Menudo Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 For those of you wondering why I get annoyed by Joey Porter, despite the fact that he is a Pro Bowl-type player. This whole thing comes off as him looking like a and providing bulletin board material to the Colts. I wish he would shut his Oprahing mouth !!!! http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06012/636611.stm LB Porter challenges Colts Thursday, January 12, 2006 By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Joey Porter shattered the peace of sweet comments expressing deference for Steelers opponents yesterday when the Pro Bowl linebacker sneered at what he called the Indianapolis Colts' finesse style of play, and said they did not dare line up against the Steelers and play "football." "They don't want to just sit there, line up and play football," Porter charged. "They want to try to catch you off guard. They don't want to play smash-mouth football, they want to trick you. ... They want to catch you substituting. Know what I mean? They don't want to just call a play, get up there and run a play. They want to make you think. They want it to be a thinking game instead of a football game." Edgerrin James ran for 124 yards Nov. 28, ending the Steelers' streak of 22 games not allowing a 100-yard rusher. He carried 29 times and did not have a carry longer than 10 yards. But Porter even scoffed at that accomplishment. "I still think it was a cheap 100." After Indianapolis won, 26-7, in the RCA Dome, several Colts remarked that they had beaten the Steelers at their own game, using a physical style. Even wide receiver Marvin Harrison was penalized for fighting with cornerback Ike Taylor and grabbing his facemask. "We just wanted to go out today and play a physical ballgame and show the world that we can do that when we need to," defensive tackle Corey Simon said after that win. Porter was taken aback by that, and quickly veered from coach Bill Cowher's request to his players this week not to stir up the opponent with trash talk. "I don't think they outhit us," Porter said. "If they would have outhit us, they would have just lined up, and they wouldn't have done all the audibles every play. If you want to outhit us, line up and play football. That's when you outhit us. Line up, you get your people, we got our eight men in the box, run the ball." The Colts run a no-huddle offense that relies heavily on Peyton Manning's precision passing game. They ranked third in the NFL in passing and 16th in rushing, although James did rush for 1,506 yards this season. Porter said James was not a physical runner. "He's not the run-over type. He just leans forward. It's not like he's just out there to truck nobody. He's not a Jerome [bettis] or nothing like that. He's one of those guys who has good balance and if you don't wrap him up, he's going to stay on his feet." Porter said they pick up cheap yards on the ground when they have defenses spread out to defend against the pass. "Don't try to run the ball when we're in the 3-2 sub package!" Porter said. "We have three down linemen, then you try to run the ball. That's not outhitting us; that's trying to outthink us." The more Porter talked in the locker room after practice, the more momentum he gained on the topic. He at least acknowledged that the no-huddle offense should not be banned, but that doesn't mean he has to respect it. "They can't say that finesse game is physical; it's clearly not physical. If they were a physical football team like that, they would just do what we do, line up and run the football. You know what I mean? That's not the way they want to do it. They want to try to catch you off guard. That's the way they want to play." Porter said he was unaware the Colts boasted about being physical with the Steelers after that Nov. 28 game. "Now that you said they outhit us, that's giving me a little more extra motivation to make sure I put on my big boy pads and make sure we do some hitting out there." Porter said to get the Colts out of their game, the Steelers have to get a quick lead, or at least prevent Indianapolis from doing so. He said the Colts weren't stout enough to play the kind of game the Steelers do. "Nah, nah. They won't just sit up and run on us. They have to have the play-action in there. Just sitting up there, lining up and running against us isn't going to happen. ... "They want you to get up there, arguing, switch people around and make you switch people around, catch you when you're not ready. That's their game plan. That's the way they play. Hopefully we can change their game into our game, turn it into a smash-mouth football game." The Colts outgained the Steelers, 366-197, in November, and the Steelers lost one more turnover. Indianapolis led at halftime, 16-7, and ran that to 23-7 after Bill Cowher's choice to try a fake onside kick to open the second half failed and the Colts turned it into a touchdown. "We missed a field goal, we had some false starts in crucial situations," Porter said. "I feel like we missed some opportunities we had. The game could have been much closer than it was. When you squander opportunities like that and they take advantage of theirs, then the score comes out like it is and it looks like that. "But they know they were in a game." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Joey Porter is an overrated ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcmast Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Why would you say that? If I were the Colts, I wouldn't let up the entire game. Just flat out try and embarass the Steelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) I think Porter suffered some brain damage when he got shot in the ass a couple years back. Edited January 12, 2006 by Vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeltown Dre Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Porter is a hardnosed Steeler from the heart. He isn't scared to speak his mind and wears his emotions on his sleeve. I'm not saying what he said was smart, obviously it was not, but you shouldn't be suprised to hear him say it. He's always been that way. Some of what he says has truth to it, but the bottom line is, a win is a win. Whether they beat you w/ trick plays or because Peyton is a OC on the field and calls millions of audibles, they still beat you. The game isn't meant to be played to win respect by playing smashmouth football, it is meant to be played to win games. Porter is hilarious at times, though, some of what he says is comedy. Did you see on "sounds of the game" when he was on the sideline hitting the oxygen mask and said "Man I'm tired" and then looked over at two preppy white kids with no shirts on who had 'Who Dey' written on their chest and said to them "I'm tired of whooping yallz ass!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAUgrad Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I think Porter suffered some brain damage when he got shot in the ass a couple years back. 1261327[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 This isn't 1940. Football is more than just running the ball up the middle or sweeps to the outside. With the speed and athletic skill of today's players, football has advanced to the aerial assult mixed in with power runs. The Colts do everything within the rules to throw off the defenses and win the game. It's up to the team playing the Colts to stop it. For Porter to basically call them out for not playing " his kind of football" is stupid and he comes off sounding like a little girlie. Porter is a great player and should worry more about his responsabilities come game time than how the Colts are cheaping up the game with their finess play. Every team has a guy where you cringe everytime they talk to the press, especially before a big game. When Bryan Cox played for my 'fins, I knew he was always good for at least one stupid comment regarding the other team. It's professional football. I'm sure Porter's comments, while garnering a laugh or two, will have no bearing once the ball is snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 This isn't 1940. Football is more than just running the ball up the middle or sweeps to the outside. With the speed and athletic skill of today's players, football has advanced to the aerial assult mixed in with power runs. The Colts do everything within the rules to throw off the defenses and win the game. It's up to the team playing the Colts to stop it. For Porter to basically call them out for not playing " his kind of football" is stupid and he comes off sounding like a little girlie. Porter is a great player and should worry more about his responsabilities come game time than how the Colts are cheaping up the game with their finess play. Every team has a guy where you cringe everytime they talk to the press, especially before a big game. When Bryan Cox played for my 'fins, I knew he was always good for at least one stupid comment regarding the other team. It's professional football. I'm sure Porter's comments, while garnering a laugh or two, will have no bearing once the ball is snapped. 1261362[/snapback] Well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 For Porter to basically call them out for not playing " his kind of football" is stupid and he comes off sounding like a little girlie. 1261362[/snapback] I think Porter knows that if the Colts line up and play typical "Colt Football" that they will run up and down the field on the Steelers. So, by publicly challenging their manhood, he is making a feeble attempt to try to bait the Colts into playing "smash-mouth football". OK Joey, I'm sure that'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 I think Porter knows that if the Colts line up and play typical "Colt Football" that they will run up and down the field on the Steelers. So, by publicly challenging their manhood, he is making a feeble attempt to try to bait the Colts into playing "smash-mouth football". OK Joey, I'm sure that'll work. 1261379[/snapback] So sayeth the Jets fan........ By the way, I agree with you on everything except the Colts running up and down the field on the Steelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mggoilers Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 The NFL has a play clock and game clock. How a team chooses to manage their time is entirely up to them. While Peyton can be annoying and amusing, the game is mental. Suck it up Joey. I hate the Steelers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slovak Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) I hope he tears mannings head off and punts it into the bleachers, and then all the fans at the game will be like " free peanuts" Edited January 12, 2006 by slovak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Edgerrin James ran for 124 yards Nov. 28, ending the Steelers' streak of 22 games not allowing a 100-yard rusher. He carried 29 times and did not have a carry longer than 10 yards. But Porter even scoffed at that accomplishment."I still think it was a cheap 100." "He's not the run-over type. He just leans forward. It's not like he's just out there to truck nobody. He's not a Jerome [bettis] or nothing like that. He's one of those guys who has good balance and if you don't wrap him up, he's going to stay on his feet." 1261314[/snapback] Well, Edge will definetly have his number after this. And also... Jerome dosn't really run people over, he himself has said the reason he was successfull is because of his quick feet. Just like Edge. I hope Porter falls on his face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Porter being Porter, proving once again that he is a tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 And people want to pay these college athletes coming out. they are getting payed, look at Porter. they let him have a free ride even though his IQ is equal to a cricket. Of course he does not want it to be a thinking game, he has no chance of being effective if that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Yeah, I'm thinking Joey's not gonna solve a whole lot of calculus problems for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) Just checking, which team attempted a halfback pass last week? Which team ran a direct snap to a WR in the backfield, who lateraled it back to the QB, who passed it downfield? That's smashmouth baby. What an idiot. Steelers will lose this Sunday. I would, however, like to thank Joey for his comments. Just like John Lynch last year. Seriously, the "physical" thing is old and tired. Anybody who watched the Colts dismantle the Steelers a few weeks ago knows who was more physical in that game. Joey Porter knows it too. Edited January 12, 2006 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Just checking, which team attempted a halfback pass last week? Which team ran a direct snap to a WR in the backfield, who lateraled it back to the QB, who passed it downfield? That's smashmouth baby. What an idiot. Steelers will lose this Sunday. 1262473[/snapback] Now THATS FUNNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I hope he tears mannings head off and punts it into the bleachers, and then all the fans at the game will be like " free peanuts" 1262419[/snapback] this was funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Just checking, which team attempted a halfback pass last week? Which team ran a direct snap to a WR in the backfield, who lateraled it back to the QB, who passed it downfield? That's smashmouth baby. What an idiot. Steelers will lose this Sunday. I would, however, like to thank Joey for his comments. Just like John Lynch last year. Seriously, the "physical" thing is old and tired. Anybody who watched the Colts dismantle the Steelers a few weeks ago knows who was more physical in that game. Joey Porter knows it too. 1262473[/snapback] Who are you trying to convince ? I started this thread because Porter's mouth annoys me to no end. These comments were moronic. He is the only guy on the Steelers who consistently pulls this garbage. As for the Colts beating the Steelers, they are 9 1/2 point favorites, who have already been handed the Super Bowl trophy according to many, so, as a Colt fan, I sure would hope so. HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO !!!!!! Steelers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 (edited) Who are you trying to convince ? I started this thread because Porter's mouth annoys me to no end. These comments were moronic. He is the only guy on the Steelers who consistently pulls this garbage. As for the Colts beating the Steelers, they are 9 1/2 point favorites, who have already been handed the Super Bowl trophy according to many, so, as a Colt fan, I sure would hope so. HERE WE GO STEELERS, HERE WE GO !!!!!! Steelers 1262491[/snapback] Fixed. Edited January 12, 2006 by Squeegiebo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Who are you trying to convince ? 1262491[/snapback] I wasn't trying to convince anybody. Simply replying to the idiocy that is Joey Porter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Simply replying to the idiocy that is Joey Porter. 1262524[/snapback] Did anyone say he's not an idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Did anyone say he's not an idiot? 1262541[/snapback] Did I say anyone said he was not an idiot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengal Mania Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 I think Chad Johnson should put him in a headlock and give him the business, but I digress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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