Stump Mitchell isn’t the first person to criticize Clinton Portis’ work habits, but Mitchell does have a unique perspective as Washington’s running back coach the last two years.
Asked whether Portis could work harder, Mitchell told the Washington Post, “That’s a slam dunk. Clinton could’ve worked harder.”
Mitchell has left the Redskins to take the head coaching job at Southern University and believes Portis has to rededicate himself for his results to change.
“He’s got to do that, and Dan [Snyder] has to understand that that’s what has to be done. In order for the Redskins to be successful, that’s what Clinton has to do. He has to change the way he’s done things in the past, in order for them to be successful as a team.”
Mike Shanahan understands Portis from having coached him before. And that’s why we have our doubts Portis will make Washington’s team next season, regardless of his guaranteed money.