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I'm having same dillema...is he really ready?? I'd hate to sit him, watch him get 2 TD's while Edge gets 60 yds no TD's. I'd hate to start him only to watch him get 10-13 carries.....what to do??????
I hear ya, but I already have Bush and Brees in my lineup.
Tendinitis isn't that big of deal. It's not like a torn ligament or anything and the only way to make if feel better is with anti-inflamitories and rest. Thats why he sat out in preseason. I have it in my elbow and I still function, sometimes it just flares up and hurts some. I could be wrong, who knows, but I think he will be fine. Besides, its either him or Benson against SD or Jones against NE.
This has been my belief all offseason. Not to mention Al Saunders hasn't shown a willingness to have a RBBC in the past so why would he start now. Betts will probably get 8-10 carries if he's lucky, but Portis will be the main guy.
This is such an extremely flawed way of thinking.Hedging your bets usually results in a loss in FF, unless you have an absolutely dominant team. Put the player in who will score you the most points.
I dont think I would start Jordan over Portis. But, I dont think I would start any raiders player.
Starting him in 9 leagues this weekend. Only league I'm sitting him is where I can only start 2 RBs, and have Parker and MJD starting.
Only nine? I'm starting Rudi and MJD over him, and I'm in the top 5 percentile of Portis fans. Don't like the Miami match-up, don't like the lack of practice, don't like the uncertainty. If he produces well I won't be 
, I'll be 
because he'll be in my line-up permanently hence forth.
Chiming in before reading all other posts...I drafted FWP, Portis, AD, Betts, and Fred Taylor at RB. I'm starting FWP and Portis this week.
People have been saying the Miami D is old for 4-5 years now and yet Jason Taylor won defensive MVP last year. Miami is pretty good agianst the run. The secondary is another story.
I'd probably start either Benson or McAllister over him this week.I'd want to see him run if I had other options. My starters in a TD heavy league are LJ and Benson, and I have Portis off the bench into my flex since my WRs are not strong. I have no reservations about starting him in my flex against most other RB3/WR3 options, but I am not willing to start him at RB2 without seeing how he performs.Second, Miami doesn't offer a good matchup for him.Third, Portis is NOT healthy and Gibbs has already stated that Betts will see significant time this week.So, you are making a gut call here that is against all objective factors (matchup, other options that are better, health, and splitting time all weigh against you starting Portis). On a gut call, I don't think how many of the rest of us start him is relevant to your decision.
accurate.The phins were #8 against the run last year and they improved their front seven this year when they acquired Porter (who looks like he will go this weekend).
So, i will ride CP until the wheels fall off this year
Its not, I didn't start a WDIS thread, I was just wondering what the consenses out there is on the thoughts of Portis Owners. He will be my RB3 flex player behing LT2 and Bush, so it not like he'd kill me one way or the other. I like his chances better than Benson (who hasn't proven anything yet) against SD def or T. Jones who has also been hurt against NE def.
me too
That's T Jones? I thought it was JJones.I don't believe (nor did I imply) you started a WDIS thread (or else this thread would be in the ACF by now). Hoewever, I do think you started it to brag about your RB crew.Arm Chair Express said:
Same situation here. I'm starting Green and sitting Portis. I see no reason to gamble on Portis since Green has a favorable match-up against the Chiefs.Resident A-Hole said:
