SkinsFan13 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I don’t post or visit here daily or on the off season so I am not as educated as most of you, but what’s the deal with Portis? In the press conferences I saw him in he seemed so bitter. Like he didn’t want anyone including skins fans to believe in him or the team an that’s fine cuz he was going to show everyone. I don’t know I got a vibe off him that was just like none of you need to believe in me I’m just gonna do what I do. It seemed like from the things he said that he doesn’t want or care about his own fans believing in him. Is most of what he said directed at the press and how retarded they are. Or is he bitter at all the fans too because of how some talked about trading him? Or am I just crazy and did he not seem to have a chip on his shoulder at all in the post game? I like Portis I think hes an amazing player. I would like to see more of the goofier side that I am used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Bitter? I don't really think so. He's been saying for months he got complacent last season and is on a mission to show he's still a top back in the league. I'd say today was a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Your ninja powers are strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlood81 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 When he was goofy people claim he wasn't concerntrating on football. Now he being serious people think he should lighten up. Make up your minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ez2envy Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Well maybe its because every body in the media is saying he is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I am actually liking this new Portis. A man on a mission is a hard man to stop, and if he runs with a chip on his shoulder, he's going to be even more dangerous. I think if we start winning, the goofier side will come back, but it's nice to see someone light a fire under the offense's ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuru10 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I defintely sense a little bitterness in him and I love it. The media this week, namely LaCanfora, started crap about teammates being upset with him over his non-practice this camp. Gibbs also said this week that if he "Had to guess" he'd say "Betts MAY get MORE of the carries. That led the media to all write that Betts WOULD get MOST of the carries. He was friendly with the media for his 3 seasons here but those guys are controversy mongers and they've kinda turned on him, also starting the talk of him being washed up. So I don't blame him for being mad and although I find him entertaining if he runs this hard each week I hope he never talks to anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCRoughrider Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe he watched the NFC East segment on Around the Horn on Friday where the Redskins ceased to exist as an entity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinInExile Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 He talked to some reporter a week or two ago about this, and he made some good points. He hurt himself sacrificing his body to make a hell of a hit, played hurt and got re-injured and after Betts turned out to be a decent back, everyone sorta forgets Portis or writes him off. I'd be a little bitter, too. Hopefully, he'll see he's see the fans still appreciate him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StepyagameuP Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 He may have gotten butthurt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Touchdown Redskins Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe he watched the NFC East segment on Around the Horn on Friday where the Redskins ceased to exist as an entity? It's so hilarious when they do that. I've seen so many NFC East segments on ESPN that for some reason fail to include a bit on the Skins. It used to be frustrating, but now I've realized I can't depend on the media for a complete objective opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampSkinsFanatic Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 you should hear the questions the media asks him, they blatantly ask him if hes done as if hes 45 years old or something. "could this be your last season?" don't ask our running back those ****ing questions, Portis is a beast and I'm glad he scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEavyJumbo85 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Well maybe its because every body in the media is saying he is done ding...he's out to prove people wrong. The media continually saying he can't do it and that Betts is better and that he's hurting the team by missing the preseason, he's sick of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Don't worry...Portis will be dressing up like Edward Scissorhands by week 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 When he was goofy people claim he wasn't concerntrating on football. Now he being serious people think he should lighten up. Make up your minds. We're never satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Your ninja powers are strong. :laugh: :laugh: REAL strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeTK Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe he watched the NFC East segment on Around the Horn on Friday where the Redskins ceased to exist as an entity? haha.... yeah. EVERY nfc east preview had about 5 words to say about the skins portis is def playing with a chip on his shoulder, and i think that its good for the team. go out and prove all those analysts wrong that predicted it would be a 3-way race in the nfc east once we re-establish ourselves as a threat to the outside world, then CP can go back to dressing up for the cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinInExile Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Oh, and also-- I'm out of the area, so I didn't see any of the post game interviews and (shocker) the national media completely ignored the win. Did he say anything specific that made you think this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Oh, and also-- I'm out of the area, so I didn't see any of the post game interviews and (shocker) the national media completely ignored the win. Did he say anything specific that made you think this?The main video section on the front of the site has several post-game interviews. To me he just seems more low-key and focused than in years before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsand521 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe he came on here and read all those "Trade Portis because Betts is better" threads from this summer. Seriously he didn't seem bitter. And if he is, then I hope he stays that way because he plays like a beast when he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFGA Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Maybe he watched the NFC East segment on Around the Horn on Friday where the Redskins ceased to exist as an entity? SHame on him for watching such garbage on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsFan13 Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 haha well some say he is bitter and some say hes not. Either way I agree if he is and he is playing with a chip on his shoulder that could be good news. I like a player that has something to prove. I just wanted to make sure the bitterness I saw was more directed at the media and all its BS and not so much the fans. I like Portis alot and I dont want him to think that his fans have lost faith in him like much of the media has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mi6 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Bitter? I don't really think so. He's been saying for months he got complacent last season and is on a mission to show he's still a top back in the league. I'd say today was a good start. I hope you are right. He needs to prove he can stay healthy, and he has what it takes to be great running back. Anyone with talent can have a couple of good games. The key is consistency. He and Ladell can make a formidable duo in the back field.:applause: :notworthy :point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir L Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yeah he is serious now when he talks to the media. Portis is the man. Portis will get 1800 yards this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinsFanInTX Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I don’t post or visit here daily or on the off season so I am not as educated as most of you, but what’s the deal with Portis? In the press conferences I saw him in he seemed so bitter. Like he didn’t want anyone including skins fans to believe in him or the team an that’s fine cuz he was going to show everyone. I don’t know I got a vibe off him that was just like none of you need to believe in me I’m just gonna do what I do. It seemed like from the things he said that he doesn’t want or care about his own fans believing in him. Is most of what he said directed at the press and how retarded they are. Or is he bitter at all the fans too because of how some talked about trading him? Or am I just crazy and did he not seem to have a chip on his shoulder at all in the post game? I like Portis I think hes an amazing player. I would like to see more of the goofier side that I am used to. Ah, now I can read it!:point2sky GOOFY or not we need Portis to run the ball well and help the Redskins WIN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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