Which RB would be a better pick?

[Who Dey]

I have the 5th pick in our draft. We're doing a couple of rounds online to get things going. The first four players that were drafted are:
1. Tomlinson
2. AD
3. Westbrook
4. Addai
5. ??

I'm leaning towards Portis. S. Jackson is also there but I'm worried about his holding out. Would Portis be the safer pick?

Thanks.

[StevenSD]

Tom Brady.

If not; Portis or Barber III

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by StevenSD

Tom Brady.

If not; Portis or Barber III

StevenSD is right. TOM BRADY MAN!! He'll have at least around 30 TD's. Go for overall points over RB's if Brady is there.

Personally I think that Marshawn Lynch might be just as good of a pick as Portis or or Jackson.

[Sandbox]

Steven Jackson is the pick. I don't think he will holdout. Seldomly a star holdouts and they'll get a deal done soon.

[Wolverine]

Stephen Jackson got 1000 yards last year with a cruddy injured line.. Imagine what he will do with a healthy one.. I wouldn't take any stock into the fact that he's holding out.

[datruth55]

Originally Posted by Wolverine

Stephen Jackson got 1000 yards last year with a cruddy injured line.. Imagine what he will do with a healthy one.. I wouldn't take any stock into the fact that he's holding out.

But he is also come off of injury and he hasn't been in camp. That normally leads to more injuries because he's not in football shape.

[StevenSD]

Originally Posted by datruth55

But he is also come off of injury and he hasn't been in camp. That normally leads to more injuries because he's not in football shape.

Example: Larry Johnson

[Texecutioner]

Originally Posted by StevenSD

Example: Larry Johnson

Good example SevenSD. Jackson has LJ from last year written all over him right now in my opinion. LJ was fine going into last year health wise, but that holdout seemed to hurt him and his chemistry with his O line. Jackson could still be a stud, but this hold out worries me for sure from a top fantasy stand point.

[Who Dey]

Thanks for the input guys. I went with Portis but I have to admit that I was tempted to take Brady. I've been in this same league for 15 years or so and have a good idea how these guys draft since there has been very little owner turnover. I have a good shot to get Brady or Manning in round two if I don't like one of the backs at that spot.

[CatClaw]

Originally Posted by Who Dey

Thanks for the input guys. I went with Portis but I have to admit that I was tempted to take Brady. I've been in this same league for 15 years or so and have a good idea how these guys draft since there has been very little owner turnover. I have a good shot to get Brady or Manning in round two if I don't like one of the backs at that spot.

I think you made the right choice is somehow Peyton or Brady slips. Portis should continue to be a good all around point producer.