Oh no he didnt! Portis on Vick. "I always root for Michael Vick....even when we play him."

[HLF]

See nothing wrong with this at all. Its 2010 players give each other hugs after games but of course since its CP our own fans will crucify him for speaking his mind.

[Skins-Canes-Mounties]

I think it would be referred to as sportsmanlike conduct. Portis didn't say that he wants Vick to win. It is acceptable to respect yoru opponent and not wish a torn ACL upon him. To me, the comments are no big deal.

[[[ghost]]]

This isn't that big of a deal in today's football- players just don't see the other team as the enemy anymore. Free Agency and modern media have made it pretty easy to befriend other professionals in your field.

My bigger concern isn't Portis' feelings about the opposition's quarterback, but his running lately. Just stand up and fight for those extra yards CP.

[ATLredskin]

If you cheer for him when he's playing the Skins, or if you'd root for the Eagles to win the Super Bowl, that's perfectly fine, but it would mean you're not a Redskin fan.

Not even a big deal. I'm sure there were plenty of Redskin fans that cheered for the Giants in that SB game some years back. If Vick played for the Cowboys then i'll hate him just like TO, but now TO play for the Bengals I can cheer for him again. And no I will not cheer for him this weekend nor will I cheer for his team if Redskins are still in the division hunt.

[Burgold]

I don't think I've ever cheered for an opponent during a Redskin game. I've certainly had some "wow" moments and appreciated some plays, but I've never cheered for an opponent except maybe when they rose and jogged off after being hurt.

I think you certainly can appreciate, but you oughtn't cheer... oughtn't root for the guy trying to beat you.

[Larry Brown #43]

I think a lot of folks are missing the key part of CP's quote. He says he always roots for Vick...EVEN WHEN WE PLAY HIM.

If he had stopped at "I always root for Vick," this would be no big deal at all. But for him to say he roots for him even when we play him is definitely disturbing. I hope his words just didn't come out right. Even if your brother plays for the other team, you can't root for him THAT DAY.

[Mad Mike]

Again I see nothing wrong with this. I'm sure Eli and Peyton Manning cheer for each other even when they play; they just want to outplay the other. Same goes for LaRon and Dawan I'm sure. I know Vick and Portis aren't brothers, but if they're good friends, can't hold it against him.

Really? I don't remember either one of the Mannings ever saying anything like that. They are blood and it's "I'll root for him unless we are playing"

Again. I'm really not trying to make this an issue. Portis says so many stupid things that this one seems minor. But still... WTF?

[Chicken Fried]

I hope he means that he roots for Vick to play his best as the saying goes, "I want our best players to beat their best players." Vick is an exciting player, and you want your opponent to play well so that when you win, it's more meaningful.

[LaxinFish29]

I cheer for Vick too. Actually I wouldn't mind seeing the Eagles win a SB with Vick so he can laugh in everyone face that doubted him.

Amen. Vick is a victim.

Portis is officially an idiot and it doesn't surpise me that he would root for Vick. Can't wait to get rid of these morons.

[HLF]

I don't think I've ever cheered for an opponent during a Redskin game. I've certainly had some "wow" moments and appreciated some plays, but I've never cheered for an opponent except maybe when they rose and jogged off after being hurt.

I think you certainly can appreciate, but you oughtn't cheer... oughtn't root for the guy trying to beat you.

But your a fan and not an NFL player. If you were, youd prolly hang out with multiple players from other teams. Your rich and play in the NFL, more then likely your gonna hang out with other rich players who play in the NFL that you will eventually end up playing one day, maybe even twice a year.

Say you played for the Cowboys for 8 seasons, made best friends with some of the players, get traded to the Skins. You gonna be enemies to those friends that play on the same side of the ball that you do(Portis and Vick both play offense)? You gonna tell the media that you hate them with a passion when you really dont?

Just sayin.....I seriously doubt CP is clappin and cheering for Vick on the sidelines If he scores a TD against us. If he did then Id have a problem.

[brianm23]

That "unfortunate situation" was an illegal situation for which Mr. Vick did time.

Is it possible for CP to keep his mouth shut?

As long as he's living. No. Unfortunately for us he can't though.

[Burgold]

You gonna tell the media that you hate them with a passion when you really dont?

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Course I would. It's part of the game. Part of the athlete schtick to rev us fans up.

I mostly agree with you, but on the other hand, imagine Riggo showing up in Dallas not in camouflage, but with a picnic basket and flowers to put behind Too Tall Jones' ear. What Portis said goes against the spirit of the game... even if on some level we all know it's fake. Riggo didn't plan to unload rounds from an AK-47 into the Dallas locker room. He didn't "hate" those guys, but he made a statement. It's us versus them.

That's a big part of sports. If there ain't an us versus them then what's the point of competing? Everybody wins!

[HLF]

Course I would. It's part of the game. Part of the athlete schtick to rev us fans up.

I mostly agree with you, but on the other hand, imagine Riggo showing up in Dallas not in camouflage, but with a picnic basket and flowers to put behind Too Tall Jones' ear. What Portis said goes against the spirit of the game... even if on some level we all know it's fake. Riggo didn't plan to unload rounds from an AK-47 into the Dallas locker room. He didn't "hate" those guys, but he made a statement. It's us versus them.

That's a big part of sports. If there ain't an us versus them then what's the point of competing? Everybody wins!

I feel you but I think those days are long gone. Riggo and players from then were cut from a different cloth then players of today, even in other sports as well. As a fan I really do hate everything about the Cowgirls even that half my family loves them lol. Im not gonna expect other players to feel the same, if they do then great but if not I understand.

[kleese]

Vick did his time...he is free to pursue his career. But an "unfortunate situation" is something you really can't control. Participating in the ritualistic torture of dogs is not an "unfortunate situation." It's much, much more than that. Honestly, Portis is just a complete moron.

[MusicCitySkin]

I want Michael Vick dead. Every time he snaps the ball I want his head to fall off.

I'm also sick of Portis and can't wait until he's released next year.

[brianm23]

I want Michael Vick dead. .

Take 2 of these and call me in the morning.

[1972FAN]

Hmm, is the Eagles interested in a trade? Portis could root for Vick and play for them~

[Mad Mike]

I want Michael Vick dead.

psycho much?

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

I think that alot of players will not be on this team come next season ie. Portis.

[SirClintonPortis]

CP is a dumb libertine.

[Mustang Dave]

He's not the most grammatically intelligent person on the planet. Who knows what he was trying to say...

[BurgGold75]

everyone take it easy....

[honejc]

mike vick is the man, he is legit.

i wish the skins picked him up.

[MattFancy]

So if you guys had a friend on the Cowboys/Eagles/Giants you wouldn't like to see them do well? I'm sure he wants to see Vick do well, but wants us to win. Big deal.

[BurgGold75]

I want Michael Vick dead.

Easy there Weapon X, we need channel the energy somewhere else...