Handcuff/RBBC standard deviations (1 Viewer)

[g5jamz]

My first year of playing fantasy football, I had no clue about RB handcuffs. Drafted Priest Holmes at number 4. He has a spinal/neck injury and LJ takes the guy who drafted him to the championship. We all know how important a backup is in a run-first offense when that lead guy goes down. But when you're drafting the perfect draft, you're not really wanting to waste those first 6 rounds forced to get a RB1/handcuff when those first 6 rounds most likely determine your season.

Forced to get DeShaun and DeAngelo, well you're gonna be spending two of your first 6 picks on them. LT and Burner Turner? Not so bad as the deviation between LT and his backup are pretty big compared. Just as you don't draft tradebait, you don't waste those high picks (6 rds) on the backup in hopes of finding someone. VBD (IMO) should suggest you look for the backup in those rounds 10+ when you're simply filling out a roster and NOT lose value on those picks prior. You'll find the Pittmans, the Buckhalters, the Bennetts, the Shipps, etc.

Same philosophy could be applied to pass happy WR team situations...

Discuss. You consider this in a draft?

2007 most likely worst situation RB standard deviation (targetting both) - New Orleans

WR situation - Indy

 

[TheWick]

I don't mind a handcuff on a STUD that you can get late. But spending a 4th and 5th or something like that on a Deshaun/Dwill combo is not a winning strategy. Pick the one you like and hope it pans out.

 

[g5jamz]

I don't mind a handcuff on a STUD that you can get late. But spending a 4th and 5th or something like that on a Deshaun/Dwill combo is not a winning strategy. Pick the one you like and hope it pans out.

That's why I would put a little red highlight on any of those RBs with low standard deviation. Just avoid them altogether unless you pick up the late round finds. VBD would/should suggest this.

 

[FFFanaticc]

My first year of playing fantasy football, I had no clue about RB handcuffs. Drafted Priest Holmes at number 4. He has a spinal/neck injury and LJ takes the guy who drafted him to the championship. We all know how important a backup is in a run-first offense when that lead guy goes down. But when you're drafting the perfect draft, you're not really wanting to waste those first 6 rounds forced to get a RB1/handcuff when those first 6 rounds most likely determine your season.Forced to get DeShaun and DeAngelo, well you're gonna be spending two of your first 6 picks on them. LT and Burner Turner? Not so bad as the deviation between LT and his backup are pretty big compared. Just as you don't draft tradebait, you don't waste those high picks (6 rds) on the backup in hopes of finding someone. VBD (IMO) should suggest you look for the backup in those rounds 10+ when you're simply filling out a roster and NOT lose value on those picks prior. You'll find the Pittmans, the Buckhalters, the Bennetts, the Shipps, etc. Same philosophy could be applied to pass happy WR team situations...Discuss. You consider this in a draft? 2007 most likely worst situation RB standard deviation (targetting both) - New OrleansWR situation - Indy

We use an auction, so it is easier to "not lose" you handcuff, but guys will run you up on it. I don't usually use any sophisticated equations, but I do try to put a value on all the big time RB's handcuffs (draft round # or Auction value). Is Turner worth a 6th round draft pick if you have LT? It depends, if Ahman Green or Tatum Bell is sitting there, I will usually go with a regular starter, than the handcuff. If Turner is there later, say 8-9-10, then fine grab him, otherwise don't fret it. You have to worry about filling out your roster before you can get an insurance policy. Also, how many times has it worked out, where a handcuff comes in and wins you the season....I can remember when Preist went down, LJ won a lot of people a championship, but on the whole, I think that is the exception, not the rule.

 

[TheWick]

Thats all great if you have a top pick but if your at the bottom of the round, and depending on lineups your gonna have to take a shot on one of those guys in the middle rounds.

 

[JMJ]

While I'm iffy on Cedric Benson, one of my favorite reasons to draft him in the 2nd round round is because you can protect him with Adrian Peterson in like the 10th-12th and I don't feel there would be much if any drop off between the two of them should something happen to Benson.

It makes Benson a safe pick in round 2 from an injury perspective (obviouslyl not a "bust" perspective).

 

[g5jamz]

While I'm iffy on Cedric Benson, one of my favorite reasons to draft him in the 2nd round round is because you can protect him with Adrian Peterson in like the 10th-12th and I don't feel there would be much if any drop off between the two of them should something happen to Benson.It makes Benson a safe pick in round 2 from an injury perspective (obviouslyl not a "bust" perspective).

Zod?

 

[JMJ]

While I'm iffy on Cedric Benson, one of my favorite reasons to draft him in the 2nd round round is because you can protect him with Adrian Peterson in like the 10th-12th and I don't feel there would be much if any drop off between the two of them should something happen to Benson.It makes Benson a safe pick in round 2 from an injury perspective (obviouslyl not a "bust" perspective).

Zod?

Kneel! :X