Portis, Sellers Exchange Heated Words

In news sure to cause knee-jerk reactions from many, Jason Reid of the Washington Post has confirmed that Clinton Portis and Mike Sellers got into a "heated verbal exchange" Monday at Redskins Park. Apparently, Sellers heard Portis requested Sellers be removed from Sunday's game due to his missing a few blocks on Portis runs. The two got into an argument and had to be restrained by other players and coaches. It has been emphasized there were no punches thrown.

Yawn. There is absolutely nothing wrong with two football teammates getting into a disagreement on a Monday -- especially considering how poorly the Redskins have fared offensively thus far. They play a testosterone-packed powder keg of a sport, and sometimes things don't go their way. Thus, they blow off steam. In fact, this could be construed as a good thing for the Redskins.

You know who doesn't fight? People who don't care. Obviously Portis and Sellers are both very frustrated by the early season woes of the offense and want to play better, otherwise they wouldn't get "heated" about anything. You'd much rather see this kind of intensity than apathy or complacency.

The argument, in one way, also speaks to the close nature of the two players. Think about it this way: are you more apt to get into a heated argument with your sibling or someone you barely know when you are incredibly frustrated? Head coach Jim Zorn believes as much.

"These guys love each other," he said of the two players. "They absolutely love each other. This is just how a team goes. These guys are like brothers and they care about each other. That is really between them. Seriously, it is not an issue."

Yes, the Redskins have some problems that need fixing. This isn't one of them.

They head to Carolina this weekend to face the 0-3 Panthers and will look to get the offense on track -- including those running plays where Mike Sellers lead blocks for his friend, Clinton Portis.