Why do so many Fantasy Football experts tell you to avoid Clinton Portis?

Question

they said to not draft him last season but the guy is a superstar. I drafted him in the 4th round and he helped me win my second consecutive fantasy championship.

Answer 1

I'm not sure.  He always seems to slip farther than I feel he should.  I actually have him ranked just above Marion Barber.  Usually, I wait untill the second round, and watch him fall to me.  I've gotten him 2 out of 4 times, so it seems to be a decent strategy.  So far, he's never fallen below the 7th pick of the second round.  The reason he falls is definitly because he is a risky player.  If he is healthy, he'll be in the top 8.  But if he plays poorly or is injured, LaDell Betts is right around the corner to take his place.  I say draft Portis high, and just make sure you handcuff him with Betts.  This way, you are guaranteed a starting RB from one of the two.

Answer 2

Very injury prone, but worth a first or 2nd round pick if he doesn't get injured (like last year).

Answer 3

hes good but gets injured sometimes. he should go in the late first round or early second round

Answer 4

He is a little streaky with his stats. The scouting report this year is that he is in the best shape of his life though. I plan on knabbing him if I can this year.

Answer 5

Many don't see him as a tier 1 running back.

4th round or later is a good spot for him.

Answer 6

He's had some major injury problems. You forget: he was awesome last year for you, but the year before he missed most of the season. He has been hurt a lot in other seasons, too. He's a star, yes, but he's a risky one. He doesn't do you any good if he's out.