Courtesy Redskins.com

When will NFL football players learn to shut their mouths?

It's not a difficult concept, really, but many players just keep getting it wrong.

Take Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, for example. When asked about Michael Vick allegedly being part of a dog-fighting ring, Portis shrugged it off, saying if that's what Vick wants to do, then he should do it.

The stupidity worsened, when Portis suggested that no one should even question Vick on the matter. "People should mind their business," he said.

Of course, Portis isn't bothered by the fact that dog fighting is a felony in 48 states, and in some states it's against the law to even watch a dog-fighting event.

Once again, it's this difficult notion of just keeping the mouth closed, with which Portis struggles.

Maybe Portis needs an interview coach. I'd be happy to do the job for, let's say, $75,000 yearly. Of course, other than dealing with such ignorance on a daily basis, my job would be pretty easy.

The lesson won't change very often. It will go something like this: "Okay, Clinton, pay attention.

"Now, shut your mouth.

"Great. We'll pick it up here next time."