Which RB should I select for my first round draft pick?

Question

I've got the the third pick in my draft... which RB should I pick and what's your rationale for or against the choices? Steven Jackson(STL), Clinton Portis(WASH), or Frank Gore(SF)?

I'm afraid Jackson will have a slow start (or be prone to injury) because he held out during pre-season training. I'm hoping for someone who will get running and receving yards plus TD's.

I'm in a 10 team keeper league with the following players off the table: P. Manning (my keeper), Palmer, Brady, Westbrook, Addai, Moss, Tomlinson, Peterson, R. Wayne, Marion Barber

Thank you to all the responders! The yahoo answer board never let's me down!

Answer 1

jackson is the best on that market. I dont trust gore and portis. Jackson is going to be solid this year!

Answer 2

Neither of the above, brian westbrook will have a terrific year. He was a monster last year, and amassed ton of yardage, despite the fact that he was banged up. But b/w the 3 you have i would take Jackson. hes a beast, and he's on a better team. Frank gore will have a fantastic year, but the questions at quarterback could cause him to face a lot of 10-men sets.

Answer 3

S. Jackson is the way to go... he was hurt last year but got healthier towards the end of the year and has stayed healthy all summer. Gore is a great pick as well but with the 9ers you just never know... and Portis just isnt as good as Jackson and wont have as good of a year...

Answer 4

Hmmm tough one. I would probably take Jackson even though he hasn't been in camp. Gore's O in SF is pitiful and Clinton Portis gets banged up every year.

Answer 5

Jackson would easily be my first choice, followed by Gore, then Portis.

Answer 6

Since you said that you want running/receiving you definitely need to go for Jackson.  

Answer 7

steven jackson. Frank Gore is garbage, see 2007. Portis is always injured. See 2007, 2006

Answer 8

  If you can get Tomlinson get him first but if not go for Frank Gore.Good Luck