of leaves it open to debate as far as where your head is at. Especially when no one else has suggested anything of this nature. I like the personality he brings to the team but sometimes you have to think before you speak. __________________ "All natural institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian, or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit." Thomas Paine

08-29-2007, 10:17 AM	#11
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. This is eerily similar to when Gibbs says "If I don't start winning, they might send me back to NASCAR <<high pitched nervous laugh>>" All CP has to do is play like he's shown he can and all will be fine __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-29-2007, 10:40 AM	#12
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. Yeah, I agree. I just hate that he always says something to worry everyone. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

08-29-2007, 10:49 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. CP tends to think out loud, yet it seems everyone hangs on his words and takes them way too seriously. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-29-2007, 10:50 AM	#14
Texanskin Special Teams Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Skins fan in the Dallas area Posts: 187	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. His comments are motivation for him to have a good year. He knows how injuries can affect how people look at you(aka David Patten), but he is secure with the org. because he proved his toughness last year. This is just his way to put pressure on himself to perform. Portis over fumbling Betts anyday!!! __________________ We are finally looking like a respectable opponent.....Lets keep it going!!!

08-29-2007, 10:52 AM	#15
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 46 Posts: 1,319	Re: Portis Says This Year Could Be Last With Skins. I think this comment is closer to what he actually feels than most of the things he says, and I'd have to say that I agree. That's the way the front office does business in Washington. As soon as a player shows the slightest hint of having lost a step, he's expendable. Face of the team or not.

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