HowboutthemCowboys Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I know some guys around here think it's a good idea and others think it's a waste of roster space. For those that like it, who are you 'cuffing this season? I drafted Turner in the 11th. I also drafted Washington in the 13th b/c I have Jones and there was'nt anyone else left I was interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 LT, SJax, Henry, Westy and LJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Plane Out Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Mike Vick is a popular handcuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 nun unless the hand cuff falls into the 14 th round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Mike Vick is a popular handcuff "That's a winner!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scare Tactics Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) Handcuffed Portis (3.02) with Betts (7.02) in Huddle Ladder I felt this was MANDATORY Edited August 22, 2007 by Scare Tactics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 For those that like it, who are you 'cuffing this season? Wife's pregnant so probably nobody this year. I consider it a waste of a roster spot personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 The only ones I would consider are the RBBCs, more namely Forster/Williams, Norwood/Dunn, and Henry/Brown/White. Other than that I would also cuff Portis/Betts if the value was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 No handcuffs for me ... I prefer to draft depth and not waste a roster spot on a player that won't see the field unless the guy ahead of him gets hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abishagenaden Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Mike Vick is a popular handcuff You mean, he is popular -in- handcuffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPetro Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Handcuff Fast Willie Parker That's right ... I'm back for another night of pointless abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Adrian Peterson & Chester Taylor anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) RB depth being what it is, unless you are the ultimate RB whore, you will eventually have to draft non-starters. I like to target guys who will ( A ) play at least a little even if the starter is healthy (goal line backs or RBBC), and/or ( B ) can shoulder the load with success if the starter goes down. Turner, Bennett, Betts, Dunn, Hunt come to mind. Edited August 22, 2007 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) I just posted this same answer in another thread. I'm usually not a fan of handcuffing RBs. Most of the time when a full time starter goes down the workload either gets spread out or the backups get shuffled around until one shows some worth. Turner for LT is one of those few exceptions where you know the backup can be at least close to being as productive as the starter so anyone would be taking a bit of a risk not to take him if he's available. To be honest though I can't really see any other backup RBs who are not in a RBBC already that would be worthy of drafting just for the sake of having insurance for injury with little expectation of them playing otherwise. Edited August 22, 2007 by rajncajn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) I just posted this same answer in another thread. I'm usually not a fan of handcuffing RBs. Most of the time when a full time starter goes down the workload either gets spread out or the backups get shuffled around until one shows some worth. Turner for LT is one of those few exceptions where you know the backup can be at least close to being as productive as the starter so anyone would be taking a bit of a risk not to take him if he's available. To be honest though I can't really see any other backup RBs who are not in a RBBC already that would be worthy of drafting just for the sake of having insurance for injury with little expectation of them playing otherwise. I agree, it depends on the caliber of backup. There are 3 or 4 handcuffs I'd take this year, with Turner being the main one. If I had Henry I'd be sure to draft Mike Bell. Maybe Washington for Thomas Jones. Also Betts if you consider him a backup, though I consider that more of a RBBC. That's about it for me. Edited August 22, 2007 by Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReturnToSender Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 In our 12 team league, we draft 20 rounds, so handcuffing is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 The only ones I would consider are the RBBCs, more namely Forster/Williams, Norwood/Dunn, and Henry/Brown/White. Other than that I would also cuff Portis/Betts if the value was there. I would add Brandon Jacobs/Reuben Droughns to that list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dogs Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 nun unless the hand cuff falls into the 14 th round I just posted this same answer in another thread. I'm usually not a fan of handcuffing RBs. Most of the time when a full time starter goes down the workload either gets spread out or the backups get shuffled around until one shows some worth. Turner for LT is one of those few exceptions where you know the backup can be at least close to being as productive as the starter so anyone would be taking a bit of a risk not to take him if he's available. To be honest though I can't really see any other backup RBs who are not in a RBBC already that would be worthy of drafting just for the sake of having insurance for injury with little expectation of them playing otherwise. I agree, it depends on the caliber of backup. There are 3 or 4 handcuffs I'd take this year, with Turner being the main one. If I had Henry I'd be sure to draft Mike Bell. Maybe Washington for Thomas Jones. Also Betts if you consider him a backup, though I consider that more of a RBBC. That's about it for me. I got Turner in the 14th round!!!! (and no I don't have LT)......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I got Turner in the 14th round!!!! (and no I don't have LT)......... see now that i would probably do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dogs Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 see now that i would probably do The sad thing is the LT owner wasn't even thinking about drafting him, and his other RB's are Marshawn Lynch, MBIII, and Buckhalter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Maroney/K. Faulk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 (edited) In Bling, I have LT and was starting to think about Turner for the handcuff when the guy who drafted right before me took Turner in the 10th round. Too early IMO to grab Turner if you don't have LT. Maybe he wanted to stick it to me by grabbing LT's back up, but I think it was a bit of a "cut off your nose to spite your face" situation. He could have grabbed Leonard to back up Jackson on his roster (I ended up taking him) or handful of other guys to improve his roster. Instead he has a back up who has little upside unless LT goes down. Handcuffing is an important strategy in deep leagues, but I think you have to be careful. Ultimately, I'll usually have at most 1 handcuff on my roster. Edited August 22, 2007 by TDFFFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish247 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Maroney/Morris? fixed... Faulk may be listed 2nd on a depth chart somewhere but he's the 3rd down/situational/COP RB. If Maroney goes down, Faulk probably does not take over RB1's carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Pimp Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 fixed... Faulk may be listed 2nd on a depth chart somewhere but he's the 3rd down/situational/COP RB. If Maroney goes down, Faulk probably does not take over RB1's carries. I was just coming back to this thread to correct my mistake. Not enough coffee this morning, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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