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Originally Posted by Mattyk72
What I have a problem with is people who constantly pick and fuss over every single little thing, especially after a loss. Some people are curiously quiet after wins, but only come out after a loss. That's what is boring and predictable to me.
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Maybe that's because after a win there isn't as much to bitch about.
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Originally Posted by Mattyk72
After a win we never hear people criticize the Portis deal, or how much Arrington and Samuels are making. But after a loss... watch out, all of a sudden the sky is falling and every mistake the team has made over the past decade is held under the microscope. Again, boring and predictable.
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First of all, I'm a free market, hardcore capitalist, and the more wealth those who have achieved are able to keep, the better the world is as far as I'm concerned. So while you won't find me complaining about "overpaid atheletes" in general, that doesn't mean this front office is above criticism for throwing massive contracts at free agents that destroy our cap, prevent us from acquiring adequate depth, and forces us to deal away draft picks year after year.
I've been skeptical of the Portis trade since day one. I was skeptical about it when this team started off undefeated for the first three games and he amassed zero touchdowns. And after discovering how Portis has performed in 8 NFC East matchups as a Redskin, with his whopping 3.6 yard per carry average in the games that matter most, forgive me if I don't participate in the orgasmic convulsions some people seem to be enjoying at the mere mention of his name.
Overall, he's a good running back. Against our division rivals, he's been average
at best. Though some may view my opinion on him as bordering on a violation of Warpath rules, I stand by my argument. He wasn't worth what we gave up to get him. We can't do anything about that now, but that won't stop me from expressing that viewpoint should the subject arise.