Ellis Dee Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/12/shanahan-guarantees-portis-will-attend-voluntary-workouts/ Interesting he's saying he wants Larry Johnson as his backup. Where's the signed contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/12/shanahan-guarantees-portis-will-attend-voluntary-workouts/Interesting he's saying he wants Larry Johnson as his backup. Where's the signed contract? Are you upset that Portis respects Shanahan more than you, Mr. Zorn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Dee Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 Are you upset that Portis respects Shanahan more than you, Mr. Zorn? LOL. Its time for a name change, Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorz Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm glad Portis will be there. I need to see more than that though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm just scratching my head at the LJ possible pickup. I guess he'd be great in goalline situations. I'm NOT a big fan of LJ the person, or the player. He got in a lot of trouble at the nightclubs in KC. (I heard more rumors than what got leaked to the media) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_1972 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I'm glad Portis will be there. I need to see more than that though! He needs not only to be there, but be there in shape, he needs an attitude adjustment, and he needs to practice. There is a lot Portis needs to do before I feel OK with the fact that we kept him in a year that was tailor made to get rid of bloated contracts such as his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommDownMan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/12/shanahan-guarantees-portis-will-attend-voluntary-workouts/Interesting he's saying he wants Larry Johnson as his backup. Where's the signed contract? The whip has been cracked. I'm pretty sure Portis knows his paycheck is on the line. He could still be cut if he doesn't show the effort that has been lacking the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdpell Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Portis just has to wear a goofy costume next week and we will be right back where he belongs...my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 LOL. Its time for a name change, Yes Uh YEah, it sooooo 2008. I don't quite understand the LJ thing either, but I guess Shanny can whip him into shape professionally and personally. more on Portis.... I want my leaders to be there, and hopefully we'll have 100 percent participation and if not, I'll be disappointed." I don't think he'll be the only one disappointed, some guys may not have to worry about playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Dee Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 The whip has been cracked. I'm pretty sure Portis knows his paycheck is on the line. He could still be cut if he doesn't show the effort that has been lacking the last few years. He's still got guaranteed money coming to him though right? Cut or not he's gonna get paid. Makes me question his motivation. If Portis comes out looking great, no attitude issues and gets a few 100-yard games, it would go a long way to tell what kind of person he really is. It remains to be seen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I keep saying this is no big deal as Clinton minus last year has shown up in shape before, the litmus test is if Landry is there on Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Good to hear. Hopefully he comes ready to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I keep saying this is no big deal as Clinton minus last year has shown up in shape before, the litmus test is if Landry is there on Monday. I'm more interesed in Carter, Haynesworf, and Rogers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erock353 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I keep saying this is no big deal as Clinton minus last year has shown up in shape before, the litmus test is if Landry is there on Monday. It would make me feel pretty good if we have everyone there, especially Landry. I'd love to start the off season with everyone on the same page and no distractions. I'm sure this won't happen, but one can wish can't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 We'll see what happens. As with any system change, sometimes when you change what you do, you get players who are not content. It happens. You can try to appease them or move them on their way. In Carter's case, he's been classy, so I have no ill will towards him. Hopefully they can find a way to make him happy. Workouts are very important for these guys to be at. It sets a tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booballen Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Portis checked out on zorn when he got benched (genius comment). While granted not professional, i believe his effort was directly related to his relationship with Zorn. Hell be back....if not...were screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gortiz Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 "Oh, I guarantee you Clinton'll be there," Shanahan said. "I know Clinton too well. He'll be there, and he'll kick off the offseason on the right note. I want my leaders to be there." "It was very positive," Shanahan said. "I'm a big fan of Carlos, and he will be here for the offseason program." man ... is the mastermind brimming with confidence or what? i just love how he talks in absoulutes. no, "maybes" no "we'll see." and than he gets on the a personal level...he makes the players seem human. i.e. "I know Clinton" "I'm a big fan of Carlos." good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 "Oh, I guarantee you Clinton will be there," Shanahan said Thursday, per the Washington Post. "I know Clinton too well. He'll be there and kick off the offseason on the right note. I want my leaders to be there, and hopefully we'll have 100 percent participation and if not, I'll be disappointed." Music to my ears I love that Clinton is going to be looked to by Shanahan to be one of the leaders on this team. I also love how Shanahan says "I know Clinton too well" and then proceeds to burst the bubble of the Agenda Boyz by basically saying that the Clinton Portis he knows is someone who will be here and work hard and kickoff the season on the right note. A far cry from the "lazy" player that some people have liked to portray Clinton as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 scruffy, It's also a coaching technique. He knows Clinton well, this is true, but what he's doing is putting Clinton and Carlos' (and others) character on the line. He builds them up by saying he knows them too well and that they will get the job done because they're great and he's a huge fan... Partly because it's true... And partly because flattery gets you every where as a coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctacular Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I for one am Happy Portis is still a Redskin and I think he will have a good season behind an improved Oline/blocking scheme. Plus he is second to none in blitz pickup in the passing game.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbmayday Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 He better be their or get cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommDownMan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 He's still got guaranteed money coming to him though right? Cut or not he's gonna get paid. Makes me question his motivation. If Portis comes out looking great, no attitude issues and gets a few 100-yard games, it would go a long way to tell what kind of person he really is. It remains to be seen though. It's not all guaranteed though, so he would still stand to lose a lot of money. His contract has a bunch of roster bonus and stipulations. I'm not sure how much it would effect him, but I think he'd lose more than he'd get from another team. (Maybe not enough to motivate him much). http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/faq.asp Question 1.7cHold on. You said the team could release the player BEFORE the big money kicks in. Are you telling me that the contracts are NOT guaranteed? Answer: That's right. The team is not obligated to fork over the money for remaining years of the contract if they cut the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunBunch7 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Oh goody! Our 7 million dollar prima donna running back is going to "show up" for a meeting...yippee! I'll reserve my Super Bowl tickets! I actually wish he wouldn't show up...then maybe we'd cut him. But they must have a burger stand at practice or something. Yeah...I'm not a Portis fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Couldn't tell. LOL Carlos himself said he'd be there....I hope LL and Big Al are too. Carter and Rocky will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasthunder Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Remember last year when some key players didnt show for mini camps, the media asked Zorn about it. His response was something like " I am not sure where they are at", and " I have not heard from __________". I bet none of that crap happens this year. I do hope all the players show up,it will reinforce what Shanahan said about putting the team first. I guess I am optimistic, as much as I thought Carlos and Landry did not play up to their potential last year, I still believe there is hope for Landry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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