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Redskins RB Portis Critical Of His Coach

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The Associated Press

The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 10, 2008

WASHINGTON - Redskins running back Clinton Portis unleashed a load of frustration toward rookie coach Jim Zorn on Tuesday, criticizing the coach for giving inconsistent messages and flippantly calling Zorn a "genius."

Portis, in his weekly appearance on WTEM-AM radio, was still smarting from his lack of playing time in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Ravens.

"Either you feel like you need to sever ties with me - split ties with me - but don't sit here and throw me out like I don't pay attention, like I don't know what's going on, like I'm making mistakes, like I'm the problem," Portis said.

Portis, third in the NFL in rushing with 1,260 yards, had only 11 carries for 32 yards Sunday. Zorn said Monday that Portis' lack of practice time had finally caught up to the running back.

Portis was almost derisive when asked if teams have figured out how to defend Zorn's offense after the team's 6-2 start.

"We got a genius for a head coach, I don't know, so I'm sure he's on top of things," Portis said. "He's got everything figured out. All I can do is when he calls the plays is to try and execute to the best of my ability."

JAGUARS: The NFL upheld receiver Matt Jones' three-game suspension for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, and Jones will miss the final three games.

BEARS: Nose tackle Dusty Dvoracek was placed on injured reserve with a torn right biceps.

BRONCOS: Running back Cory Boyd was promoted from the practice squad after Peyton Hillis (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve.

GIANTS: The NFL Players Association has filed a grievance challenging the suspension and fine the Giants imposed on receiver Plaxico Burress.

LIONS: Cornerback Brian Kelly was released after the ex-Buc complained about his lack of playing time.

NFL LAYOFFS: The league is eliminating about 150 of its staff of 1,100 in response to the troubled economy.

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