We've have all heard the ridiculous comments made by Redskins' RB-for-now Clinton Portis regarding the Michael Vick dogfighting investigation. CNNSI reported today that he has spoken further on the issue, and I'm willing to either give him a pass or put his PR firm on retainer.
Quote: "A couple of weeks ago, when I made those comments, I didn't understand the seriousness behind it... I didn't know it would affect that many people, didn't think what I said was that offensive. But after doing research and seeing how serious people take this, I shouldn't have made the comments."
Implication: He researched the issue. He gets credit for that.
blahblahblhblahThe only pets Clinton ever owned were University of Miami co-eds
Quote: "I had no idea the love that people have for animals or didn't consider it when I made those comments... I'm not even a pets man. I've got a fish -- that's the easiest thing to keep up. I've never been into dogs, never dealt with dogs, don't like playing with dogs. But at the same time there's a lot of people who are crazy over pets."
Implication: Again, he distances himself from the PETA people, but in a positive way. At the same time, he lends credence to his team-delivered excuse that he does not condone dogfighting. He is essentially saying that he has no connection to dogs at all, not even as a dog owner. He came one step short of saying he never had a dog as a kid.
Quote: "From now on, I don't comment on nobody... My life is the only thing I can control."
Implication: The message from Redskins Park got through loud and clear: Keep your goddamned mouth shut. I will note that while Clinton said his life is the only thing he can control, he never said it was something he could control well.
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