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talkin bout how cocky barber is and thinks he is a tough guy
full story http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl.story/7228238
full story http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl.story/7228238
Porter's mouth still running in Miami About Barber *Merge*
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http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7228238
DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter admits he's "not where I want to be at right now" because of knee surgery that forced him to miss the entire preseason.
But Porter's mouth already is in midseason form.
Known as one of the NFL's biggest trash-talkers, Porter took several jabs at Dallas running back Marion Barber when asked by FOXSports.com for the key to stopping the Cowboys offense in Sunday's game at Dolphin Stadium.
"Barber thinks he's a tough guy sometimes," Porter said of a player who had an NFC-high 14 rushing touchdowns in 2006. "He likes to get into the secondary and lower his shoulder and try to run people over to see if he's this real physical running back. I love running backs who play like that. It's a challenge.
"I love a cocky guy. He's a cocky guy. That makes two cocky guys in the game. Somebody has to give. That's my type of fight, so I'm going to be looking for him."
The Dolphins knew they were getting more than one of the league's preeminent pass-rushing linebackers this off-season when signing Porter to a five-year, $32 million contract that included a guaranteed $20 million. Not since linebacker Bryan Cox's heyday in the mid-1990s has Miami fielded such an outspoken player with the intensity to match.
"You can even see it in warm-ups in practice," Dolphins middle linebacker Zach Thomas said. "He doesn't stretch. He looks at who he's going to pick out for the day." Said Dolphins coach Cam Cameron while sporting a mischievous grin: "He's not afraid to put (a statement) out there and try to back it up."
Said Dolphins coach Cam Cameron while sporting a mischievous grin: "He's not afraid to put (a statement) out there and try to back it up."
Porter's escapades during the past eight seasons in Pittsburgh included:
Describing Jerramy Stevens as "soft" and "a first-round bust" prior to Super Bowl XL, which was basically confirmed when the then-Seattle Seahawks tight end dropped four passes in Pittsburgh's championship victory.
Engaging in a shouting match with Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis near Pittsburgh's team bus after a 2003 game. Lewis had mocked his sack dance during the preseason as Porter was recovering from a gunshot wound suffered at a Denver nightclub.
Getting fined $10,000 by the NFL last season for directing homosexual slurs against Kellen Winslow during a pre-game interview. Porter also mocked Winslow for trying to shake his hand before an earlier matchup and called him "real weak."
Yes, Porter is trying to get inside his opposition's head. But the California native said such brazen behavior stems largely from his single-parent upbringing in what he describes as "the slums of Bakersfield."
"You can never show signs of weakness — no matter what it is," said Porter, who is the only member of his immediate family to have attended college. "You grow up talking trash. People are going to try you from when you're little. If you're going to be the guy that lets them take something from you, they're going to take it all your life.
"That's just the mentality I had: Fight for what's yours."
Porter, though, said he learned a valuable lesson this off-season about taking that mantra too far.
In May, Porter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery after he and several friends initiated a brawl with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Levi Jones at a Las Vegas casino. Porter avoided a jail sentence and NFL suspension but was fined three game checks, translating to roughly $141,000 of his $800,000 base salary for 2007.
"At the end of the day, it definitely wasn't worth it," Porter said. "To me, it really wasn't a big deal. People get into fights all the time. I watch people get into fights. They break it up and people go their separate ways. But when you're in the public eye like I am and he is, it's something (the media) is going to make into a subject way bigger than what you think it has to be.
"I understand that now. If I had to do it all over now, I definitely wouldn't have myself in that situation. But there are some things I had to learn. I'm actually happy this happened to me now because if it happened to me later where I got into a situation with a regular guy or something, it would be way more trouble than what it was (with Jones)."
Because of how much preseason practice time he missed, Porter's snaps were limited in last Sunday's season opener at Washington. Porter publicly expressed frustration at being benched throughout overtime as the Commanders took the opening kickoff and drove for the game-winning field goal in a 16-13 victory.
"I would have traded all my previous snaps to be on the field at the end of the game," said Porter, who finished with three tackles. "But the coaches knew what they were doing."
Porter should receive more playing time Sunday, which will bolster a Dolphins defense gouged for 400 total yards by the Commanders. Cameron said Miami had targeted strong-side linebacker as its top priority in free agency, as the franchise wanted to generate a better pass rush by taking advantage of the double-team blocking received by reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor.
Porter fit the bill even though the 30-year-old must prove worthy of such a sizeable financial investment after a subpar 2006 season that contributed to his Steelers release. Porter's sacks (seven) and tackles (64) were almost identical to those he posted in previous years. But he didn't make as many impact plays on a unit that slipped in total defense (No. 9) and pass defense (No. 20) from its Super Bowl-winning campaign in 2005.
To best utilize Porter's skills, the Dolphins must force Dallas into passing situations. Washington exploited a suspect defensive line while rushing for 191 yards, the highest total surrendered by Miami since a Dec. 2004 loss to Denver.
"I'm going to be looking for (Dallas) to try and run the ball," Porter said. "I know they feel they can because of all the yards we gave up last week. In the back of their minds, they have to be thinking that's what they want to come out here and get established.
"We're going to be sitting here waiting on it."
Just like Barber should be awaiting an earful of noise from Porter on Sunday.
DAVIE, Fla. - Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter admits he's "not where I want to be at right now" because of knee surgery that forced him to miss the entire preseason.
But Porter's mouth already is in midseason form.
Known as one of the NFL's biggest trash-talkers, Porter took several jabs at Dallas running back Marion Barber when asked by FOXSports.com for the key to stopping the Cowboys offense in Sunday's game at Dolphin Stadium.
"Barber thinks he's a tough guy sometimes," Porter said of a player who had an NFC-high 14 rushing touchdowns in 2006. "He likes to get into the secondary and lower his shoulder and try to run people over to see if he's this real physical running back. I love running backs who play like that. It's a challenge.
"I love a cocky guy. He's a cocky guy. That makes two cocky guys in the game. Somebody has to give. That's my type of fight, so I'm going to be looking for him."
The Dolphins knew they were getting more than one of the league's preeminent pass-rushing linebackers this off-season when signing Porter to a five-year, $32 million contract that included a guaranteed $20 million. Not since linebacker Bryan Cox's heyday in the mid-1990s has Miami fielded such an outspoken player with the intensity to match.
"You can even see it in warm-ups in practice," Dolphins middle linebacker Zach Thomas said. "He doesn't stretch. He looks at who he's going to pick out for the day." Said Dolphins coach Cam Cameron while sporting a mischievous grin: "He's not afraid to put (a statement) out there and try to back it up."
Said Dolphins coach Cam Cameron while sporting a mischievous grin: "He's not afraid to put (a statement) out there and try to back it up."
Porter's escapades during the past eight seasons in Pittsburgh included:
Describing Jerramy Stevens as "soft" and "a first-round bust" prior to Super Bowl XL, which was basically confirmed when the then-Seattle Seahawks tight end dropped four passes in Pittsburgh's championship victory.
Engaging in a shouting match with Baltimore linebacker Ray Lewis near Pittsburgh's team bus after a 2003 game. Lewis had mocked his sack dance during the preseason as Porter was recovering from a gunshot wound suffered at a Denver nightclub.
Getting fined $10,000 by the NFL last season for directing homosexual slurs against Kellen Winslow during a pre-game interview. Porter also mocked Winslow for trying to shake his hand before an earlier matchup and called him "real weak."
Yes, Porter is trying to get inside his opposition's head. But the California native said such brazen behavior stems largely from his single-parent upbringing in what he describes as "the slums of Bakersfield."
"You can never show signs of weakness — no matter what it is," said Porter, who is the only member of his immediate family to have attended college. "You grow up talking trash. People are going to try you from when you're little. If you're going to be the guy that lets them take something from you, they're going to take it all your life.
"That's just the mentality I had: Fight for what's yours."
Porter, though, said he learned a valuable lesson this off-season about taking that mantra too far.
In May, Porter pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery after he and several friends initiated a brawl with Cincinnati Bengals left tackle Levi Jones at a Las Vegas casino. Porter avoided a jail sentence and NFL suspension but was fined three game checks, translating to roughly $141,000 of his $800,000 base salary for 2007.
"At the end of the day, it definitely wasn't worth it," Porter said. "To me, it really wasn't a big deal. People get into fights all the time. I watch people get into fights. They break it up and people go their separate ways. But when you're in the public eye like I am and he is, it's something (the media) is going to make into a subject way bigger than what you think it has to be.
"I understand that now. If I had to do it all over now, I definitely wouldn't have myself in that situation. But there are some things I had to learn. I'm actually happy this happened to me now because if it happened to me later where I got into a situation with a regular guy or something, it would be way more trouble than what it was (with Jones)."
Because of how much preseason practice time he missed, Porter's snaps were limited in last Sunday's season opener at Washington. Porter publicly expressed frustration at being benched throughout overtime as the Commanders took the opening kickoff and drove for the game-winning field goal in a 16-13 victory.
"I would have traded all my previous snaps to be on the field at the end of the game," said Porter, who finished with three tackles. "But the coaches knew what they were doing."
Porter should receive more playing time Sunday, which will bolster a Dolphins defense gouged for 400 total yards by the Commanders. Cameron said Miami had targeted strong-side linebacker as its top priority in free agency, as the franchise wanted to generate a better pass rush by taking advantage of the double-team blocking received by reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Jason Taylor.
Porter fit the bill even though the 30-year-old must prove worthy of such a sizeable financial investment after a subpar 2006 season that contributed to his Steelers release. Porter's sacks (seven) and tackles (64) were almost identical to those he posted in previous years. But he didn't make as many impact plays on a unit that slipped in total defense (No. 9) and pass defense (No. 20) from its Super Bowl-winning campaign in 2005.
To best utilize Porter's skills, the Dolphins must force Dallas into passing situations. Washington exploited a suspect defensive line while rushing for 191 yards, the highest total surrendered by Miami since a Dec. 2004 loss to Denver.
"I'm going to be looking for (Dallas) to try and run the ball," Porter said. "I know they feel they can because of all the yards we gave up last week. In the back of their minds, they have to be thinking that's what they want to come out here and get established.
"We're going to be sitting here waiting on it."
Just like Barber should be awaiting an earful of noise from Porter on Sunday.
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how u do that i was tryin to ^
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Porter just does this to get worked up for the game. Too bad hes getting long in the tooth.
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the teams that trash talk the most always lose
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i glad we dont trash talk yet bout other teams t.o not really trash talkin when he said we can score bout 40 to 50 every game
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TunaFan33;1645736 said:
And moreso the guy doesnt talk much other than to say that Julius is his friend and he thinks the way things are is perfect for the both of them. Thats about as uncocky as it gets.
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Good idea Porter.....piss off MBIII even more and watch what happens.
Getting into the head of a QB or a CB or a WR is one thing because they can make alot of mental errors when they play angry.
MBIII's main purpose in life is to grab the ball and run somebody over. I think getting him angry is gonna backfire right in Porter's aged mug.
Getting into the head of a QB or a CB or a WR is one thing because they can make alot of mental errors when they play angry.
MBIII's main purpose in life is to grab the ball and run somebody over. I think getting him angry is gonna backfire right in Porter's aged mug.
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Jay-D;1645749 said:
porter aint even 100 percent
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You guys are missing the point.... the POINT is.... BARBER IS THAT GOOD!
Porter is expressing his FEAR!
Porter is expressing his FEAR!
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aint no fear
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what was you worry about^
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That's alright. While Joey is looking to knock out MB3, Julius will just be running by him!
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jwitten82;1645718 said:
This dude just doesn't get it. Regular, every day adults don't 'get into fights all the time', because regular, every day adults go to jail for breaking the law. It's not surprising this guy has been shot. He'll probably get shot again before it's all said and done. Big and stupid with too much money.
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Can anyone say..."anger management"?