Bazooka Tooth Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Do you think the Broncos will resign Portis? They would be crazy not to. Their cap situation is not very good. Just thinking about it. Wouldnt it be unreal to see Portis wear Burgundy and Gold? I understand that we have other concerns and we will not have enough to sign a premeire back like that, but think how unreal the running game would be with CP running for Gibbs. :cool: :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJWatson3 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 they have to rework his contract this offseason or he threatens that he will sit out camp. he does make a palty sum for one of his caliber, but then, when you sign a contract you are supposed to honor it (not that the franchise always does...). as portis said in an interview, "there are special team guys making more than i am." he's got a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted February 5, 2004 Author Share Posted February 5, 2004 I think he has a huge point. The Broncos are in a situation where they have to pay up for the his unreal production the past two years. I think that he is their 1st concern now. No doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Yeah, but I never respect sitting out. Threatening to? Yeah -- whatever, but actually sitting out when yr under contract is lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted February 5, 2004 Author Share Posted February 5, 2004 True, it is lame (Sean Gilbert). But, Portis really does deserve a restructuring. If it comes down to him sitting out, I would have to agree with you Ernie, but I really doubt it will. Denver can not have Portis sit out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie5 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 I doubt he will, too, but what if Denver comes back with a hefty offer -- just not what Portis is exactly looking for? He might sit out until he gets the deal he wants, even if Denver is showing him scads of respect. It's just an unfair tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlobberknockerSkinsFan Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Maybe they're under the impression that Terell Davis is coming out of retirement:D :D :D HAIL TO THE REDSKINS HAIL VICTORY :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 John Riggins sat out a season in a dispute with the Redskins. No contract in the NFL is worth the paper it's printed on. They have serious cap issues, thanks to 'mastermind' Mike Shanahan and his idiotic handling of their cap. That should preclude them coming up with a 'hefty offer." Even if a contract is heavily backloaded, they wil also hope he agrees to spread his signing bonus out over a LOT of years to make it feasible, especially considering the money he SHOULD be able to ask for. Brian Griese alone counts for nearly 7 mil off of next year's cap. They may not be able to afford Portis, and then their option is to allow him to sit out, or deal him. Or hope he continues to work for 380k a year, which is what he gets. And yes, LOTS of special teams guys make more than he does. As far as his coming to DC? Well, that would be just ducky. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Sitting out is lame? Give me a fricken break. The man is a monster and he's scheduled to make 380k. In his position, where one injury is all it takes to end it all I can't blame the guy for wanting to earn what he's worth. You earn while you can so you don't have to go without later, that's life. It's far more important to protect your future after football then it is to look honorable to a bunch of fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Exactly,, an avg NFL career lasts 4 years, and if it goes longer, the game takes a SERIOUS toll on the body, especially RBs. Did anyone else notice Earl Campbell hobbling around the SB festivities on a cane? Maybe the braces that were obviously under his jeans holding him up when they tossed the coin? Think he wishes he had made more money? Absolutely ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 This is an outrage!!! I think the Broncos should cut his ass right now!!! That's right...NOW!! I can't believe he'd do something like this. This is craziness. Shanahan would be a dope not to cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 How can they afford to pay him when Dan Snyder has all the money in the NFL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 if he sits out, at the end of next season he should be a RFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 The problem is if they pay Portis the money, which I think they ultimately will, they won't be able to afford some of the other guys they want to keep. More than likely that could mean Bert Berry and Al Wilson. BOTH of those guys are Gibbs-type players. Wilson is a locker room leader and a Pro-Bowl caliber LB who could play inside OR outside. Berry is coming off of a great season. If they show Portis the money, I doubt BOTH of these guys stay with the Broncos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Dave Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 It's a win-win for us, if you think about it. If they do resign him, we have a shot at Wilson/Gold and Bert Berry. If they don't, and they release him, we WILL sign him. The Dan gets what he wants, and he isn't blind or dumb, so Portis is what he wants. If they don't resign him or release him, he'll be a RFA, like someone else said. Win-win, baby, win-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Tooth Posted February 5, 2004 Author Share Posted February 5, 2004 Originally posted by Jimbo The problem is if they pay Portis the money, which I think they ultimately will, they won't be able to afford some of the other guys they want to keep. More than likely that could mean Bert Berry and Al Wilson. BOTH of those guys are Gibbs-type players. Wilson is a locker room leader and a Pro-Bowl caliber LB who could play inside OR outside. Berry is coming off of a great season. If they show Portis the money, I doubt BOTH of these guys stay with the Broncos. I agree man. I think that we could benefit by getting Berry. That guy was a beast this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTerps2002 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 He is a hurricane he is a star he deserves more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie0720 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 He's one of the 5 best backs in the league and he's getting paid less than many of the guys on the kickoff team, or on extra point. Come on you gotta restructure, but sitting out is the wrong way to go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Portis deserves the money he puts up with that Stiff in Denver(Shanahan) that would F him over in a minute if he didnt produce. I hope they dont pay him though so he can leave on bad terms and come to Washington:D Pipe dreams :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 sorry didnt see this thread before i started mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dent19 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 is there any way we can trade for Portis. hes just bout the best back in the NFL. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinInsite Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Only way i can see it happening is somehow we get both of Pats 1st rounders and then trade one for Portis. But that's a pipe dream, Denver will probably sign him to an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayouBrave86 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Hell the Skins could trade their number 5 for him, I wouldn't mind a damn bit. He is a proven player, definately one of the elite backs in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledeuce Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 Hard to believe that the Donkeys would allow Portis to get away. Bowlen's pockets aren't as deep as Snyder's, but he has always pulled out the checkbook when necessary. I'll keep this forum posted if I hear anything here in Denver, but right now, everyone's still gushing over Smelway's election to the HOF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mookie0720 Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 #5? Try like our #5 pick then like 3 other teams' first rounders, the guy is a franchise back one of the leagues elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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