Clinton Portis on Total Access tonight (Merged)

[Genghis Khan]

Clinton Portis will be on NFL Total Access on NFL network at 7:00pm.

[Pimpey42000]

WHY do I have to be at school???

[PORTIS573]

THANKS.:dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck :dallasuck

[terpfan]

Thanks for the heads up!

[TheDiplomat]

thanks man for the heads up!

[FunBunch7]

I hope he has good news about his rehab and doens't dwell on why the pre season is too long...it's 4 games and there is no way that will change anytime soon. I'd like to hear a spin on how they aren't too worried about the past 2 games...I just need something to make me feeling all googly inside and warm.

[dbett]

It was for times like this I bought the Slingplayer. Time to connect and make sure the Tivo will record this tonight.

[Genghis Khan]

however Deion Sanders is one of the host of the show or least i think he is an analyst now for NFL network.

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

Thanks man.

I just hope it is not like the rest of their Skins interviews, where they keep saying it's coming up, but it is at the end of the show.

I don't know how many "where you at 85" commercials I can take...

[McMetal]

I'm not falling for THAT again...

[TheDiplomat]

Where did you hear/read this though?

[H-O-G]

I'll recap it for you guys.

[Genghis Khan]

Where did you hear/read this though?

NFL Network

[Truant]

Thanks man.

I just hope it is not like the rest of their Skins interviews, where they keep saying it's coming up, but it is at the end of the show.

I don't know how many "where you at 85" commercials I can take...


:cheers:

Worst.... commercial.... ever. You'd think that they could make another commercial and at least alternate it.

[Genghis Khan]

:cheers:

Worst.... commercial.... ever. You'd think that they could make another commercial and at least alternate it. They do but it still has that part in it.

[c4man5282]

thansk for the heads up man

[allskinz]

Did Portis come on yet? Just tuned in...

[TheDiplomat]

Did Portis come on yet? Just tuned in...

Total Access is on now. No clue when he will be on though.

[TheDiplomat]

Adam talked to Clinton in his home. Coming on i a few .

[Genghis Khan]

they just said it was a home interview with adam scfether

I have no clue how to spell his last name

[c4man5282]

he's coming up next after the peyton interview i think they just said

[flexxskins]

Nice, we get to see the inside of CPs home.

[Genghis Khan]

I don't like peyton mannings hair its very i don't know old fashioned

[allskinz]

I guess they are saving the best for last....

[blitzpackage]

Sweet, I haven't missed it then.....:cheers:

[Genghis Khan]

I hate it when they keep saying coming up clinton portis and then they do another segment when they come back from commercial breaks.

[H-O-G]

Is he on yet?

[roqnap1]

Thanks man.

I just hope it is not like the rest of their Skins interviews, where they keep saying it's coming up, but it is at the end of the show.

I don't know how many "where you at 85" commercials I can take...

:applause: :applause: :applause: I was thinking it was just me. Gotta love those lyrics..."Been all around this great big world...to see you do what you say you do..."

WHAAAAA? OCHO CINCO! GRRRR...

Makes me angry.

[Zuck]

:cheers:

Worst.... commercial.... ever. You'd think that they could make another commercial and at least alternate it.


I like the part where Herm Edwards is flying a plane and he looks like he's been smoking a ton of reefer.

[ctj0215]

its 7:48 and its supposed to be on next

also..why do all the times on the posts read 4 hours later. For me they read 11:48??

[RonBurgundy&Gold]

Coming up next...

Just showed a clip of him saying "I don't care what they do in the preseason, I'm just sayin...why was I in the game?"

I love Portis with all my heart but this whiney baby crap is really wearing thin on me. I understood it the night of the injury, but the fact that he keeps talking about it is ridiculous.

[Rogers22]

I really need to get the nfl network in my apartment.

[TheDoyler23]

its 7:48 and its supposed to be on next

also..why do all the times on the posts read 4 hours later. For me they read 11:48??

You need to set your time zone.

[RonBurgundy&Gold]

It wasn't AS BAD as I thought when it came to the whining, but if you know it doesn't count, why did you feel the need to lay the wood like that?

I understand you go hard or go home, but c'mon, you know damn well you wanted to lay someone out and it just so happens you got hurt doing it.

[flexxskins]

he was hurt in the very first game, it wouldn't have mattered if it was two games or four games.

[COOLhandsCOOLEY]

I don't know how to feel about that interview. Was the Schefter or wahtever interviewing him? The dude was a total lame ass trying to get portis to say something contraversial. Also his hand movements were driving me crazy.

[blitzpackage]

Yessss!!! They just spun it as an anti-preseason rant.:doh: + No new news on the progress from his injury. Just him saying "I HOPE I'm back(for week 1).

[FunBunch7]

It was basically what I htought it would be...CP crying about the pre season...

...I don't like the pre season either but the offense DOES still have to get in sync at some point.

[allskinz]

Portis needs to stop.. nothing like giving the league more reasons to hate the redskins.. complaining about preseason and it needs to change and questioning them why he can't do cartwheels in the endzone and Chad Johnson "Where ya at 85" can't use props after he scores..

I really hope Portis does not turn into a disgruntled Lavar with the Redskins..

Let your game talk for you, not your mouth Portis.

[Skin'emAlive]

Portis needs to stop.. nothing like giving the league more reasons to hate the redskins.. complaining about preseason and it needs to change and questioning them why he can't do cartwheels in the endzone and Chad Johnson "Where ya at 85" can't use props after he scores..

I really hope Portis does not turn into a disgruntled Lavar with the Redskins..

Let your game talk for you, not your mouth Portis.

He has a point though... :(

[AzSkinsFan63]

I thkn he has a right to speak his mind..no big deal.

he's obviously upset waiting all year to play again and wham first series injury in a meaningless game...

[OVCChairman]

yes it would have, it could have given the QB's 2 more weeks to work with the line and receivers and such, and that throw might not have ever been thrown. Not to mention his body would have been in even better shape and he might not have even been effected by that hit...but that's all that "What If" kind of stuff

[allskinz]

He has a point though... :(

Gibbs does not like his team airing dirty laundry in the press. I could point to many instances over his tenure as a head coach. Ask our fellow 56 in NY most recently.

Portis made his point after the game..let Gene Upshaw handle the preseason game issue.. that is what he is there for.. the players.

[Genghis Khan]

there is no way he become a lavar arrington player and dont even suggest that. Its not like he blaming Gibbs or the organization.

[allskinz]

there is no way he become a lavar arrington player and dont even suggest that. Its not like he blaming Gibbs or the organization.

Then he needs to let it go..

[OVCChairman]

there is no way he become a lavar arrington player and dont even suggest that. Its not like he blaming Gibbs or the organization.

Very true. It sounds more like Portis is releasing a frustration that he's had for a while. He isnt pointing the blame on anyone, instead he's just saying that he has a concern and he's an example of why it should be a different way

[TorresA]

I thkn he has a right to speak his mind..no big deal.

he's obviously upset waiting all year to play again and wham first series injury in a meaningless game...

So if he did the exact same thing in the 1st game of the year.. we'd miss him for 4 games... as it stands now he is only missing preseason and hope to get him back for week 1. It wasn't like he got hurt cus he was holding up and not play 100%... he laid they guy out, just and unfortunate injury....

[GibbsFactor]

He'll be okay.

The team needs to limit his media appearances though...

[RonBurgundy&Gold]

Very true. It sounds more like Portis is releasing a frustration that he's had for a while. He isnt pointing the blame on anyone, instead he's just saying that he has a concern and he's an example of why it should be a different way

But when Lavar released his frusterations he was a ME ME ME player.

When Portis does it, he's just voicing his concerns.

C'mon man, we all know, Portis is being whiney about it. Some of us just refuse to say it. Still doesn't stop me from loving the guy, but call a spade a spade.

[flexxskins]

yes it would have, it could have given the QB's 2 more weeks to work with the line and receivers and such, and that throw might not have ever been thrown. Not to mention his body would have been in even better shape and he might not have even been effected by that hit...but that's all that "What If" kind of stuffBrunell was actually trying to throw that interception away, but your "2 more weeks" theory has a little validity to it. However, I really don't think that 2 more weeks would have kept Clinton's shoulder from separating.

[TorresA]

But when Lavar released his frusterations he was a ME ME ME player.

When Portis does it, he's just voicing his concerns.

C'mon man, we all know, Portis is being whiney about it. Some of us just refuse to say it. Still doesn't stop me from loving the guy, but call a spade a spade.

More like I, I, I... Why was I in the game

[OVCChairman]

But when Lavar released his frusterations he was a ME ME ME player.

When Portis does it, he's just voicing his concerns.

C'mon man, we all know, Portis is being whiney about it. Some of us just refuse to say it. Still doesn't stop me from loving the guy, but call a spade a spade.


yeah i know what you mean, but you have to realize, Lavar was looking for more money, or for something better for him...he didnt hurt himself playing 100%. Portis is voicing a concern that the majority of the league agrees with. he's upset because he is about the team and he feels like the team is hurt because he's not on the field. Lavar didnt want to play for this team, Portis does. Portis is about the team, not the Portis

[TorresA]

I do agree with CP, I want him to rest and get 100 % rather miss everyother week in the season

[OVCChairman]

yeah but it would have been a whole different game had it been next week instead of last.

[allskinz]

The coaches can change this... not Portis.. The coaches feel that they need the preseason and want to play their starters.. Do you think that the NFL forces the coaches to play their starters? No.

At any rate, I just feel Portis should handle this through another avenue.

Gibbs does not like the unnecessary press, never has, never will.

[RonBurgundy&Gold]

he's upset because he is about the team and he feels like the team is hurt because he's not on the field.

No, Portis is mad because he was on the field w/ the team. He's said many times over the past 8 days that "a player of his caliber" shouldn't be playing in the preseason w/ the rest of the "team". C'mon now.

[Pete]

Gibbs does not like his team airing dirty laundry in the press. I could point to many instances over his tenure as a head coach. Ask our fellow 56 in NY most recently.

Portis made his point after the game..let Gene Upshaw handle the preseason game issue.. that is what he is there for.. the players.

I have to agree that Gibbs doesn't like this type behavior, nor does Snyder. I really like Portis, and would hate to see him go the rout of Brian Mitchell, who had a habit of running his mouth in public. I't didn't help his case when the time came.

The other thing that bothers me is Portis saying "why was I in the game". I don't care who the player is, everybody needs real game action to get ready for the regular season. If he ever mans up and says, I screwed up by going that hard in a meaningless game, I'll feel a lot better about him.

Right now, I'm not to happy about his attitude...........

[OVCChairman]

No, Portis is mad because he was on the field w/ the team. He's said many times over the past 8 days that "a player of his caliber" shouldn't be playing in the preseason w/ the rest of the "team". C'mon now.


ya know, you're right. The guy is talking too much. no point in candycoating it. :cheers:

[RonBurgundy&Gold]

ya know, you're right. The guy is talking too much. no point in candycoating it. :cheers:

Like I said, its not going to make me love the guy any less.

But it definitely rubs me the wrong way that 8 days later we're still hearing about why he shouldn't have to play in the preseason. Like Pete said, if he would just man up and be like "I should have known better" than to hit a guy like that, I'd feel a lot better about it.

[OVCChairman]

Like I said, its not going to make me love the guy any less.

But it definitely rubs me the wrong way that 8 days later we're still hearing about why he shouldn't have to play in the preseason. Like Pete said, if he would just man up and be like "I should have known better" than to hit a guy like that, I'd feel a lot better about it.


well i think he was more on reaction then on thought. But he was just put in a situation where he made a play and got hurt. He was on the field and it happens...i feel ya, it's gettin kinda frustrating that the guy is going to be pissed because he went all out and he got hurt. As long as he's back by the regular season...i guess now he'll have some built up frustration and lay someone out......

[skinthemboys]

The thing that pisses me off is him thinking he is to good for preseason. I dont like that **** at all.

[skinthemboys]

Well, if there was ever a season where Ive felt grateful for 4 preseason games, this is the one. As much as I'm ready for the regular season, I'm glad that it doesnt start next week. We need this practice.

[allskinz]

I think Portis needs to get the Mike&Mike in the morning "Just shut up" award.

We don't need the distraction and negative press right now.. If you believe that the starters shouldn't play in the preseason, take it up with Gibbs & Snyder.

[Pete]

yeah but it would have been a whole different game had it been next week instead of last.

I have to disagree here. The injury has nothing to do with his condition, or ammount of training. He could sit the entire preseason, and make a hit like that and still have the sublux happen. It's called dumb luck. It has to do with the angle he hit, and his volocity more then anything else.

[Genghis Khan]

well if you look at LT hes not playing any preseason games at all and you can say that he got scared after seeing what happened to portis but still he isn't playing.

[jwebst1]

CP needs to shut his pie hole, continue rehab, and do everything he can to get back out there week 1...

[allskinz]

well if you look at LT hes not playing any preseason games at all and you can say that he got scared after seeing what happened to portis but still he isn't playing.

I can guarantee it was Marty & Co. that made the decision to hold LT out, not LT. The bottom line is I feel that Portis should be taking this up with Gibbs.

[flexxskins]

Well, if there was ever a season where Ive felt grateful for 4 preseason games, this is the one. As much as I'm ready for the regular season, I'm glad that it doesnt start next week. We need this practice. :laugh: :laugh: I feel your pain man, but I truly believe that our team is much more capable than what we have seen of them thus far in the preseason.

[Supreme Wu]

You know what this organization needs?

WINS.

Start the season, start winning games. This mewling whining BS from players AND FANS is pathetic to watch.

[jrockster21]

Right now, I'm not to happy about his attitude...........

Yeah...I could forgive him for his outburst after the game -- he was very emotional and had a lot of adrenaline still pumping. But over a week later? He needs to back up off those comments...its only going to cause tension between him and Coach. :(

Hopefully everything works out for the best in the end.

[NewCliche21]

Yeah...I could forgive him for his outburst after the game -- he was very emotional and had a lot of adrenaline still pumping. But over a week later? He needs to back up off those comments...its only going to cause tension between him and Coach. :(

Hopefully everything works out for the best in the end.

My thoughts exactly. **** that.

[peanut0862]

He's sounding like Allen Iverson, just another spoilled athlete

[skinnyles]

I was just wondering what he would be feeling about pre-season if he busted a 80 yarder!!

[Lead Blocker]

I don't know how many "where you at 85" commercials I can take...

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired of that commercial.

[blitzpackage]

This is going to be a complete non-issue in exactly three weeks time. Sure Portis might not be ready then, but the team(and Sportscenter)will have a few slightly more important things to worry about. I don't see the preseason issue coming up again anywhere after September 3.

[drums and skins]

Yeah...I could forgive him for his outburst after the game -- he was very emotional and had a lot of adrenaline still pumping. But over a week later? He needs to back up off those comments...its only going to cause tension between him and Coach. :(

Yea, but CP has always given the real deal when answering questions from the press...
I think he was somewhat suckered into being controversial...

Eitherway, CP does need to realize that he was hurt on I think the 3rd down of that drive (or something damn close to that). It was something that could have happened any other time to any other person too. These things are possible in a contact sport.

He also needs to realize that THE PRESEASON IS *HELPING* HIM. If he didn't have these 3 weeks to recover, he'd be missing game days for sure.

[Live4Skins]

This is going to be a complete non-issue in exactly three weeks time. Sure Portis might not be ready then, but the team(and Sportscenter)will have a few slightly more important things to worry about. I don't see the preseason issue coming up again anywhere after September 3.


I have to agree with what Alskins and Pete commented today. Portis should have kept what was said tonight to himself. Coach is probably furious right now. I hope this doesnt screw anything up with CP and JG's down the road.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed Blitz, certainly hope that is the case.

Peace, HTTR & TITY!!!

[Rdskn4Lyf21]

I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired of that commercial.

:laugh:

I was right, sadly. 45 minutes into the hour long segment....

Btw I have mixed emotions about Portis's comments so I won't comment, but damn, I HATE Adam Schefter ( that spelled right? )!!! He carries himself as being the god of football because he is an insider.

That Portis interview felt like a Colbert report to me, I don't know why.

[Mikeoz]

I think it's pretty clear that CP needs to shut the F*** up. S**t happens, and he's playing football, not water polo. The fact that he thinks he's too good to be out on the field w/ the rest of his teammates is a complete joke. If CP doesn't watch it, and keeps running his mouth, he might get the same treatment as Lavar.

It's completely shocking to me that players think they always know best?!?! :doh: These players are getting paid MEGA dollars to go out and play, not run their mouths. I understand being upset w/ getting injured in a preseason game, but saying "I shouldn't have been out there" makes me lose alot of respect for him. I didn't hear the interview, but he already said enough in the post-game interview. He doesn't need to do "give his opinion" anymore, and should focus on rehabbing.

[Skin Patrol]

Ugh this is giving me a headache.

Why won't the season just start.

[tex]

put a sock in it cp.

[REEM10]

I dont care. Just carry the ball and help lead us to a Playoff/Superbowl run.

[herb mul-key]

CP- be smart, mature and classy please not stupid, immature and weak.

How about this for your party line- " It's football, I get paid to play for the Redskins, it sucks this happened...I am just glad it happened now and that I have a chance to get healthy for the season"

Other thought- what is wrong with his shoulder....that hit was not that crazy....

[barefoot]

The other thing that bothers me is Portis saying "why was I in the game". I don't care who the player is, everybody needs real game action to get ready for the regular season. If he ever mans up and says, I screwed up by going that hard in a meaningless game, I'll feel a lot better about him.

Right now, I'm not to happy about his attitude...........

I'm 100% with you and CP should understand that the reason he was in the game is because his coach put him in. In the real world that would be "his Boss told him to go to work." Message to Clinton, Shut-up. If you have a problem talk to the Coach, and then move on , get over it, you're not the first, nor the last. :helmet:

[EnFoRcEr_uPu]

I'm 100% with you and CP should understand that the reason he was in the game is because his coach put him in. In the real world that would be "his Boss told him to go to work." Message to Clinton, Shut-up. If you have a problem talk to the Coach, and then move on , get over it, you're not the first, nor the last. :helmet:

I agree to an extent. But it's a pretty well known fact that RB's don't need the preseason to get ready. Look at the Chargers and LT. They don't play him at all, because without him they aren't 1/2 the team they are now. Just like with the skins, they NEED Portis to be able to be successful. I guess in a way I could see it from both sides. I just think it's more out of fustration that he's talking than anything else though.

[SkinsNatsFan]

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The other thing that bothers me is Portis saying "why was I in the game". I don't care who the player is, everybody needs real game action to get ready for the regular season. If he ever mans up and says, I screwed up by going that hard in a meaningless game, I'll feel a lot better about him.

Right now, I'm not to happy about his attitude...........


I'm 100% with you and CP should understand that the reason he was in the game is because his coach put him in. In the real world that would behis Boss told him to go to work." Message to Clinton, Shut-up. If you have a problem talk to the Coach, and then move on , get over it, you're not the first, nor the last. :helmet:

The interview became even more Lavar like for me when he continued to deny he was calling out Coach Gibbs by saying he shouldn't have been in the game.

Coach Gibbs put you in the game. If you continue to find cameras and state that you shouldn't have been in the game, you are calling out Coach Gibbs. You are saying that he was wrong and you aren't paying attention to him when he says point blank that you should have been in the game.

[barefoot]

........... I just think it's more out of fustration that he's talking than anything else though.

....and that's what the problem is, he's talking. Talking about it outside of the closed doors at Redskin Park. Talking about it to no one that can do anything about it. I'm frustrated that he's hurt too but that 10 minutes that he spent airing his laundry on TV could've been 10 more minutes re-habing or studying film or just hanging out with TEAMmates. He needs to move foward and quit living in the Cincy game. I love CP as a player but right now I'm more disapointed with his attitude than the injury itself. :logo:

[fuji869]

I just saw it and he seemed pretty ticked off during the interview!

[Chachie]

Ugh... :doh:

This interview made Clinton look SO bad. Oh- and SO dumb.

"Uuuhhh, Iono man. I jez think I shouldn't have ta be playin' yoo know? Why I gotta be in dere?"

He looked hungover and came off like a child. I'm very disappointed and karmically worried. Stick to the costumes, CP. The real deal is not what we hoped.

[Loyal2Washington]

I agree to an extent. But it's a pretty well known fact that RB's don't need the preseason to get ready. Look at the Chargers and LT. They don't play him at all, because without him they aren't 1/2 the team they are now.
All the playoff games and Lombardi trophies that LT has hoisted up also prove your point.

[More Complete]

Shut the F up Clinton! :mad:

[Kilmer]

Looks like the injury is worse than first thought if Clinton is still this pissed off.

[sith lord]

All the playoff games and Lombardi trophies that LT has hoisted up also prove your point.

That has nothing to do with nothing. The point he was making is that the Chargers RB is guaranteed to go into the season healthy and ours isn't. I'm on Portis' side on this issue.

And why do so many on this board want people to STFU when they don't agree with what they're saying? None of you know what this man is going through.

[Loyal2Washington]

That has nothing to do with nothing. The point he was making is that the Chargers RB is guaranteed to go into the season healthy and ours isn't. I'm on Portis' side on this issue.
Well here's my point, since the lines are blurred.
MVP's- Peyton Manning, Shaun Alexander, Brett Favre, and Steve McNair have no problem playing in the preseaon. 3 time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady has no problem playing in the preseason, he dropped back to pass 20 times the other night.
Everyone of those players are just as important to their teams as CP and LT, yet I hear no crying, no complaining, no requests for special treatment. So is Gibbs to fault for Griffin spraining his knee? is Springs is out because of Gibbs? We had better bench the entire team until week one to aviod any other possible injuries that may surface from playing a contact sport. Side with CP and LT all you want the fact is there are players that are better then CP and LT that have no problem playing.

[waterwagen]

Was this really as negative as some of you are saying? If so, I'm genuinely surprised that we'd hear this out of a current Skin. Really makes me wonder about the TJ Duckett rumors...

[turtle]

heres the video....click on video on right side......
http://nfl.com/index?network_082106

[turtle]

He does sound kind of bad with the complaining.

[photo4u]

Portis needs to stop.. nothing like giving the league more reasons to hate the redskins.. complaining about preseason and it needs to change and questioning them why he can't do cartwheels in the endzone and Chad Johnson "Where ya at 85" can't use props after he scores..

I really hope Portis does not turn into a disgruntled Lavar with the Redskins..

Let your game talk for you, not your mouth Portis.


As another poster said, he does have a point, and some of you Redskin fans need to understand that these players are mostly in agreement about the pre-season, and most matters that affect them. So stop thinking that every comment a player makes is a slash at the Redskins!!!!
You love the NFL because it is entertainment for you, but to the players it is much more, it's a job. Maybe a job that they love working, but still if he goes out and plays in a game that means nothing then gets hurt, do you think the good ol' Redskins as an organization will stop. NOPE!!!

I have MAJOR, MAJOR issues with this organization mainly the front office and how the mind set has trikkled down to the folks that work for the club, but Clinton Portis is real, and telling the truth just as others have. The problem comes in at when some of you folks think that someone is saying something negative about the skins. Come on people every player that has something to say isn't "crying" or being a drama queen!!! I was wondering who was going to be the next whipping boy of you folks on here. I think I might have found him!!!

[turtle]

It's not like we don't expect the players to complain, heck everyone does it. It is just the over dramatic and carrying on after the fact that rubs us the wrong way. He gets hurt and makes a comment or two after the game, fine heat of the moment. It's when the complaining continues days and weeks after the incident. It just makes the team and all that are associated with the team look bad, wither or not that was their intention. Just accept the role you are given and move forward as a team, focusing on one goal.....MIAMI!!!!

[allskinz]

As another poster said, he does have a point, and some of you Redskin fans need to understand that these players are mostly in agreement about the pre-season, and most matters that affect them. So stop thinking that every comment a player makes is a slash at the Redskins!!!!
You love the NFL because it is entertainment for you, but to the players it is much more, it's a job. Maybe a job that they love working, but still if he goes out and plays in a game that means nothing then gets hurt, do you think the good ol' Redskins as an organization will stop. NOPE!!!

I have MAJOR, MAJOR issues with this organization mainly the front office and how the mind set has trikkled down to the folks that work for the club, but Clinton Portis is real, and telling the truth just as others have. The problem comes in at when some of you folks think that someone is saying something negative about the skins. Come on people every player that has something to say isn't "crying" or being a drama queen!!! I was wondering who was going to be the next whipping boy of you folks on here. I think I might have found him!!!

What you need to understand that playing in that game was something his boss asked him to do. He has a job to do, and it is to play as a Washington Redskin. Period. If he doesn't want to play in another preseason game, take it up with the boss. Don't air it out in public. Did I say Ports was a whipping boy? Absolutely not. There is nothing Portis can do to change the outcome of that game. He expressed his feelings at the end of the game. Enough. Let it go.

How many other head coaches are going to stop playing their starters in the preseason? I don't know, nor does anyone else. But it is up to the head coach, NOT the league. How is Portis whining on NFLNetwork about this going to help the Redskins. It is not.

Am I a Portis fan? Yes, absolutely. But enough is enough. He has expressed his issue, not once, but twice. All I am saying is that if he keeps this up, it will not bode well with the coach or the redskins organization.

[photo4u]

Very true. It sounds more like Portis is releasing a frustration that he's had for a while. He isnt pointing the blame on anyone, instead he's just saying that he has a concern and he's an example of why it should be a different way

What was so different??? He is basically questioning Gibbs. Something that most of you think is the worst thing in the world. "Why was I in the game" Who do think that question goes to?
Now let him continue to have a point of view, and see if good ol' Danny stops putting him on the front of Redskins.com, and just wait and see what happens after that. You folks will see. Any one that has an opinion is damned!!!

[SMOSS89]

Yeah, it sucks that he said those things. I guess, for the Skins fans, we all want CP to be the 2006 version of Riggo in terms of off the field antics and/or comments, but plays hard every Sunday.

[redskinsforlife]

I have loved Portis, but I have to say this non stop whining about the preseason is getting on my nerves. If you need to whine, do it to your wife or mother , not to the press.

[More Complete]

Word! :thu:

[allskinz]

This was from last night.. The location of the thread discussing this last night is located here:
http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165168

[gimpy007]

Portis has got know better then to go on Total Access and say what he did. It does sound as if he did try to back peddle a bit by saying that he was not pointing the finger at Gibbs, However he still should have not gone on the show knowing that all they wanted was to hear him vent in to hope to stir up some controversy for their ratings.

The NFL is quit funny when you think about it. They don't like the touch down celebrations, but yet they do their best to create controversy for their ratings. It's almost to say if anyone is going to push the NFL ratings it is going to be us, the front office of the NFL and not the players. Pretty much it is an Ego trip.

[herrmag]

Unfortunately, this is the way of the professional athlete. I'm not quite sure why they feel the need to voice their displeasure to the media, and can't seem to just keep the dirty laundry inhouse. In case they haven't learned, it doesn't help their cause in any way, shape, or form. However, I don't look at this as that big of a deal. We all know CP is a 'Skin through and through, and would never be a distraction in the lockerroom. I don't particularly care for his whining, but if Gibbs is going to let it pass, who am I to tell CP to shut up?

[ntotoro]

What was so different??? He is basically questioning Gibbs. Something that most of you think is the worst thing in the world. "Why was I in the game" Who do think that question goes to?

Hindsight is everything. If he didn't think he should have been in the game, he shouldn't have bum rushed for eight yards on his first carry. If he didn't think he should have been in the game, he wouldn't have tried to body-slam a guy running back an Int during the first pre-season game.

He should be questioning himself, but these guys are so privileged and treated like royalty from the moment they show any athletic acumen in High School. Why should he have played? Because it was a pre-season game learning a new offense. The injury could have just as easily come against Minnesota. Then what would he do?

[redskinsforlife]

This was from last night.. The location of the thread discussing this last night is located here:
http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=165168

I know I am a bad poster, sorry

[perturbed]

Dont worry about Clinton, He will be fine once he get his ring.. ;)

[pogoism9]

good god, you all know that the only reason this is so prominent is because its the ONLY thing to talk about right now in the NFL...I honestly can't think of anything higher profile...

Regular season will curb that

P.S. - That interview could also be 4 or 5 days old. Don't think that it was live. For all we know, it was filmed the day after...

[DaSkinzBaby]

There are both sides to every story and actually I think that since the current day athletes stay in shape there shouldn't be 4 games that the 1st team plays in. I mean to me personally JG and the other coaches know who will be starting, I think that the first 2 games should be nothing but rookies and people trying to make the team, then the last 2 games are used as basically dress rehersals. Now I also understand that teams need time to gel when learning a new system but with all the off season work it shouldn't be that hard but I could be wrong. Football is an extreme hard sport and we all should remember that. I don't know but I surely wouldn't want a a freakish 300 pound man running a 4.6 40 coming after me and I would avoid games as well when it didn't count. Before we all jump over CP and start comparing him to LaVar let's remember he is a soldier and a very good blocking back and he gives his all EVERY PLAY.

[Joe Gibbs II]

heres the video....click on video on right side......
http://nfl.com/index?network_082106

Mine is not playing, you know what i need to Download for it to work? I have quicktime but its still not playing.


Also, although Portis running his mouth is not good for the redskins, it makes you think how bad his situation could be. If the doctor told him that he should be back for week one, and that there is some mild concern it could pop back out, i dont think he would act like this. Once he gets back on the field, he will be fine.

[pjfootballer]

And the "I do not like green eggs and ham, sam I am" commercial is getting REAL OLD.