Barber III, Portis or Gore ? Who Would You Draft & Why? (1 Viewer)

[RalphMouth]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pick

Barber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F Jones

Gore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.

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[proninja]

We're going to need your league setup and scoring system to help you figure out who to draft

 

[BigRed]

I'll tell you only if you rate my draft coming up. TIA.

GB the AC questions in the main forum Not as good as Favre threads, but up there.

 

[benbadman]

Go with Barber because he has the sexier handcuff. Grab Felix Jones in rd6-8. If it's a keeper league, all the merrier!

 

[BigSteelThrill]

I love Gores talent. But his team situation scares me to no end.

Portis then Barber. Gore Im currently unsure about, at least in regards to his current ranking.

 

[Arnold. S]

I'll draft Lynch But yea, I'd take Barber. He'll get plenty of scoring chances in the Dallas offense. I like Portis but it is Jim Zorn's first year as a head coach.

 

[Brewzers]

Gore 'em!

 

[Avery]

I'll draft Lynch But yea, I'd take Barber. He'll get plenty of scoring chances in the Dallas offense. I like Portis but it is Jim Zorn's first year as a head coach.

If you watched Gibbs "controlling" the offense last year, just about anything should be an upgrade for the entire offense and Portis was not slouch last year... and I say that as a Giants fan with all due respect to what Gibbs has accomplished over the years.

 

[Steady Mooobin]

This is a tough one.

Portis seems like a no brainer, but how long can he continue?

Barber is in a RBBC, many think his physical style will lead to injury. Felix Jones is also wowing people and will certainly steal some touches.

Gore has no QB to keep 8 out of the box.

I really can't decide. I want to say Barber or Portis short term. Barber's contract will keep him in Dallas for at least 3 more years and Portis is still playing at a high level.

Instead of being a girl and pushing, I'll go with Barber.

 

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

I'd draft Gore. He's been working with Marshall Faulk and quality RB's under Martz have done well in the past. He should get back to form and get 8 to 10 Td's with 1300 plus yards with a couple 2 to 4 Td's in the receiving department.

If you have Portis or Barber projected with more points than that, take them.

 

[Tanner9919]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pickBarber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F JonesGore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.redraft- no ppr -12 team leagueHelp

Portis - was good last season despite a mediocre passing game..with this new Zorn offense, it should keep defenses 'honest' and playing back to respect the pass..that in turn will open up HUGE holes for Portis underneath..could return to his Denver glory-days of 1500 rush yards and 15 tds this season.. :( Barber never carried the load as a workhorse type back. not sure they won't just use Felix much like JJ the last few years..that limits Barber's upside..Gore not only has an unfriendly-to-RB's Martz system to deal with, but he's also lost Larry Allen from the O-line,and has to deal with Alex Smith and JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill learning ( and grasping) this complex chuck-n-duck pass-happy Martz system..good luck with that!

 

[bucsbaby]

Gore has a nice run schedule and plays in a weak division. Barber and Portis play in tough divisions, but should still shine. They're all relatively young. I wouldn't be scared off Gore. I think he plays strong this year. With Dallas's high-powered offense, I think going with Barber though would be the right call.

 

[North]

#1 Portis (Betts)- If you draft portis you must also get Betts but the two of them are in store for a great year inWashington. I'll say it again, Washington players are "Horny for Zorny!" They love what he is doing there and his affect on the offense. Portis getting 325 carries in this system equals top 5 #'s . The handcuff theory works well with this pick as well b/c if Portis happens to get hurt Betts comes in and doesn't miss a beat, the badside is that you will probably have to pick Betts up a round earlier then you would like to ensure you get him.

#2 Barber- Same handcuff theory applies here with Jones. Barber is in a high power offense that will have no problem getting the ball in the red zone, and when that happens Barber is a beast. The only reason I don't have Barber #1 is b/c he will share some carries with Jones, but expect 15-20 carries a game.

#3 Gore- Not sure what to expect with him and Martz, I'm actually curious to find out.

 

[Pittsburgh United]

I'll tell you only if you rate my draft coming up. TIA.GB the AC questions in the main forum Not as good as Favre threads, but up there.

I think that's why FBG has mods, right? Posts like yours contribute nothing except making people feel bad.

 

[KellysHeroes]

I'll play,

I've been taking MBIII after the top 3 RB... redraft or dynasty. Thats just me, I feel that hes going to unleash a monster of a season this yr.

But u can't go wrong w/ CP... hes top 5 RB when healthy; and hes still undervalued... there is no way I take Lynch, MJD, I would even pass up SJax for Portis in redraft. U can't go wrong with either guy.

Gore is a 2nd round pick IMO.

 

[butcher boy]

Gore.

His biggest red flag are the QB and other offense issues of the team. These issues, however, can't get any worse this year than they were last year where Gore still put up good enough numbers to be the 8th ranked RB. The QB situation can only improve, and if you think Martz is going to use Gore as sparingly as he used Kevin Jones, I've got a bridge to sell you.

 

[bucsbaby]

Gore's schedule week 14-16: NYJ, Miami, StL

Portis's schedule week 14-16: Balt, Cinn, Phil

Barber's schedule week 14-16: Pitt, NYG, Balt

Assuming you could make the fantays playoffs with all 3 of these guys, I'd be happiest starting Gore and quite nervous about starting Barber, although arguably Barber gives you the best shot at getting to the playoffs...

 

[Statler & Waldorf]

I like Portis out of those 3. I think Portis is the safest and Barber has the most upside.

 

[Brutis]

1. MBIII

2. Portis

3. Gore

In that order

 

[andrew11]

Barber is in a RBBC, many think his physical style will lead to injury. Felix Jones is also wowing people and will certainly steal some touches.

Barber is NOT in a RBBC. Jones is his backup. Jones will be used in different situations but I am not buying it will be a RBBC.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

I'll play,I've been taking MBIII after the top 3 RB... redraft or dynasty. Thats just me, I feel that hes going to unleash a monster of a season this yr.But u can't go wrong w/ CP... hes top 5 RB when healthy; and hes still undervalued... there is no way I take Lynch, MJD, I would even pass up SJax for Portis in redraft. U can't go wrong with either guy.Gore is a 2nd round pick IMO.

Excellent post.

 

[Lash]

easily MB3

without looking at any numbers it seems he has scored more TDs than Portis/Gore combined last two years (when he was in pure RBBC)

 

[Otis]

Gore and it's not close.

 

[pollardsvision]

redraft, no PPR, i like portis the best. imo, he'll get at least 80 more carries than either of these guys. he's demonstrated an ability to carry the load (unlike barber) and plays for a team commited to running the ball (unlike gore). throw in double-digit TD potential and portis is the guy to have in this format.

if it were a PPR league, i'd take gore. if it were a keeper league, i might take barber. otherwise, i'm taking the bellcow in portis.

 

[Pittsburgh United]

Gore and it's not close.

Actually, it's real close. Hence the thread.In fact, most contributors thus far seem to prefer MB3 or Portis well over Gore. So it's actually more accurate to say "Not Gore, and it's not even close."I'm picking 5 and will be ina position to draft one of those three. I am leaning towards Portis at this point, though I started out being high on MB3. Gore was not even in my discussion, nor will he be. I'm not even sure I'd take him with my 2nd round pick.

 

[massraider]

Barber is undisputed goal line back on a powerful offense, on the better team of these three. That'd be my pick.

Gore has the potential to have the best year, but I think he also has the potential to be buried on a bad team.

 

[a_troll00]

I would go with Portis - he's THE MAN in what will be a high octane offense. Barber is in a similar situation, but he has Jones to take away touches. The SF offense will be dreadful this year, it's going to drag Gore down along with it.

 

[Otis]

Gore and it's not close.

Actually, it's real close. Hence the thread.In fact, most contributors thus far seem to prefer MB3 or Portis well over Gore. So it's actually more accurate to say "Not Gore, and it's not even close."I'm picking 5 and will be ina position to draft one of those three. I am leaning towards Portis at this point, though I started out being high on MB3. Gore was not even in my discussion, nor will he be. I'm not even sure I'd take him with my 2nd round pick.

Let's talk in December.

 

[Moe Green]

Calling Gore a 2nd round pick is ridiculous. If I pick up Gore in the 2nd in any league I'll be doing backflips.

 

[Scruff Mcgruff]

I'm in the same predicament. in a PPR league which makes it a harder decision but I think I'm still going to go with Portis who I see as the safest one out of the three. Oh the perils of the 7th pick.

 

[Steelnation]

Gore and it's not close.

Actually, it's real close. Hence the thread.In fact, most contributors thus far seem to prefer MB3 or Portis well over Gore. So it's actually more accurate to say "Not Gore, and it's not even close."I'm picking 5 and will be ina position to draft one of those three. I am leaning towards Portis at this point, though I started out being high on MB3. Gore was not even in my discussion, nor will he be. I'm not even sure I'd take him with my 2nd round pick.

Let's talk in December.

Stick to the Free For All guy.......

 

[Oh Noes]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pick

Barber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F Jones

Gore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.

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Portis - was good last season despite a mediocre passing game..with this new Zorn offense, it should keep defenses 'honest' and playing back to respect the pass..that in turn will open up HUGE holes for Portis underneath..could return to his Denver glory-days of 1500 rush yards and 15 tds this season..

Barber never carried the load as a workhorse type back. not sure they won't just use Felix much like JJ the last few years..that limits Barber's upside..

Gore not only has an unfriendly-to-RB's Martz system to deal with, but he's also lost Larry Allen from the O-line,and has to deal with Alex Smith and JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill learning ( and grasping) this complex chuck-n-duck pass-happy Martz system..good luck with that!

You realize Martz was the O coordinator when Marshall Faulk had over 2000 yards from scrimmage for 3 straight years right?

 

[saintfool]

part of the case for Gore hinges on his value in a PPR league, i think. the OP's league isn't. couple this with the uncertainty around the QB position and Gore seems like a risky pick.

MBIII is a great player, in a great offense but he's got issues too. Concern about the workload over a full season, especially with Felix looking over his shoulder.

Portis is the established and unquestioned starter. He is proven and effective. He's not sexy but he's a smart play here.

 

[a_troll00]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pick

Barber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F Jones

Gore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.

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Portis - was good last season despite a mediocre passing game..with this new Zorn offense, it should keep defenses 'honest' and playing back to respect the pass..that in turn will open up HUGE holes for Portis underneath..could return to his Denver glory-days of 1500 rush yards and 15 tds this season..

Barber never carried the load as a workhorse type back. not sure they won't just use Felix much like JJ the last few years..that limits Barber's upside..

Gore not only has an unfriendly-to-RB's Martz system to deal with, but he's also lost Larry Allen from the O-line,and has to deal with Alex Smith and JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill learning ( and grasping) this complex chuck-n-duck pass-happy Martz system..good luck with that!

You realize Martz was the O coordinator when Marshall Faulk had over 2000 yards from scrimmage for 3 straight years right?

You do realize that Martz has no Warner, Holt, or Bruce in his prime to work with right?

 

[imagroid]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pick

Barber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F Jones

Gore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.

redraft- no ppr -12 team league

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Portis - was good last season despite a mediocre passing game..with this new Zorn offense, it should keep defenses 'honest' and playing back to respect the pass..that in turn will open up HUGE holes for Portis underneath..could return to his Denver glory-days of 1500 rush yards and 15 tds this season..

Barber never carried the load as a workhorse type back. not sure they won't just use Felix much like JJ the last few years..that limits Barber's upside..

Gore not only has an unfriendly-to-RB's Martz system to deal with, but he's also lost Larry Allen from the O-line,and has to deal with Alex Smith and JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill learning ( and grasping) this complex chuck-n-duck pass-happy Martz system..good luck with that!

You realize Martz was the O coordinator when Marshall Faulk had over 2000 yards from scrimmage for 3 straight years right?

I'm picking at #8 in a 10 teamer and I this is right where these guys should go. I've been telling myself it will be Gore all day long, but that team is just soo horrible. Im in a .5PPR so Gore has some upside there, but it's pretty sexy to think that MBIII was the RB7 last season with only 200 carries and 40ish catches. He doesn't even need to get to 300 carries to be top 5 RB, 250 will probably do it. TD's are tough to predict, but I think it's safe to say MBIII will have many more opportunities to score. If we had three sided coins, I would just flip it, but since we don't I'm picking between gore and barber and I have no idea which one right now. (Draft is in 12 days)

 

[Dexter Manley]

1. Portis -- The running game under Zorn will be tailored better to his style. The oline will be much better than last year, and should be one of the deepest in the league. His catches should go up substantially in the WCO. He trained with the team this offseason, and has steped up his conditioning effort. I expect him to have his best year in Washington this season.

2. Gore -- Look what he did last season with, as one poster here so eloquently put it, "a table lamp calling plays for most of the season." The guy is a beast and I think last season is his floor. Not a big Martz fan, but even he is smart enough to know that Gore is far and away the team's best weapon, and he will use him accordingly.

3. MBIII -- He's now the starter, but I think people are overestimating how much more he will score this season. He was already getting all of the goalline work, so I don't expect a significant increase in TD's. His yardage totals will undoubtedly go up, but I don't see how he'll approach the totals of Portis or Gore. This guy has never been the man in college of the nfl, so you have that unknown risk. He also has the worse playoff schedule of the 3.

 

[Oh Noes]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pick

Barber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F Jones

Gore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.

redraft- no ppr -12 team league

Help

Portis - was good last season despite a mediocre passing game..with this new Zorn offense, it should keep defenses 'honest' and playing back to respect the pass..that in turn will open up HUGE holes for Portis underneath..could return to his Denver glory-days of 1500 rush yards and 15 tds this season..

Barber never carried the load as a workhorse type back. not sure they won't just use Felix much like JJ the last few years..that limits Barber's upside..

Gore not only has an unfriendly-to-RB's Martz system to deal with, but he's also lost Larry Allen from the O-line,and has to deal with Alex Smith and JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill learning ( and grasping) this complex chuck-n-duck pass-happy Martz system..good luck with that!

You realize Martz was the O coordinator when Marshall Faulk had over 2000 yards from scrimmage for 3 straight years right?

You do realize that Martz has no Warner, Holt, or Bruce in his prime to work with right?

I'm not arguing that the 2008 49'ers are better than the late 90's-early 00's Rams. I'm saying Martz' system isn't unfriendly to RB's.

 

[switz]

In all likelihood, barring some bizarre scoring

Gore

Portis

Barber

 

[North]

To me Portis is the 'safe' pick

Barber III shoulld be fairly safe with possible upside depending on F Jones

Gore has a ton of upside but also could be a bust due to his team's QB issues.

redraft- no ppr -12 team league

Help

Portis - was good last season despite a mediocre passing game..with this new Zorn offense, it should keep defenses 'honest' and playing back to respect the pass..that in turn will open up HUGE holes for Portis underneath..could return to his Denver glory-days of 1500 rush yards and 15 tds this season..

Barber never carried the load as a workhorse type back. not sure they won't just use Felix much like JJ the last few years..that limits Barber's upside..

Gore not only has an unfriendly-to-RB's Martz system to deal with, but he's also lost Larry Allen from the O-line,and has to deal with Alex Smith and JT O'Sullivan and Shaun Hill learning ( and grasping) this complex chuck-n-duck pass-happy Martz system..good luck with that!

You realize Martz was the O coordinator when Marshall Faulk had over 2000 yards from scrimmage for 3 straight years right?

You also realize that Gore is NOT Faulk, right?