Pick Your Poison: Jones Vs. Johnson

In today’s second installment of the NFP’s “Pick your poison” series, we turn our attention to the running back position. Arguably the most important spot on your fantasy football roster, owners need to make sure that the running backs they draft this summer are players they can build their team around. Overpaying for a player like Willis McGahee in 2008 had disastrous results for owners as McGahee finished outside the top 30 in scoring among fantasy running backs. As always, I welcome your thoughts and feedback. On a side note, the 2009 NFP Draft Guide is now up and running. If you haven’t already purchased access to the best fantasy football draft guide on the Internet, click HERE to buy now.   Today’s matchup: Thomas Jones vs. Larry Johnson The case for Jones Jones experienced a re-birth in 2008, posting the second-best rushing output (1,312 yards) and second-highest yards-per-carry average (4.5) of his nine-year career. He also set a car...