Opinions on this draft strategy?

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In our league (10 team performance), we only need to have enough players on our roster to start a lineup. So, we need to have a minimum of 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 PK, and one Def. So, since our rosters are 16 players, I was considering drafting a total of 10 players at QB/WR/TE/PK/Def (2/4/1/1/1, with one "floater" spot for an extra TE/PK/Def to fill in on bye weeks), and six RBs, consisting of three starting NFL RBs (each with different bye weeks), and all three of their primary backups for insurance. I figure this way, once I have my three primary RBs, I can get good players at other positions in the middle rounds while others are focused on their 4th or 5th RB, then draft the backup RBs late. Is this a solid strategy?

 

Thanks for any opinions.

[stotan71]

In our league (10 team performance), we only need to have enough players on our roster to start a lineup.  So, we need to have a minimum of 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 PK, and one Def.  So, since our rosters are 16 players, I was considering drafting a total of 10 players at QB/WR/TE/PK/Def (2/4/1/1/1, with one "floater" spot for an extra TE/PK/Def to fill in on bye weeks), and six RBs, consisting of three starting NFL RBs (each with different bye weeks), and all three of their primary backups for insurance.  I figure this way, once I have my three primary RBs, I can get good players at other positions in the middle rounds while others are focused on their 4th or 5th RB, then draft the backup RBs late.  Is this a solid strategy?

 

Thanks for any opinions.

 

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I don't think it's a good idea. With the exception of special cases like Holmes/Johnson, the back-ups aren't going to be as productive as the starters. They will more likely than not ride your bench all year. Later in the draft you can find some surprising value (you may not even know it at the time) that can really give you an advantage. What you do in later rounds can be a big difference maker. Also, in many cases you can get the back-ups off of waivers. Handcuff your studliest of studs as insurance, but don't waste potentially valuable picks.