Comments on: In Appreciation of the Great Clinton Portis http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis Mr. Irrelevant is a D.C. sports blog covering the Redskins, Nationals, Orioles, Wizards, Capitals, Terrapins and more. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:43:27 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Ethanator1088 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8371 Ethanator1088 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:26:15 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8371 I am sorry I am late to this. I saw that pic and all I could think was "Clinton Portis, Hall of Fame or Bust" Also, The Alter Ego statistic might be wrong. Do Herschel Walker's problems count towards this statistic? I am sorry I am late to this. I saw that pic and all I could think was “Clinton Portis, Hall of Fame or Bust”

Also, The Alter Ego statistic might be wrong. Do Herschel Walker’s problems count towards this statistic?

]]> By: Jamie Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8367 Jamie Mottram Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:26:09 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8367 FanHouse should totally write a post about how lame Mariotti is. FanHouse should totally write a post about how lame Mariotti is.

]]> By: StetSportsBlog http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8366 StetSportsBlog Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:11:28 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8366 Examples of Portis as the Metro Bus Operator: 1. On the O-line: http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/9054/20080912/portis_i_wish_i_still_had_the_denver_offensive_line/ I really don't have to get into the Zorn stuff. That's documented enough. My point is not whether Portis has the right to say things, it's that is doesn't need to. Everything Portis has said, we already knew to be true. Why the need to repeat it? Does it help the team play better? Apparently not. Does it help Redskins fans deal with the truth any better? Absolutely not. You or I wanting or not wanting to hear it doesn't make it acceptable to do in his role as a team member. It's like if the Sporting Blog had Jay Marriotti, and you wrote a post about how lame Jay Marriotti is. Your readers know it. So how does the SB improve by you blasting it? You might get a lot of comments in your favor, but what does that mean to the ultimate output of you and your employer? Examples of Portis as the Metro Bus Operator:

1. On the O-line: http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/9054/20080912/portis_i_wish_i_still_had_the_denver_offensive_line/

I really don’t have to get into the Zorn stuff. That’s documented enough. My point is not whether Portis has the right to say things, it’s that is doesn’t need to. Everything Portis has said, we already knew to be true. Why the need to repeat it?

Does it help the team play better? Apparently not. Does it help Redskins fans deal with the truth any better? Absolutely not. You or I wanting or not wanting to hear it doesn’t make it acceptable to do in his role as a team member.

It’s like if the Sporting Blog had Jay Marriotti, and you wrote a post about how lame Jay Marriotti is. Your readers know it. So how does the SB improve by you blasting it? You might get a lot of comments in your favor, but what does that mean to the ultimate output of you and your employer?

]]> By: ILLICON http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8355 ILLICON Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:35:32 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8355 Lol, if ladell betts was our running back we'd be 4-12. Lol, if ladell betts was our running back we’d be 4-12.

]]> By: Chris Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8354 Chris Mottram Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:26:14 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8354 289, for the win. 289, for the win.

]]> By: skinzfan http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8353 skinzfan Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:17:20 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8353 It does stink that his first 2 years with Denver were statistically also his best. Seems to be a running trend w/ most the players we trade/get via free agency. It does stink that his first 2 years with Denver were statistically also his best. Seems to be a running trend w/ most the players we trade/get via free agency.

]]> By: twoeightnine http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8352 twoeightnine Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:53:55 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8352 That last stat is complete bunk. Everyone knows Herschel Walker leads in multiple personalities. That last stat is complete bunk. Everyone knows Herschel Walker leads in multiple personalities.

]]> By: Chris Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8350 Chris Mottram Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:38:07 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8350 <p>I'd love for you to provide some examples of him throwing people under the bus. And yes, I really do care that much about his opinion. You and I aren't in the locker room, so until I hear another player say he has damaged this chemistry you speak of, I'm not buying that shit for a second. That's the same thing as when King Douche Adam Best claimed Portis wasn't a leader. What the fuck do we know about who is/isn't a leader, or who builds/destroys chemistry?</p> <p>As far as I can tell, the team loves him and recognizes him as the best player on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <p> Also, he didn't speak out about Zorn because they lost two games. This was after an epic second-half collapse and being benched without any explanation. That doesn't make it right, but there's a slight difference than the way you described it.</p> I’d love for you to provide some examples of him throwing people under the bus. And yes, I really do care that much about his opinion. You and I aren’t in the locker room, so until I hear another player say he has damaged this chemistry you speak of, I’m not buying that shit for a second. That’s the same thing as when King Douche Adam Best claimed Portis wasn’t a leader. What the fuck do we know about who is/isn’t a leader, or who builds/destroys chemistry?

As far as I can tell, the team loves him and recognizes him as the best player on the offensive side of the ball.

Also, he didn’t speak out about Zorn because they lost two games. This was after an epic second-half collapse and being benched without any explanation. That doesn’t make it right, but there’s a slight difference than the way you described it.

]]> By: StetSportsBlog http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8349 StetSportsBlog Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:32:36 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8349 1. There's no one better at throwing people under the bus than Portis. Except maybe Zorn. 2. It's okay to hear what he thinks. But as often as he's willing to give it out, it gets kind of annoying. Lose two games, and he's ready to jump on Zorn, jump on the offensive line, jump on Campbell. Do we really care that much about his opinion or his output? Especially if his opinion can damage the chemistry and output of others on the team? 1. There’s no one better at throwing people under the bus than Portis. Except maybe Zorn.

2. It’s okay to hear what he thinks. But as often as he’s willing to give it out, it gets kind of annoying. Lose two games, and he’s ready to jump on Zorn, jump on the offensive line, jump on Campbell.

Do we really care that much about his opinion or his output? Especially if his opinion can damage the chemistry and output of others on the team?

]]> By: Chris Mottram http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/comment-page-1/#comment-8348 Chris Mottram Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:57:51 +0000 http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2009/01/14/in-appreciation-of-the-great-clinton-portis/#comment-8348 <p>I don't see that as a problem. In fact, as Jamie mentioned, I like when he speaks out, as long as his assessments are accurate and he isn't throwing anyone under the bus. His comments about Zorn following his benching in Cincy is the only time I can recall him going over the line -- or even coming close to crossing it.</p> <p> I'd rather hear what our star player really thinks than some cliched bullshit response.</p> I don’t see that as a problem. In fact, as Jamie mentioned, I like when he speaks out, as long as his assessments are accurate and he isn’t throwing anyone under the bus. His comments about Zorn following his benching in Cincy is the only time I can recall him going over the line — or even coming close to crossing it.

I’d rather hear what our star player really thinks than some cliched bullshit response.

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