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[IMALILTEAPOT]

I just say Portis being interviewed on sportsnite, and he was talking about this season and the next. he said that you will never see the 3.8 ypc "in the history of clinton portis" ever again. he said that that was just because he was in a new system and next year they will become more "creative." He also said that hes gonna work out a lot this off season to boost a lot of his yardage and tds and help us win more games( I guess he isn't gonna party THAT much :) ). Basically, he just said if the defense can support us like they did last year, we will be very exciting next year

[CarMike]

Sorry, but talk is cheap.

I'm tired of hearing this during the offseason. I want to see it in the fall on the field.

I hope he's right. But after 4 or 5 years of hearing this talk, i'm still waiting to see it.

[D-Ruck #8]

Sounds good, hope he adds like at least 7-10 pounds of bulk, he needs it.

[LATrueRedskin]

Sorry, but talk is cheap.

I'm tired of hearing this during the offseason. I want to see it in the fall on the field.

I hope he's right. But after 4 or 5 years of hearing this talk, i'm still waiting to see it.

Yep. We all can talk, it's time to produce.

[akhhorus]

Sorry, but talk is cheap.

I'm tired of hearing this during the offseason. I want to see it in the fall on the field.

I hope he's right. But after 4 or 5 years of hearing this talk, i'm still waiting to see it.

I agree Mike, but Portis could have taken the predictable route and complained about the rest of the offense not producing as he carried the team. The fact that he had 1300+ yards and was the only offense for whole games and it's not good enough for him? I like to hear that. Of course I want them to win, but the change in attitude makes me feel better. How many times did we hear nothing but Norv-esqe plattitudes?

[IMALILTEAPOT]

I agree Mike, but Portis could have taken the predictable route and complained about the rest of the offense not producing as he carried the team. The fact that he had 1300+ yards and was the only offense for whole games and it's not good enough for him? I like to hear that. Of course I want them to win, but the change in attitude makes me feel better. How many times did we hear nothing but Norv-esqe plattitudes?
yea, i agree. i like it how he said that he wasnt just mad about the stats but mostly the season. a lot of players would just focus on the stats. p.s. it really sucks that portis didnt want to be in the pro bowl because stephen alexander isnt going and hes spot was supposed to be for portis but now brian westbrook is going

[GolfFreak]

Hopefully they'll replay it, I would like to see that. Portis alway has something good to say when the cameras are on.

[Skinzaholic]

I agree Mike, but Portis could have taken the predictable route and complained about the rest of the offense not producing as he carried the team. The fact that he had 1300+ yards and was the only offense for whole games and it's not good enough for him? I like to hear that. Of course I want them to win, but the change in attitude makes me feel better. How many times did we hear nothing but Norv-esqe plattitudes?


I agree with this. Perhaps Gibbs is teaching Clinton how to be a true Redskin?

[akhhorus]

I agree with this. Perhaps Gibbs is teaching Clinton how to be a true Redskin?

Clinton has never had the rep of being selfish. He has a rep of being a showboat. But I like to hear someone have the fourth best season rushing total for a Redskins EVER and is upset over it.

[Redskin006]

thats the attitude that every player should have. i know that talk is cheap, but when somebody says something and they meant it, generally they produce.

[Skins.Fan]

I wish he had gotten in the end zone a little more, but I find it hard to muster real feeling behind a criticism of a 1315 yard back. He did this in spite of our offense, so imagine what he'll do when the offense around him is better.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

I agree Mike, but Portis could have taken the predictable route and complained about the rest of the offense not producing as he carried the team. The fact that he had 1300+ yards and was the only offense for whole games and it's not good enough for him? I like to hear that. Of course I want them to win, but the change in attitude makes me feel better. How many times did we hear nothing but Norv-esqe plattitudes?
i agree with this as well. he couldve been like rod gardner and asked for a trade. :rolleyes:

get to that leg press CP.......:)

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

Clinton has never had the rep of being selfish. He has a rep of being a showboat. But I like to hear someone have the fourth best season rushing total for a Redskins EVER and is upset over it.
dont tell that to a broncos fan, lol. they were calling him selfish when he asked for a new contract.....

[IMALILTEAPOT]

dont tell that to a broncos fan, lol. they were calling him selfish when he asked for a new contract.....
i would of asked for a new contract too if i was a running back who had over 1500 yards back to back seasons and wasnt making more than like 800,000 a year

[Santheb]

yea, i agree. i like it how he said that he wasnt just mad about the stats but mostly the season. a lot of players would just focus on the stats. p.s. it really sucks that portis didnt want to be in the pro bowl because stephen alexander isnt going and hes spot was supposed to be for portis but now brian westbrook is going

Wait, what? Isn't Stephen Alexander a TE? Do you mean Shaun Alexander is not going and since he isn't, Westbrook is instead? If so, the reason is because CP got put on the IR. He was first reserve for the popularity bowl. But Westbrook is the second reserve? Bah.

Oh, you know why Shaun Alexander isn't going?

[whistleandthumb]

I understand all the "talk is cheap" comments, but I love to hear our players get fired up like this. Regardless of what happens on the field, it's good to see our players are motivated, and ready to do whatever it takes to turn this thing around. I have no doubt that Portis is going to carry us on his back, and it gets me fired up for next season to hear him talk like this.

[IMALILTEAPOT]

Wait, what? Isn't Stephen Alexander a TE? Do you mean Shaun Alexander is not going and since he isn't, Westbrook is instead? If so, the reason is because CP got put on the IR. He was first reserve for the popularity bowl. But Westbrook is the second reserve? Bah.

Oh, you know why Shaun Alexander isn't going?
oh, yea shaun alexander. i forgot the specific reason why shaun isnt going, but i think its because of an injury. and the reason why cp isnt going is because he didnt want to go to the pro bowl if he was chosen as an alternate. i still think he should of gone over ahman, but oh well

[Santheb]

Yeah, Ahman Green just went because the Packers had a winning record.

[LadyNRedskinsfan]

p.s. it really sucks that portis didnt want to be in the pro bowl because stephen alexander isnt going and hes spot was supposed to be for portis but now brian westbrook is going
i read this and i think it sucks that he wont get the recognition but id rather him not play in the snub bowl and risk injury.....

[ShaggySkins]

Its good to hear him sound truly committed but I want to see how he porduces on the field.

[techskinsfan]

yea the talk is cheap point is good...but i like this guy alot and to hear him fired up and excited about workin for next season is great to hear...hit the weights hard cp...we need u next year

[IMALILTEAPOT]

he wasnt "fired up," but he sounded committed. he was probably partying a lot, cuz he sounded sleepy

[LATrueRedskin]

he wasnt "fired up," but he sounded committed. he was probably partying a lot, cuz he sounded sleepy

He ALWAYS sounds sleepy. I wouldn't play in the Pro Bowl if I were him either. The only reason he got a chance to was because somebody got hurt.

[IMALILTEAPOT]

He ALWAYS sounds sleepy. I wouldn't play in the Pro Bowl if I were him either. The only reason he got a chance to was because somebody got hurt.
he sounded more sleepy though. i thought he was gonna fall out his chair or something

[Santheb]

For some reason, whenever CP talks, I find it very hard to understand what he says :P

[guinness4health]

i personally like clinton portis, i am glad to here these type of comments from him...he is not happy with that type of yard per carry...and he wants to workout get a little stronger, so he can get better at in between the tackles...

you got to like his attitude

[akhhorus]

For some reason, whenever CP talks, I find it very hard to understand what he says :P

He is from rural Mississippi.

[CNYSkinFan]

I just say Portis being interviewed on sportsnite, and he was talking about this season and the next. he said that you will never see the 3.8 ypc "in the history of clinton portis" ever again. he said that that was just because he was in a new system and next year they will become more "creative." He also said that hes gonna work out a lot this off season to boost a lot of his yardage and tds and help us win more games( I guess he isn't gonna party THAT much :) ). Basically, he just said if the defense can support us like they did last year, we will be very exciting next year


Look I know talk is cheap. But this is all the right talk. Notice he is not talking about losing his chance at the redskins all time rushing record or a false milestone like 1500 yards. He is talking about YPC and TDs, 2 things that directly effect winning. He is also talking about working out and not ripping the coach like McCants. CP is a winner and watch all you Clinton haters will love him over the next two years.

[Santheb]

He is from rural Mississippi.

That would definitley explain things.

[inevitable]

I don't know how some of you can say he doesn't produce, and how this is "all talk"

If he had some crappy season with like less than 1000 yards, whatever. For 28/32 teams in the NFL, 1300 yards would be a hellova season. All of a sudden around here it doesn't mean crap. If our o-line wasn't a sieve he woulda easily had 1500+ yards and several more touchdowns.

So please, reserve this "all talk" for someone like Ramsey, who has yet to prove himself.

[Skins Guy]

I believe him. He used last season to adjust, he should be alot better next season. But like most of you guys, I wanna see...

[RedskinsVision]

out of anyone from our offense, i'll take Portis' words more seriously and positively since he was the only real factor during the season. Coles had a lot of catches but didn't have dominating games Portis had and Cooley only came on in the 2nd half of the year. if Ramsey or our OL was talking like that then i'll take it with a grain of salt and say "show me," but Portis did show me plenty so i believe in his commitment of excellence.

[swheeler]

It's always good when your offenive MVP is commited to improving over the offseason. As far as the pro bowl goes, I always wish players would take it more seriously and make it interesting, but as it is I don't really mind Portis missing it. No reason to risk injury if he wasn't even chosen in the first place. I think I would also be more pissed if his place was taken by someone who didn't deserve it as opposed to Westbrook, the Vick of RBs (not the best in the traditional sense, but always interesting to watch)


So please, reserve this "all talk" for someone like Ramsey, who has yet to prove himself.

As far as I know, Ramsey hasn't been talking too much, so I don't think he deserves that criticism either

[NamVet4]

I hope to never hear any Redskin player be satisified with their last season or their performance. Especaily this past year! This Team should be hungy and ready to get back to work and get down to some serious effort to make the playoffs in 2005!

[Jimreaper007]

Portis had a great season despite the O-lIne sucking. Given a good line Portis will get really close to 2k.

[smoak]

Sorry, but talk is cheap.

I'm tired of hearing this during the offseason. I want to see it in the fall on the field.

I hope he's right. But after 4 or 5 years of hearing this talk, i'm still waiting to see it.

yeah i couldn't agree more. when a guy like arrington or portis talks, i grow tired of hearing it. i love both guys, but just show me. i don't need to hear it.

[inevitable]

It's a lose-lose situation for the player.

If they don't talk to the media, they're avoiding them. If they do talk to the media they're show-boating. Either way some people around here will find reasons to criticize one of the few bright spots on our team from last season.

Think about the position the player is put in before you start criticizing him.

[Cruising270]

I was so happy reading what Portis said about not being happy and promising not to have a repeat of last season with under 4 yrds per carry. Yeah talk is cheap but it's great to see a guy take responsibility even if it wasn't his fault.

Lets be honest here, he didn't have the best supporting cast this year. Our o-line didn't create the holes for him, we didn't have a real pass threat so the d was always ready for the run, the plays he was forced to run weren't the kind he prefered (remember him talking in an interview about that mid season) yet when the season is said and done he didn't pass of the blame on anyone but himself. This says alot about him and his level of maturity. Like Gibbs said, 1300+ is nothing to be ashamed of in the first place! You can really start to see Gibbs effect on the moral of the team and its quite refreshing

[joethefan]

Sorry, but talk is cheap.

I'm tired of hearing this during the offseason. I want to see it in the fall on the field.

I hope he's right. But after 4 or 5 years of hearing this talk, i'm still waiting to see it. Yea anybody can say that...after getting the contract he go...that's what he's supposed to say.....He just better show up this year!!!
He might have gotten 1300 yards..but he wasn't a true factor in most of our games....

[candeeman]

Motivation and consistancy are two keys objectives. Hopefully things will improve.

[Cruising270]

He just better show up this year!!!
He might have gotten 1300 yards..but he wasn't a true factor in most of our games....

Man I gotta go the other way on the one. You take away him and we probably would have lost games we won, and lost the others by even more. How can you say he isn't a factor when we won every game he rushed for over 100 yards?

[2Cooley]

Yea anybody can say that...after getting the contract he go...that's what he's supposed to say.....He just better show up this year!!!
He might have gotten 1300 yards..but he wasn't a true factor in most of our games....

Ture but the whole offense was not a factor in most of our games. He won most of the games that we came out winning

[joethefan]

Man I gotta go the other way on the one. You take away him and we probably would have lost games we won, and lost the others by even more. How can you say he isn't a factor when we won every game he rushed for over 100 yards?

and how many was that?6 wins WOW maybe we could have made it to the playoffs. if he was a serious factor maybe just perhaps we would have won more games. Remember I said most!!!! Most would be more than eight. That meant he basically showed up in six games.

[Jimreaper007]

I think Jansen and company will see to it that Portis gets real close to 2k this year. They Know Portis is a freak and they know they did not play well this past season so I think they are gonna go nuts this season.

[ConradCountry]

We need to get a C and a big mauler of a back up OG and our OL will be ready to roll.

We also need to get the Samuels situation figured out so that we can explore replacements if he is going to leave.

[Beast56Redskin]

I agree Mike, but Portis could have taken the predictable route and complained about the rest of the offense not producing as he carried the team. The fact that he had 1300+ yards and was the only offense for whole games and it's not good enough for him? I like to hear that. Of course I want them to win, but the change in attitude makes me feel better. How many times did we hear nothing but Norv-esqe plattitudes?

good call, im glad to see portis back to his usual boisterous self

[Cruising270]

and how many was that?6 wins WOW maybe we could have made it to the playoffs. if he was a serious factor maybe just perhaps we would have won more games. Remember I said most!!!! Most would be more than eight. That meant he basically showed up in six games.

yeah I got what your saying now. My eyes just zero'd in on where it said "True Factor" which I interpreted the wrong way. He definitly didn't carry the offense and only 1 break away run the whole season was a let down....

But look at this
1 Curtis Martin 1697
2 Shaun Alexander 1696
3 Corey Dillon 1635
4 Edgerrin James 1548
5 Tiki Barber 1518
6 Rudi Johnson 1454
7 LaDainian Tomlinson 1335
8 Clinton Portis 1315


Most of the people on this list accually had a passing game to go along with the run. The one big dissapointment IMO was his inability to get into the endzone. He was ranked 8th in total yrds but only 28th in rushing TD's.....scary :rolleyes:

[JoeyTForLife]

We've heard before and now again. Portis ithink is going to be perfect for this system and will be great under the system. i think hos whole game will improve under Gibbs.

[joeharde]

We've heard before and now again. Portis ithink is going to be perfect for this system and will be great under the system. i think hos whole game will improve under Gibbs.


Yes he is to bad he is not Julius Jones, The guy was hurt half of the season and still had over 800 yard and what 9 touchdowns- think if he would have played the whole season - 1800 yards. :cry: