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[valhallan]

As my darft nears, I've been doing some mocks to form a rough estimate of when players will go in my league. I feel good about the talent that should be available at my picks, but after doing several mocks I've found myself faced with the possibility of drafting guys that need a handcuff like Bush/Deuce, Maroney/Dillon, Benson/Jones, or Foster/Williams. As soon as I pick one of those guys I'm left with this horrible, stressful feeling that I have to snag his handcuff at some point. And on top of that, I will probably have to take the handcuff a round sooner than I'd like during the real draft.

Maybe I should have taken a guy more firmly entrenched in his job? Then I'd have a similar player to the one who needed a handcuff and an extra draft pick to use on a mid-round RB on another team who could break out and leave me with two solid backs.

So, a guaranteed solid back by choosing the handcuffs? Or a likely solid back plus one with potential to break out? I'm starting to like option two much more... it's almost like diversifying your portfolio.

Thoughts?

 

[BigTex]

I don't buy into the Hancuff Philosophy unless Totally Neccessary (Priest/LJ) outside of that, I don't care for it. If one is not careful, he/she could handcuff their own team and suffer from it while others in their league benefit from such a philosohy.

When ever this subject comes up, Priest/LJ handcuff is usually involved in the conversation, but many forget the Priest/LJ handcuff is a once in a life time deal.

 

[cybergourmet]

I wouldn't burn a pick on a handcuff over another starting RB. Foster/Williams? As long as you're a wire hawk there's no real need... I do also tend to stock a couple starting RBs as my backups so I don't get totally burned - Gore and Foster are my backups. I'm hedging until gametime by hording Benson/Rhodes/C.Brown-Lendale. I hope that I get to a point where I can trade Brown/White for a WR like Mason... before Mason starts exploding.

But that only happens if Rhodes or Benson get the nod. I still need a DB and a DL... someone's gotta go.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

linky

 

[Tong Po]

I am carrying Larry Johnson in a 12 team keeper league. We are only aloud to have 4 RBs on our rosters at the end of the draft (however you can drop / add at the end of the draft if you want). I'm not even considering getting LJ's handcuff... because if he went down... I don't see tremendous value in any of his back ups. I would rather go after a Maroney, Betts, Benson or DeAngelo Williams... guys with some serious upside if the opportunity is there. Kind of rolling the dice and hoping he stays healthy... but I can't see wasting a precious roster spot on a Dee Brown.... when there are so few spots to waste.

 

[valhallan]

linky

Yowza.. I'll need about 20 minutes and a cold beer to sort through that! Looks great though, thanks for posting it

 

[ConstruxBoy]

linky

Yowza.. I'll need about 20 minutes and a cold beer to sort through that! Looks great though, thanks for posting it

np

 

[Interseptopus]

Cuffing LT and Turner... stuff like that isn't smart.

The only handcuff that has ever worked out, and ever should have been a true handcuff was Priest/LJ. Other than that, yes it is more trouble than it is worth.

You're better off using that roster spot on a RB or WR who already starts in the league and can get you more points than the handcuff if your stud goes down. Turner is not going to put up LT type numbers if LT goes down

 

[Bears_Man2]

Cuffing LT and Turner... stuff like that isn't smart.

Disagree agree 100% here. (Especially given Turner is one of the best backups in the game. In a great situation). I don't believe in handcuffing backups that aren't going to be owned to begin with (Anthony Thomas/Dee Brown and so forth). You don't want to have to go crawling to the Michael Turner owner if LT2 goes down. You'll likely be told to screw off unless you're offering a top WR.

 

[Interseptopus]

Cuffing LT and Turner... stuff like that isn't smart.

Disagree agree 100% here. (Especially given Turner is one of the best backups in the game. In a great situation). I don't believe in handcuffing backups that aren't going to be owned to begin with (Anthony Thomas/Dee Brown and so forth). You don't want to have to go crawling to the Michael Turner owner if LT2 goes down. You'll likely be told to screw off unless you're offering a top WR.

Yeah, he's one of the better backups in the game right now, but I don't think he produces LT numbers if LT goes down. Give some credit to the starters! LT is LT, Turner is not. Yeah, Turner will produce pretty decent stats, but he's no Larry Johnson. I'm just saying that if you prepare your team correctly, if your stud, like LT, goes down then you should have someone better than his backup ready to be plugged in. Personally... I don't feel my team can afford that kind of hit. I've been trying to trim my roster down by 2 players to make room for Turner and a kicker. I guess that kind of goes against what I was saying, but I don't feel someone on my bench can produce as well as Turner if LT goes down... maybe Jamal Lewis, but that's a hope.

 

[Bears_Man2]

Cuffing LT and Turner... stuff like that isn't smart.

Disagree agree 100% here. (Especially given Turner is one of the best backups in the game. In a great situation). I don't believe in handcuffing backups that aren't going to be owned to begin with (Anthony Thomas/Dee Brown and so forth). You don't want to have to go crawling to the Michael Turner owner if LT2 goes down. You'll likely be told to screw off unless you're offering a top WR.

Yeah, he's one of the better backups in the game right now, but I don't think he produces LT numbers if LT goes down. Give some credit to the starters! LT is LT, Turner is not. Yeah, Turner will produce pretty decent stats, but he's no Larry Johnson. I'm just saying that if you prepare your team correctly, if your stud, like LT, goes down then you should have someone better than his backup ready to be plugged in.

I guess it all depends on your roster requirements. The leagues I'm in (12 teamers starting 2-3 RB's), NFL backups are the only thing on people's benches.I don't see many better fill in options than Turner. He's a solid selection whether you own LT or not. Sure he's no Larry Johnson (backup to star), how often does a Larry Johnson come along??? At worst, if Turner starts, he's a solid RB2 IMO.

 

[Interseptopus]

Cuffing LT and Turner... stuff like that isn't smart.

Disagree agree 100% here. (Especially given Turner is one of the best backups in the game. In a great situation). I don't believe in handcuffing backups that aren't going to be owned to begin with (Anthony Thomas/Dee Brown and so forth). You don't want to have to go crawling to the Michael Turner owner if LT2 goes down. You'll likely be told to screw off unless you're offering a top WR.

Yeah, he's one of the better backups in the game right now, but I don't think he produces LT numbers if LT goes down. Give some credit to the starters! LT is LT, Turner is not. Yeah, Turner will produce pretty decent stats, but he's no Larry Johnson. I'm just saying that if you prepare your team correctly, if your stud, like LT, goes down then you should have someone better than his backup ready to be plugged in.

I guess it all depends on your roster requirements. The leagues I'm in (12 teamers starting 2-3 RB's), NFL backups are the only thing on people's benches.I don't see many better fill in options than Turner. He's a solid selection whether you own LT or not. Sure he's no Larry Johnson (backup to star), how often does a Larry Johnson come along???

Can't beleive I'm agreeing with a Bear's fan... hell must have frozen over. Either that or I guess not all of you guys are dilusional

 

[Banger]

We have thin rosters and I have LT as a keeper and am debating on grabbing that 5th back like Wali Lundy as a flyer or doing the safe/smart/boring thing and take Turner. I'll probably grab Turner but I'm always tempted to find that diamond in the rough guy.

 

[tytyty]

priest/lj last year wasnt too shabby

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

You'd better handcuff if the best guy left after your draft is William Green or Maurice Hicks.

 

[Otis]

Only if she leaves with the keys before unlocking them.

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