Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
I started a thread about a RB strategy that would require trying to land one of the Den or Indy backfields in the middle rounds, which got me to thinking about a poll, or discussion on who the best RB handcuffs (or tandems) are this year that can be had late.
Lets assume you have a top4 pick this year, and can land an elite RB like LJ, LT, SA or Portis....which I think most would be comfortable with. In other words, you've got a guy that can get you almost as many points on his own, as two mediocre RBs might be able to.
So, you get two or three stud Wrs, and then try to land a backfield from a team that consistently produces good RB numbers....OR, who has a couple of RBs who could perform well.
We are looking to avoid teams with a chance of RBBC.
Here's my top 5:
1) Denver: Although each RB may get carries, they will produce good numbers reagardless. Bell will probably see 10-15 carries, and Dayne around 20-25, I presume. Has a reputation of being a stud RB producer, regardless of who they put back there. If one guy emerges, you may have yourself a 1500 yd rusher, if not you're still going to get decent production from one of them.
2) Chicago: Ball control, great defense, bad weather, and two very capable RBs. I don't see a RBBC approach here. Last year it was Jones, this year could be Benson, as Jones has contract issues. Both can be had late, and either could be viable options.
3) Carolina: Foster and Williams are both very capable runners. Foster has an injury history, so if he goes down Williams could be huge. Not sure how the splits will work out, but I think both guys can be had late, and either can be a nice compliment to your stud RB.
4) Indy: Rhodes has shown he can do it, and the coaches are raving about Addai's skills. I see Rhodes early, and Addai late in the year. Colts have never been a RBBC team, but they've never really had to much. Best offense in the business, so having the starter could be huge. Both can be had in 6th and 7th in most leagues.
5) Pats: Dillon has shown a nose for the endzone, if he can get some yardage he's be a solid RB2. Maroney was high on almost every NFL teams draft charts, I hear. I don't see Dillon finishing the season. Maroney could be money down the stretch. Pats don't run much though, and the def isn't what it used to be.
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Tenn: C. Brown is fragile, and L. White is a huge sleeper this year. HC has stated they want to get back to running the ball more, like they did in Eddie George's glory days. If Brown keeps the job you have a decent option, if he gets hurt I think White may go nuts (just a hunch).
Let me have it
Lets assume you have a top4 pick this year, and can land an elite RB like LJ, LT, SA or Portis....which I think most would be comfortable with. In other words, you've got a guy that can get you almost as many points on his own, as two mediocre RBs might be able to.
So, you get two or three stud Wrs, and then try to land a backfield from a team that consistently produces good RB numbers....OR, who has a couple of RBs who could perform well.
We are looking to avoid teams with a chance of RBBC.
Here's my top 5:
1) Denver: Although each RB may get carries, they will produce good numbers reagardless. Bell will probably see 10-15 carries, and Dayne around 20-25, I presume. Has a reputation of being a stud RB producer, regardless of who they put back there. If one guy emerges, you may have yourself a 1500 yd rusher, if not you're still going to get decent production from one of them.
2) Chicago: Ball control, great defense, bad weather, and two very capable RBs. I don't see a RBBC approach here. Last year it was Jones, this year could be Benson, as Jones has contract issues. Both can be had late, and either could be viable options.
3) Carolina: Foster and Williams are both very capable runners. Foster has an injury history, so if he goes down Williams could be huge. Not sure how the splits will work out, but I think both guys can be had late, and either can be a nice compliment to your stud RB.
4) Indy: Rhodes has shown he can do it, and the coaches are raving about Addai's skills. I see Rhodes early, and Addai late in the year. Colts have never been a RBBC team, but they've never really had to much. Best offense in the business, so having the starter could be huge. Both can be had in 6th and 7th in most leagues.
5) Pats: Dillon has shown a nose for the endzone, if he can get some yardage he's be a solid RB2. Maroney was high on almost every NFL teams draft charts, I hear. I don't see Dillon finishing the season. Maroney could be money down the stretch. Pats don't run much though, and the def isn't what it used to be.
Just missed...
Tenn: C. Brown is fragile, and L. White is a huge sleeper this year. HC has stated they want to get back to running the ball more, like they did in Eddie George's glory days. If Brown keeps the job you have a decent option, if he gets hurt I think White may go nuts (just a hunch).
Let me have it
Seems to me like Denver may be the toughest to pull off, as someone in your league is probable to draft Bell even earlier than his ADP. With Foster's injury issues and the addition of Deangelo, he may slip to the 5th. I really like the Carolina duo in the 5th and 6th, if I can get them,
