Portis Says Offense Lacks Confidence

Oct/28/06 11:17 AM Filed in: Clinton Portis
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Washington Redskins (website - news) running back Clinton Portis says he'd like to get more carries but he understands the offensive coaches want to spread the ball around.
Portis, who is recovering from a sprained ankle suffered in the 36-to-22 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, had just 12 carries for 43 yards on Sunday.
He says that inconsistency has begun to breed a lack of confidence among the players. Portis says they've bought into Al Saunders' new offense, but not producing the results they know they're capable of has some players questioning themselves.
Portis says he'll use the bye week to heal his injury and he expects to be ready for the Redskins' next game at FedEx Field when they face the Dallas Cowboys on November fifth.
(wjla.com)