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Pairing QB + WR1 (1 Viewer)

OK, you guys go basing your draft decisions on some theoretical covariance, and I'll stick to drafting the best values and basing my decisions on postional scarcity, scoring and lineup requirements. If it happens, it happens,I obviously have no issue with taking a WR because you like his QB or QB because you like his WRs or both, but the object is to obtain the best possible 15-20 guys to fill your lineup. Focusing on a connection because you have 1 guy is only going to inhibit you from making the most informed draft decision.And BTW, if you're so gung ho on this strategy, then I'd be sure to check their playoff schedule, because you can have a "positive covariance" all year, but 1 stinker is all it takes in the playoffs.But again, to be clear, I only bring up the negative to balance everything you're saying about the positive. This means that at the end of the day, you look to fill your lineup roster with guys who you think will score the most points compared to others at their position (remember, you still have to start a whole lineup on top of that connection). You gain no advantage by passing up surer scorers or better values for what might either be a lower scoring "connection" or prevent you from filling your roster with higher scorers at other positions. It should absolutely be a moot factor in draft strategy.
I believe you are missing the point entirely. Nobody is suggesting taking an inferior player in order to gain a combination. There are times when you have two players ranked very close to each other. At those times, taking a combination can be the factor to separate those players. For example, I couldn't figure out if I like Welker more or Holmes more. Well, if I have Brady then I'd take Welker. If not, then I'd still have no separation. Now Welker has some mysterious minor injury, so I'll bump Holmes over Welker even if I do have Brady. If there is a RB I like even more, that is who I'll take. As far as checking the playoff schedule, that is worth doing anyway whether the players are on the same team or not. I give players a small boost for a good playoff schedule.
 

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