A popular draft strategy employed by many fantasy owners is to handcuff stud running backs with their heir-apparents.
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While some owners made a point to pair the likes of LaDainian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles or Brian Westbrook and LeSean McCoy during fantasy drafts this summer, others decided it best to utilize a different drafting technique altogether. There are pros and cons to each approach, but it really comes down to the personal preferences of fantasy owners.
This story is not going to go in-depth on which draft strategy is better or worse. That is a discussion for the offseason.
But for those in the not-reaching-for-a-stud's-backup camp, the avoidance of such players during drafts is not a season-long commitment. In fact, a savvy Tomlinson, ...
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In Preparation for the Fantasy Playoff Push, Target Handcuffs Now
Posted: 22nd October 2009 by Michael McNeil in NFLComments Off on In Preparation for the Fantasy Playoff Push, Target Handcuffs Now