Why Do Former Washington Redskins Hate Clinton Portis?

Is it because he’s productive? Is it because he’s willing to open his mouth and give an opinion? Maybe it’s a combination of both that makes John Riggins the latest Washington football legend to criticize current star running back Clinton Portis.   It was one thing when it was Brian Mitchell; his entire career has been built on running his mouth, and fortunately, it paid off for him occasionally. But Riggins? A man more locally renowned for public drunkenness and being a fruitcake than the solid numbers he put up in the Washington backfield? Does he really have any room to criticize the way someone handles their on-the-field affairs? Old people hate young people they aren’t related to, particularly young people willing to have an opinion on anything. Old people get the benefit of respect and reverence. Youth are cursed with inexperience and disdain from those who should be mentoring them instead of criticizing them. For Portis, who is far richer and far ...