WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Don’t say Clinton Portis didn’t warn you. The Washington Redskins running back said the preseason was meaningless. He even wore a shirt during pregame warmups Sunday saying “Watch this.”

More than three hours later, Washington beat Miami 16-13 in overtime largely thanks to Portis and the defense. Quarterback Jason Campbell threw two interceptions with a 54.2 pass rating. Ladell Betts ran for 59 yards on 17 carries — the same number Portis used for 98 yards, including a touchdown.

Portis is still the cog in the Redskins offense. Forget that he missed nine games with injuries last year and skipped the preseason last month to stay healthy. It’s all about the regular season and Portis delivered by taking the “chip on my shoulder” and smashing it over the Dolphins’ helmets.

You see, Portis is ticked. Mad that people doubted his toughness. Upset that fans forgot he set the team rushing record two years ago. Angry that second-guessers wondered if Portis could still be a prime back.

They received the answer.

“I’m running with a chip on my shoulder from now on,” Portis said. “If I don’t, that pat on the shoulder ... will then [have the same people] go behind my back and say get rid of him. It’s cool. I’ve got a chip for you.”

The tiger was poked once too often in training camp. Being rated the NFL’s 212th best player by one publication was more than a slap. Portis can be the funny guy, dressing up in strange costumes and creating new personas, but he’s also one of the tougher players this side of Riggo.

Saying Portis could no longer be productive was calling out his manhood. After first-quarter hit forced Portis to pad his ribs, he protected Campbell during a 12-yard, third-quarter run by hitting a defender helmet-first.

“You look in guys’ eyes and you can tell this guy knows how this thing is supposed to be played,” coach Joe Gibbs said. “One of the things you appreciate about Clinton is how tough he is.”

Betts is a playmaker that every team loves to have, but Portis is a game-breaker. There’s a big difference. Portis is the one who followed his blocks into the end zone with that quick burst. Portis is the one in the huddle come overtime, taking the final two snaps five and nine yards respectively before the Redskins won on a field goal.

But don’t embrace Portis this week as a recovered hero. He doesn’t need it. In fact, proving himself seems to be working so let it go another 15 games. It might carry the Redskins into January once more.

“We need naysayers,” he said. “We need the negativity. We don’t need nobody to jump on our bandwagon. We don’t need anybody to say the Redskins are the greatest team all of a sudden. Continue to leave us at the bottom of the barrel, continue to doubt us and me and my teammates will stick together and prove to you all that we’re better.”

Rick Snider has covered local sports since 1978. Contact him at rsnider@dcexaminer.com.

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7:46 AM MST on Fri., Apr. 4, 2008 re: "Nats� Johnson picks up where he left off"

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I made I stared nick Johnson in my fantacy yesterday and he didn't start. He was suppose to be there started from what i read. Do you know why he didn't start?

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10:58 AM MST on Thu., Apr. 3, 2008 re: "Lo Duca catching Derby fever"

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Why give free pub to this steroid king?

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2:13 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

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i like it

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2:05 AM MST on Tue., Mar. 25, 2008 re: "It�s the most important vote you�ll cast this year"

Examiner Reader said:
Washington Nationals Season Ticket Nightmare I have been a Nationals season ticket every year since 2005. I renewed my packet for the 2008 season inthe new park back in November 2007. Unfortunately 4 days before the start of the season I have not received my tickets. I have repeated made phone calls with no responsiveness. It is evident $3,000 doesn't go very far these days.

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7:34 AM MST on Fri., Mar. 21, 2008 re: "Xavier-Georgia an instant classic"

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Instant classic? Maybe if the underdog had won

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5:19 AM MST on Tue., Mar. 11, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

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Give the DC government and the Nats organization a chance. Is anything perfect the first time around? No, of course. The Lerners are a well-respected family and company and they do things the 'right' way. Do you really think that after investing $450 million dollars to buy the team plus another 30 million on upgrade the stadium, they won't work out the parking problem? The Verizon Center and the Chinatown area weren't perfect when it first opened. But, look at it today. So, just give DC and the Lerners a chance, ok?

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7:08 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 10, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

Examiner NON-Reader said:
All this whining about parking is getting old. It can't be as bad as you, Mr. Snider, and others in the media are making it sound. Adjust. Deal with it like an adult. People in other cities do. Enough with the whining.

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6:48 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 10, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

Jermaine said:
First off I must say you are an idiot. You sit here and blame DC and the Nationals for this mess when you should be blaming MLB for this mess. DC would have planned better if MLB would have given them a commitment that they would get the team but they didn't. So DC was forced to put together the best stadium/parking that they could find. BUD SELIG is the devil. You haven't even mentioned the Bullcrap TV deal we were forced to accept. This is how they do business. Hold cities hostage and force them to build stadiums. I am just a little sick of all the crying about freakin parking. Like we are the only city that has issues with parking. Try finding a spot in NY or Boston. They seem to manage. The key is "winning". If we win and compete for the playoffs no one will care about parking. The big key is their are things to do at the stadium that makes going their early tempting. Get some beer, good food, meet some hot chicks and get ready for some baseball. Stop the crying game you shill.

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12:59 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 10, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

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The transportation/parking issues around the new Nationals ballpark were obvious over 3 years ago, when the site was announced by Bud Selig. Why he insisted on placing this ballpark there is beyond me. There is no parking around the stadium, the roads leading in are smaller than the roads leading into RFK, etc. It will become painfully obvious very soon that this location is a disaster. I live in Nothern Virginia, 18 miles from RFK, and I could drive to the stadium parking lot for most games in 30 minutes, and be back home in less than 45 minutes from the time I left my seat after the game was finished. Won't be able to do that from the new location. Until a real, workable solution is found, I will probably attend less than half the games that I have attended the past 3 seasons and I'll likely go when crowds won't be very big so I don't have to deal with waiting 2 or more hours for a train or shuttle to return home.

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12:57 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 10, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

Rich said:
Two words: take metro. But alas, People like Snider who live in the 'burbs off of DC's prosperity are too-car-centric to think about smart growth options. Sad, but us DC folk will take your ticket money and sales tax anyway. Thanks!

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10:02 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 10, 2008 re: "Nats parking game already a loss"

Brian said:
The transportation logistics nightmare only re-emphasizes what a bad idea this stadium is. Not to mention the negative impact on the people who live in the neighborhood to be overrun by commuting-frustrated fans. RFK is a perfectly good stadium, and after all the money spent, it's probably still going to be a better venue to watch baseball. Besides, no tailgating at the new place? Horrible. Send the Nats back to RFK and recycle all the material used to build the new park for a memorial commemorating how the DC government wastes its taxpayers dollars so frivolously.

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10:12 PM MST on Fri., Mar. 7, 2008 re: "Please direct me to Teddy�s suite"

~Darkdonna said:
In response to : "Teddy's Suite" You've got that Right -Teddy deserves MUCH more respect then Nats is giving him! Good point -keep making it ... 'til they get it! ~Darkdonna

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8:34 AM MST on Wed., Mar. 5, 2008 re: "Standing pat a wise move"

Andres said:
If we are $8 million under the cap, after all those players restructered their contracts, I rather use it on the draft picks, we still have to pay them remember. But think about this, we made the playoffs and we are still under the salary cap, if JLC is correct on that note. How great is that?

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2:43 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 4, 2008 re: "So far, Skins lacking wow factor"

worstSeat said:
JLC has the Skins $8 mil under the cap. I'd be careful how you push this off to cap purgatory. They're actually showing restraint. Why? Too much? Those are the interesting questions. Why doesn't Zorn push for some FAs, even third tier guys that know his system? No idea.

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12:53 PM MST on Tue., Mar. 4, 2008 re: "Mr. Buffett, please buy the Redskins"

GAB said:
Why not have Mr. Buffet buy the Examiner papers from the Anschutz family and fire Rick Snider? The way he carries on, you would think Danny's limousine ran over Rick Snider's puppy. Twice.

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9:48 AM MST on Tue., Mar. 4, 2008 re: "Mr. Buffett, please buy the Redskins"

Wm. Graham said:
To little to late ,would love to have Mr. B. for an owner. Can not do any worse.

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7:42 AM MST on Tue., Mar. 4, 2008 re: "Mr. Buffett, please buy the Redskins"

Andres said:
I guess this is the type of story we have to hear when we dont hear spend in the offseason....

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12:37 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 3, 2008 re: "So far, Skins lacking wow factor"

Andres said:
What are you talking aobut dude? Haven't you heard? We hired the asst from the Titans....that was like 2 weeks ago. Sherman Smith....

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12:32 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 3, 2008 re: "So far, Skins lacking wow factor"

Andres said:
I like the fact that we are quiet. I hope it holds up and we only sign average to above average players. Let's use the draft instead.

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12:17 PM MST on Mon., Mar. 3, 2008 re: "So far, Skins lacking wow factor"

GAB said:
This is Cerrato's team, and Cerrato's style. Zorn will manage the games and practice; he has the rest. In effect, Washington has a general manager now. Finally.

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5:12 AM MST on Mon., Mar. 3, 2008 re: "So far, Skins lacking wow factor"

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damned if you do damned if you don't... give it a rest Snider.

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6:22 AM MST on Wed., Feb. 20, 2008 re: "Terps need just a little patience"

Robin Ficker, Broker Robin Realty said:
The way Greivas has been oiling his way around the court, scoring and dishing out assists, he will surely replace Joe Kennedy as the spokesperson for Venezuela's oil program. Anybody who has a grievance with Greivas call me. Terps Final Four!

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8:21 AM MST on Fri., Feb. 15, 2008 re: "Offseason should be interesting"

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How do you know that the new system doesn't mesh well with Jason Campbell? We know that it will be a lot of work since Zorn like to break down the QB before building him back up, but Campbell is young enough to get through that. And how do you know what this new system is yet - the Redskins still haven't signed and offensive coordinator. At this point Campbell's 'meshing problem' is pure speculation. Give the kid a chance.

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2:33 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 13, 2008 re: "Bring Ocho Cinco to the circus"

Examiner Reader said:
What do you mean latter round selections rarely work for the Redskins? We've hardly had any picks in the past few years to begin with. But two off the top of my head that seemed to work out pretty well...Chris Cooley and Derrick Dockery.

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12:00 PM MST on Wed., Feb. 13, 2008 re: "Bring Ocho Cinco to the circus"

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What about a younger up and coming WR like DJ Hackett. He was a beast last year when he started for Seattle, and he has been in the west coast offense and may already have a relationship with Zorn. He is a FA which means we keep our draft picks and spend less $, and he is a good sized WR. If he can stay healthy, he will be a great pickup

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8:56 AM MST on Wed., Feb. 13, 2008 re: "Bring Ocho Cinco to the circus"

Provocateur said:
Ocho and his gold teeth can stay in cincy!!

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6:23 AM MST on Wed., Feb. 13, 2008 re: "Bring Ocho Cinco to the circus"

Serves DAN right! said:
Get Ocho Cinco, we could use him as the middle to long threat and have Santa go deep. That just may work!

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7:53 AM MST on Mon., Feb. 11, 2008 re: "Where will this nice guy finish?"

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$1000 say hes gone if they have a bad season

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11:05 AM MST on Fri., Feb. 1, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins, fans"

Examiner Reader said:
I dont' know how anyone can't say its not Vinny Cerrato...look at the Spurrier science experiment look how well that went

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6:33 AM MST on Fri., Feb. 1, 2008 re: "Green awaits Hall�s call"

Examiner Reader said:
These people that are keeping Monk out of the Hall evidently have some kind of grudge against him. There are several in the Hall that don't come close to Monk's accomplishments. I certainly hope the guys vote him in soon because he certainly deserves being in the Hall of Fame.

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7:57 AM MST on Thu., Jan. 24, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins, fans"

GAB said:
You know, the Beeler cartoon expressing panic among traders could apply to this situation too. Firstly, we don't know who will be head coach. If we hired Williams and we went 5-11 next year, wouldn't we be yelling "Fassel was available?" Secondly, we forget that people can learn from their mistakes. Snyder learned, and Cerrato learned; remember, we had draft picks this year. Thirdly, we make someone like Cerrato out to be both incompetent and evil, sort of a Dick Cheyney in burgundy and gold. I know football is a great source of fun, but let's not get into a screaming fit in January, please. Remember--whatever choice the Redskins make will be wrong because we fans expect perfection, and we get Spurrier instead.

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9:10 PM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins, fans"

Examiner Reader said:
Dark Days Loom for Skins Fans is a masterpiece! I�ve been a skins fan for 34 years and can tell you one thing, since Dan Snyder hired Vinny the goof ball as adviser and friend, Our skins have had no stability in Drafting, Lets trade away another pick! Coaching, Let�s learn another new system! And Free Agency, Let�s spend another few million on a 34 year old washed up ex pro-bowler. We have a great coaching staff right now the Offense is better. Add a big 6�3�� WR. The defense was playing great at seasons end. Add a DE who can get some pressure on a QB and we will be back in the playoffs! My God Dan the problem is Vinny! He did nothing with the 49ers except leave them in salary cap hell for 3 years! Look at the numbers. Bring back Charlie Casserly as GM and tell your friend Vinny to take up poker if he wants to play with your money.Greg Williams is your man and should be given at least 3 years to prove stability is the key to success in the NFL. Or everything Joe Gibbs did will be lost!

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1:00 PM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins, fans"

Examiner Reader said:
Tomorrow's Headlines: Boy wonder makes another blunder! Dan Snyder is an idiot. And, Vinny Cerrato single handly ruined the San Fransico 49ers. Greg Williams will go on to be a head coach in the NFL.

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11:34 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins, fans"

Examiner Reader said:
You are 100% exactly right. The frightened sports reporters at the POST are afraid to say exactly what needs, (or else they lose their private parking spaces at FedEx Field) to be said about this screwed up franchise. Snyder probably wouldn't work well with Williams because Williams would not be his or Vinnie's boot scraper. Now after four interviews and with Fassel's name at the top, why would Williams even want to work for such a jerk as an owner, even if he offered the job. What a goofy turn of events after such a great ending to (minus Seans untimely death) the 2007 season. They will go 6 and 10 in 2008 if we they lucky. Williams should take his $1,000,000. as not being named head coach and find a college team in a warm climate that would appreciate his talents. Again............good column

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7:31 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins and their fans"

Examiner Reader said:
Yout hit the nail squarely on the head Rick. i may have to become a cowboy fan if Fassel becomes the new HC

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6:56 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins and their fans"

Examiner Reader said:
I think to call "Dark days" is rather suggesting that Gibb did not provide good input to the decission that has yet to be made. Gibbs "supposed to be a consultant to Mr. Snyder" as mentioned before his retirement. If he did not then public and fans ought to know the situation. Until decission are made, I believe Williams should be given the chance and Al Saunder offense should be the Redskains offense.

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6:35 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins and their fans"

Examiner Reader said:
THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THE FANS THAT GOES TO THE GAMES HAVE TO STOP GOING! BOYCOTT DAN SNYDER AND SUPPORT THE SKINS FROM YOUR LIVING ROOM. MAKE THIS NO FOOTBALL SKILLS OWNER REALIZE HE IS SCREWING UP OR BETTER YET SCREWED UP THE FRANCHISE! I HOPE HE MOVES THE TEAM TO BE HONEST. THEN WE CAN GET A NEW OWNER AND A FRESH TEAM WITHOUT SNYDER.

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6:06 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins and their fans"

Examiner Reader said:
I have followed the Redskins since I was a kid. I am 65. This is it. It takes a hack to know a hack and that is what Snyder and Cerrato are. The Redskins are doomed to the celler for a long time. Not until the ownership changes will there be hope. Snyder can make all the money he wants the Redskins are going nowhere and fast. Money doesn't buy character and competence.

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5:05 AM MST on Wed., Jan. 23, 2008 re: "Dark days loom for Skins and their fans"

Examiner Reader said:
If this article holds true, I AM DONE WITH THE SKINS, THAT SIMPLE!!

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6:09 PM MST on Fri., Jan. 18, 2008 re: "Snyder should bring in a GM"

Examiner Reader said:
The on thing that can be assured about not having a GM is that Mr. Snyder will more than likely assume his usual role of quality control, which means that he will be in the locker room and he will be looking over everyone shoulder trying to make sure that everyone is doing their job. Unfortunately, when you bring in the highest paid players, it doesn't mean that they are necessarily going work for the money. I am not saying players won't work, but when you have a reputation, sometimes it is nice not to work and live off it and that is what a lot of the free agents who have come here have done. Where are the hungry players that we used to culiminate on the bench and practice squad. There was always worry that someone was going to have their job taken. It seems in the modern redskins teams that there is not enough competition among the postions. Until that happens, we are going to be in a world of hurt.

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11:13 AM MST on Tue., Jan. 15, 2008 re: "Snyder should bring in a GM"

Examiner Reader said:
Other than the fact that Mike Wilbon already wrote this exact article in the Post, it's not too bad. Especially since most of your stuff seems like you have never watched a game, or you have been drinking heavily while you do.

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3:32 PM MST on Thu., Jan. 10, 2008 re: "Decision 2008, Gibbs style"

Examiner Reader said:
Dude put the bong down !!!!!

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11:29 AM MST on Tue., Jan. 8, 2008 re: "Decision 2008, Gibbs style"

JackDiamond of D.C. said:
Nobody else is saying this but I know alot feel, that it's mess up the way he left. He did that in 92, Thinking we would be alright. What happened, 4-12 with Petibon and we never really recovered. Now that we were on to something he messed it up, again. Now we have to start all over. Let's face it, No matter who he/or Daniel Snyder put in there, it's not Joe, and the players know that. The players won't respond to whoever like they did to Joe. I understand your family and all, but it was your family for the reason you left in the first place. If that's the case you shouldn've come back. You're a Hall of Fame coach, show us why your the best in keeping a team together in dire consequences. What he did was run. AGAIN The SKINS will suck next year and have the number 1 pick in the draft. Jason Campbell will struggle and the SKINS will be left to look for another QB. Has anyone heard of Michael Vick.

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10:17 AM MST on Tue., Jan. 8, 2008 re: "Decision 2008, Gibbs style"

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From Section 405, Row 3 of FedEx - please Danny Boy, hire Greg Williams. Don't pay him $1 million to leave.

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6:01 AM MST on Tue., Jan. 8, 2008 re: "Open letter to Seattle"

Celebratin' in Seattle! said:
Rick, This article is so elementary school it really doesn't warrant a response but because you are such and IDIOT(!!!) and you couldn't have been more wrong I had to say something. Oh, I guess I already said it all..."YOU'RE A COMPLETE AND TOTAL IDIOT!!!" This game had nothing to do with the Redskins and everything to do with the Seahawks. The winner would be decided based on which Seahawks team showed up pure and simple. The Redskins were no match for the Seahawks. We won, we're moving on, and you're sitting around pondering the draft, free agency, and minicamp. Oh, by the way Rick, the water on your cheeks? It's tears, not raindrops! So go back to your pathetic life and keep worrying about the 2005 playoff loss and the 1979 loss to the Sonics and all those other woulda, coulda, shouldas in the past and despite all the little shots you took at the city of Seattle, at least we're not the Murder Capital of the USA! Now, there's something to be proud of!

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5:56 AM MST on Tue., Jan. 8, 2008 re: "Open letter to Seattle"

Celebratin' in Seattle! said:
Rick, This article is so elementary school ("my Dad's better than your Dad) it really doesn't warrant a response but because you are such and IDIOT(!!!) and you couldn't have been more wrong I had to say something. Oh, I guess I already said it all..."YOU'RE A COMPLETE AND TOTAL IDIOT!!!" This game had nothing to do with the Redskins and everything to do with the Seahawks. The winner would be decided based on which Seahawks team showed up pure and simple. The Redskins were no match for the Seahawks. We won, we're moving on, and you're sitting around pondering the draft, free agency, and minicamp. Oh, by the way Rick, the water on your cheeks? It's tears, not raindrops! So go back to your pathetic life and keep worrying about the 2005 playoff loss and the 1979 loss to the Sonics and all those other woulda, coulda, shouldas in the past and despite all the little shots you took at the city of Seattle, at least we're not the Murder Capital of the USA! Now, there's some civic pride

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10:40 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 5, 2008 re: "Open letter to Seattle"

Hawk Fan said:
How'd you like them Washington State apples?

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9:27 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 5, 2008 re: "Open letter to Seattle"

Examiner Reader said:
Hey Rick Snyder, how'd that treat you? haha

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9:19 PM MST on Sat., Jan. 5, 2008 re: "Open letter to Seattle"

Examiner Reader said:
My local paper ran a column that simply asked the Redskins and national media stop the "win one for a gipper" circus surrounding Sean Taylor. That illicited hundreds of angry responses from Skins fans about a story that wasn't anywhere near as offensive like this pile of tripe