Chachie Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/769642-nfl-free-agents-2011-tracking-where-each-top-free-agent-lands/entry/112556-nfl-free-agents-2011-why-has-clinton-portis-been-forgotten If Plaxico Burress can land on his feet after two years in prison, Kevin Faulk and Sammy Morris (who together have a combined quarter century of NFL experience) get contracts in New England, and even Tiki Barber can have a workout in Miami, then why have we not heard anything about Clinton Portis' NFL future? (Link for more...) I hope CP gets on somewhere as a 3rd down back. He'd be amazing in that role... or even finds his way home for a lower salary! (J/K) I miss you, Clinton! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinC Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 As predicted my many of us Clinton is done. I thought he would get a camp invite somewhere but not even that - its looking increasingly like he has taken his last snap in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweedr01 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 man that sucks, still one of my favorite players for the skins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botched Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 He's forgotten because he hasn't been relevant since October of 2008. I think he'll get picked up eventually, but he's just not that good anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Hog Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm surprised no one has taken a look. If anything just to add some experience / wisdom. Hope he has one more shot somewhere. I know he was a controversial dude around here, but I always liked him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanceman_1 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Good blocker and still should be good as a part timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAAZ227 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 He'll get picked up just before season start, like Westbrook did last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Kind of sad news for Portis. I've always been a huge fan of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Because he's done. No conspiracy here. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onedrop Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 portis hasnt gotten any looks/offers because over the last few years his mouth has continued to write checks his body increasingly couldnt cash. im not even sure if he was all that injured the last two times his season ended early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Clinton's problem is a classic sports problem. He is the ex-superstar who still thinks he is a superstar. Kevin Faulk is never going to demand a huge salary and carries and the right to miss practice. Clinton is close to that level of player but still comes with the superstar's personality. He's not a 25-carry a game back now. But he could play 5 more years getting 100 carries a season. Can he handle that kind of career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardskinpsoup Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I thought he visited a team a couple weeks ago and it went well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polywog999 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Because he can't even stay healthy for a part-time gig, that's why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 unfortunately, portis' performance the last two seasons, even when healthy, was embarassing. there's just too much film of him getting caught from behind, tripping over his own feet, or inexplicably taking a dive in the open field. couple that with his refusal to practice and propensity for saying the wrong thing, and why would anyone take a chance on him when there are so many younger, sexier options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ds1001 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 i think someone will pick him up, especially if there is a big injury in camp/preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 The reason Portis isn't getting any run is because his biggest issue is his mouth. Nobody wants the distraction that comes with having Portis on their team. He may or may not be done physically but that's not why he isn't on a roster. What he brings as a running back or as a blocker isn't worth the drama that he creates every time he opens that gaping hole in his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Good blocker and still should be good as a part timer. That would be my thought as well. Almost 100 tailbacks in the league, you'd think he's at least better than one of 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 The reason Portis isn't getting any run is because his biggest issue is his mouth. Nobody wants the distraction that comes with having Portis on their team. nah, he's said some goofy stuff, but he stays out of legal trouble and doesn't get fined/punished by the league either. the NFL is overflowing with knuckleheads. it's his on-field performance that is keeping him unemployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I agree. Did Portis do some crazy stuff? Yes he did. But none of it was destructive to the team. His on the field play however was putrid the past 2 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I don't think he's still sitting out there holding out for the #1 RB job somewhere. I think his recent injury history is his undoing right now. It's been three years since he's been able to really stay on the field. But even the last few years when he's been substandard, he was still over 4 yards a carry. Frankly, as an aside, I think his level of "distraction" has been exaggerated over the years. He's not a cancer or anything like that, he's just opinionated. I don't believe that's a reason why he hasn't been signed. I never got the impression guys hated playing with Clinton Portis or that coaches didn't appreciate what he brought to the table. I think he'd be fine as a Willis Magahee type of goal line, spot duty kind of player. And I don't think he's so egocentric that he wouldn't take it at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinzfever2010 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 They wrote the article to early. He will be signed as soon as someone looses their RB in the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G1 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I agree. Did Portis do some crazy stuff? Yes he did. But none of it was destructive to the team. His on the field play however was putrid the past 2 seasons. He called out Zorn in the press and asked for his full back to be dropped on another occasion. He may have been right both times but both will have been detremntal to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarf Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 he still can be a pro-bowler in the ufl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdigle Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 DMac just fractured his orbital bone the other day...maybe he'll get a call from the Crypt Keeper sometime this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat~man Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 He'll get picked up somewhere. Portis has no doubt said some negative things, but, there are players who have done/said MUCh worse out there. I'm not sure who out there really thought he would be in high demand? I certainly didn't, I kinda thought it would go down this way. he's almost 30, gets hurt a lot.. and he's a RB. Yes he still gets caught from behind, but he didn't look bad the last time he actually played.. definitely not what he used to be, but, still a decent part time player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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