RB tandems/handcuff least likely to be RBBC (1 Viewer)

[Deuce'sWild]

I've searched for this topic and found some good info, but none on the topic here. I think many owners this year are tossing around the idea of landing a foster/williams, dillon/maroney, addai/rhodes, bell/bell/dayne, or benson/jones tandem.

My question is, which tandem do you feel can be had and has the least likelihood of being a RBBC approach? My feeling is that the Indy and Denver backfields will be the most confusing this year, even know they could be the most productive if one guy should emerge. Seems like Fox in Carolina doesn't use much of a RBBC approach, so Foster/Williams might be a solid tandem. Dillon/Maroney also won't likely be RBBC, unless Dillon just fizzles out at the end of the year. Benson/Jones are both hurt, so who the heck knows who the starter will even be there?

I'd say, in order of least likely to be RBBC

Foster/Williams

Dillon/Maroney

Benson/Jones (but who gets the carries?)

Addai/Rhodes (but who gets the carries?)

then the Denver mess

 

[wannabee]

I will add:

Dom Davis/Morency

AGreen/Gado

FTaylor/GJones

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I will addom Davis/MorencyAGreen/GadoFTaylor/GJones

Thanks for adding to the pie, but you didn't answer the question.

 

[wannabee]

I will addom Davis/MorencyAGreen/GadoFTaylor/GJones

Thanks for adding to the pie, but you didn't answer the question.

I understand your question, but there is a component of price paid I think left out. I think Dillon/Maroney is probably best situation for production and lack od RBBC, but I think Dillon might be the highest pick of your list. This theory only works if you can nab both. But, NE is least chance of RBBC of your list.

 

[brakeyawself]

Yea. Im especially interested in the Benson/Jones situation in Chicago. I was hopeing Jones gets traded to the Jets or somthing so I'd have two starting RBs. But now with the Jets interest in Turner and Brown, im not so sure.

Ive been offered Steve Smith and Deangelo Williams for Thomas Jones and Chris Chambers. Im planning on pulling the trigger, all though I hate splitting up Thomas and Benson at this point, because I have both. And if thomas does get traded Ill lose a good rb, but think its worth it for Smith and Williams. (Not trying to make this assistant coach thread, just describing situation.)

So yea, if they both stay in CHI, whos getting the most carries?

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I will addom Davis/MorencyAGreen/GadoFTaylor/GJones

Thanks for adding to the pie, but you didn't answer the question.

I understand your question, but there is a component of price paid I think left out. I think Dillon/Maroney is probably best situation for production and lack od RBBC, but I think Dillon might be the highest pick of your list. This theory only works if you can nab both. But, NE is least chance of RBBC of your list.

Dillon's ADP (according to Antsports) is 5.03In factFoster 5.02/Williams 9.03Dillon 5.03/Maroney 9.04T. Bell 5.05/Dayne 8.08Addai 6.03/Rhodes 8.01Benson 6.05/Jones 7.06I would take Dillon in the 5th at 5.03 and Maroney in the 7th probably.Foster I may have to take at 4.08 and Williams in the 7th.Editted to add that this is Antsports.com 10 team ADP. Might be a little different in a 12 team league. So you're looking at 4th or 5th for Dillon and Foster probably.

 

[wannabee]

I will addom Davis/MorencyAGreen/GadoFTaylor/GJones

Thanks for adding to the pie, but you didn't answer the question.

I understand your question, but there is a component of price paid I think left out. I think Dillon/Maroney is probably best situation for production and lack od RBBC, but I think Dillon might be the highest pick of your list. This theory only works if you can nab both. But, NE is least chance of RBBC of your list.

Dillon's ADP (according to Antsports) is 5.03In factFoster 5.02/Williams 9.03Dillon 5.03/Maroney 9.04T. Bell 5.05/Dayne 8.08Addai 6.03/Rhodes 8.01Benson 6.05/Jones 7.06I would take Dillon in the 5th at 5.03 and Maroney in the 7th probably.Foster I may have to take at 4.08 and Williams in the 7th.Editted to add that this is Antsports.com 10 team ADP. Might be a little different in a 12 team league. So you're looking at 4th or 5th for Dillon and Foster probably.

I have yet to see Dillon make it out of top 50 picks in a real draft. In fact, he is usually much closer to pick 40 if not before.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

I will addom Davis/MorencyAGreen/GadoFTaylor/GJones

Thanks for adding to the pie, but you didn't answer the question.

I understand your question, but there is a component of price paid I think left out. I think Dillon/Maroney is probably best situation for production and lack od RBBC, but I think Dillon might be the highest pick of your list. This theory only works if you can nab both. But, NE is least chance of RBBC of your list.

Dillon's ADP (according to Antsports) is 5.03In factFoster 5.02/Williams 9.03Dillon 5.03/Maroney 9.04T. Bell 5.05/Dayne 8.08Addai 6.03/Rhodes 8.01Benson 6.05/Jones 7.06I would take Dillon in the 5th at 5.03 and Maroney in the 7th probably.Foster I may have to take at 4.08 and Williams in the 7th.Editted to add that this is Antsports.com 10 team ADP. Might be a little different in a 12 team league. So you're looking at 4th or 5th for Dillon and Foster probably.

I have yet to see Dillon make it out of top 50 picks in a real draft. In fact, he is usually much closer to pick 40 if not before.

Ok, anyhow, lets assume you CAN get him or Foster, whether it be in the 3rd, 4th or 5th round of your draft. I want to know what the sharks say about the RB situations in the before mentioned backfields, relative to RBBC and value.

 

[MLBrandow]

Dillon/Maroney

Foster/DWill

Rhodes/Addai

Benson/Jones

IMO.

Maroney will barely see the field this season, if he does, he'll be the primary back because it means Dillon is out.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Dillon/MaroneyFoster/DWillRhodes/AddaiBenson/JonesIMO.Maroney will barely see the field this season, if he does, he'll be the primary back because it means Dillon is out.

Interesting that you think Benson/Jones will be RBBC. I think that backfield is a MESS, but I'm not sure it will be RBBC once the dust settles. Opinion noted though.I know you are high on Foster/Williams too. Let me ask you this....assuming a healthy Dillon for 16 and Foster for 16 games...who is your best RB?

 

[Otis]

Gore/Barlow is noticeably absent from your list, and Gore can be had first (at relatively good value) and I think will end up being the pick. You could probably wait quite a while to nab Barlow later. Ultimately I don't think Turner goes with an RBBC unless he really doesn't have a good option (and I have faith in Gore as a legit option).

 

[Routilla]

Dillon is going a full 10 spots higher in http://xpertsports.com/adp.php

 

[wannabee]

Dillon is going a full 10 spots higher in http://xpertsports.com/adp.php

thank you.

 

[Otis]

Dillon is going a full 10 spots higher in http://xpertsports.com/adp.php

In fact, based on this ADP, Gore is cheaper than any of the RBBC options you listed.Food for thought.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Dillon is going a full 10 spots higher in http://xpertsports.com/adp.php

Like I stated earlier, this is ADP for a 10 league, and ADP for a 12 team league may differ, which seems to be the case. Not all leagues are the same. 2 additional picks per round, getting to the 5th rd equals 10 spots.

 

[Pipes]

Dillon/MaroneyFoster/DWillRhodes/AddaiBenson/JonesIMO.Maroney will barely see the field this season, if he does, he'll be the primary back because it means Dillon is out.

I completely disagree. Dillon is on the wrong side of 30 with a ton of mileage. While I don't think it will be a true split I think Maroney gets 25-30% of the carries if anything to make sure Dillon is healthy for the playoffs. I expect the days of Dillon consistantly getting 20+ carries a game are long gone.

 

[Billy1x]

Bush / McAlister

McAlister is to good to sit. As a QB, at least right now, I'd rather have McAlister blocking on passing downs.

 

[Deuce'sWild]

Bush / McAlisterMcAlister is to good to sit. As a QB, at least right now, I'd rather have McAlister blocking on passing downs.

Wow, this may be a lost cause...but I'm asking who has the LEAST likelihood of being RBBC. You just told me Deuce can't be kept off the field...which screams RBBC.Can't believe more people aren't interested in this topic. If you can land a tandem that has a solid starter, that gets almost all the reps, and has a promising handcuff, where both RBs can be had later in the draft, you can load up at other positions and secure yourself a solid RB2.

 

[ThePassion]

what about my Favorite Julius / MBIII

 

[Deuce'sWild]

what about my Favorite Julius / MBIII

I think Julius comes out on 3rd downs, and probably goaline. Not only that, his ADP suggest you will have to grab him early. Looking for guys who can go later.....Foster/Will, Dillon/Maroney, Benson/Jones, Addai/Rhodes, etc...

 

[E-Z Glider]

Im drafting out of the #3 spot in a 14 man league this weekend, so Im very interested in this thread. Im planning to go RB, WR, WR, TE and then (assuming all the #1's are gone, which they will) snatching up all the #2 RB's in this list with my next 3-4 picks (DWill, Maroney, Rhodes, Jones). If any of them crack the season as a starter, Im gold. If not, Im scrambling. I should be solid at the other positions though.

 

[redman]

How am I not seeing Portis/Betts on this list?

I know that Saunders has said he'll want to use Betts more, but I believe that that's primarily in conjunction with Betts' solid receiving skills. Besides, in KC last season, when he had two viable starting caliber RB's (to say the least) to choose from the breakdown between those two guys was 336/119 in favor of Johnson. In other words, you had ratio of almost 3:1 there. That doesn't qualify as RBBC.

Moreoever, while I like Betts and think that in the right situation he could end up like Lamont Jordan did with the Raiders, he's not as talented as Priest was even last year. I would definitely add this handcuff to your list as non-RBBC duos.

 

[TheWick]

I'm playing is a 16 team that starts 1 RB, 1WR, 1 WR/RB, and 1 WR/TE. Its a basic scoring with PPR league

I pick 15th. It'd be nice to gobble up 2 WRs with 1.15 and 2.18 and hit jackpot on one of these tandems later in the draft. Very interested in this thread. I will most certainly be targeting Gore for later in the draft. I also like the DeShaun/DeAngelo tandem it probably won't be RBBC and which ever one is playing will score big.

With picks 3.46 and 4.49 I'd like to take DeShaun and maybe a good TE if any are left.

Like said before, don't wanna turn this into and "assistant" thread but I'm sure others are in situations like this.

 

[Mapmaker]

Here's a tandum that no one's thinkin' about ....

Fragile Fred/G.Jones

DelRio will go with the starter for the bulk of the carries ... right now that's Taylor ... if he were ever to be moved Jones would be the starter and Drew would be the CoP ...

 

[wannabee]

Here's a tandum that no one's thinkin' about .... Fragile Fred/G.JonesDelRio will go with the starter for the bulk of the carries ... right now that's Taylor ... if he were ever to be moved Jones would be the starter and Drew would be the CoP ...

look in post 2 ..... and I fully agree at a good price for RB2/3

 

[Mapmaker]

Here's a tandum that no one's thinkin' about .... Fragile Fred/G.JonesDelRio will go with the starter for the bulk of the carries ... right now that's Taylor ... if he were ever to be moved Jones would be the starter and Drew would be the CoP ...

look in post 2 ..... and I fully agree at a good price for RB2/3

I shoulda looked a l'il harder I guess Definately at a good price ... 12 team, PPR, Taylor - 6.10, Jones 7.03 ......

 

[traderkirk]

What this topic really needs is someone with more time than I to do an analysis of the tendencies of the o-coordinators in all of these potential RBBC situations.

Do they tend to split carries given backs of relativly equal ability or do they tend to favor one back?

For instance, without one shred of hard evidence, I'd say Norval in SF is a guy who likes to give his main RB most of the work. IMHO, he'd be unlikely to repeat the split in the SF backfield fom last year and would therefore make the winner of the Gore/Barlow competition a valuable commodity.

I know that we're dealing with small sample size issues here and other circumstances beyond control but it might help clarify some of the situations if we had a general feel for how these guys might be utilized.