best handcuffs to steal?

[H-man 12]

I've found myself snagging up Hillman and Starks in the last couple rounds in a lot of leagues for some reason, are guys like this (Darren Sproles being another) worth taking, even if it's not your handcuff, over deep sleepers like Bradshaw, Cunningham, James White, etc.?

 

[stonewall 647]

Blount is a sneaky snipe

[H-man 12]

Maybe I'm glad I've been subconsciously avoiding Lev Bell in that case.

[BuschWack 56]

I took Helu late in my draft. He'll be a 3-down back should Morris miss time. I like him even more in Jay Gruden's system.

[bobby heenan 60]

I'm in a 10 team ppr league that is high stakes....some good owners and a couple of guys I consider strong players....17 round draft and one of those guys, who drafted forte at 4, takes Kadeem Carey in the 12th

 

I remember at one point last year before the season was over some thought he might be the first back taken in the draft....guy was a 4th rounder and I've yet to see him ranked in anyone's top 200 yet...don't even think hes the clear backup....handcuffing has gotten out of hand for some

[Cuse9 128]

I'm in a 10 team ppr league that is high stakes....some good owners and a couple of guys I consider strong players....17 round draft and one of those guys, who drafted forte at 4, takes Kadeem Carey in the 12th

 

I remember at one point last year before the season was over some thought he might be the first back taken in the draft....guy was a 4th rounder and I've yet to see him ranked in anyone's top 200 yet...don't even think hes the clear backup....handcuffing has gotten out of hand for some

The Chicago Tribune suggests rookie RB Ka'Deem Carey may not be active on game days to open the season.

Carey was beaten out by Shaun Draughn for Chicago's primary backup tailback job, and No. 4 back Senorise Perry has more special teams value. Carey was one of the most disappointing rookies in the NFL during the 2014 preseason.

Source: Chicago Tribune

[Saint Elistan 106]

Hyde. Hyde. Hyde.

[erknjerk 4]

Hyde and Hill are my main two to get. They should get carries early on so we'll be able to see how they do before we need them.

[Bobbyn2022 53]

I'm loving hill and Williams in keeper leagues. Hillman could be amazing if Ball sucks or gets hurt. I'm just glad I have the #1 priority. If Charles or Ball go down I'll have first shot at a stud handcuff.

[kilroy69 994]

to me its hill and its not close. No other backup is going to get as much work as he will with the starting rb healthy.

[TS86 1]

Post-draft, I think Crowell from the Browns is a good one because usually the Tate owner is drafting West. For all we know, he's ahead of West.. He's certainly more talented.

[LoOnAtIk 75]

to me its hill and its not close. No other backup is going to get as much work as he will with the starting rb healthy.

Joique Bell?

[shutdown 40]

Joique Bell?

I don't think most people view Bell as a handcuff or backup, he's being drafted as a starter in deeper leagues. Bell had about 230 touches last year to Bush's 280.

[Joey Gladstone 33]

Devonta Freeman

[TD Ryan2 314]

Devonta Freeman

 

• high powered offense (ATL)
• SJax likely to miss time due to injury
• Freeman looks great in pre-season (and Hard Knocks)

[str8playa007 0]

I drafted Hyde, Mason, Davis, and J.Bell in one of my leagues...Bell see's as much of the field as Bush does in my opinion...

[ricanrockers 39]

Jeremy Hill will not only be Gio's backup but will get some playing time as well. He's a bulldozer who can also catch balls out of the backfield. If you draft Gio, you better make it a point to get Hill on your roster.

[edjr 5,554]

The year Priest Holmes got hurt and Larry Johnson went apeshit is a prime example why stealing a handcuff can work

[rallo 132]

The year Priest Holmes got hurt and Larry Johnson went apeshit is a prime example why stealing a handcuff can work

 

johnson was also productive beforehand... they were almost like a 1-2 punch (with holmes getting the bulk)

 

that's why i see fred jackson being quite a snipe... he will produce anyway, but if cj goes down... LOOKOUT!

[DrG 94]

Ahmad Bradshaw

 

I went all in on the Detroit backfield in one league and scooped theo riddick

 

Kniles Davis

James stark

[edjr 5,554]

 

johnson was also productive beforehand... they were almost like a 1-2 punch (with holmes getting the bulk)

 

that's why i see fred jackson being quite a snipe... he will produce anyway, but if cj goes down... LOOKOUT!

 

 

LJ had 9 TDs the year before in only 3 starts, 10 games total.

[Ray_T 588]

Hyde. Hyde. Hyde.

agreed.

 

Gore has had a history of injury. been ok of late, but now is 31 years old. only a matter of time til this catches up with him.

 

Grab Him!

[Dueces Will Be Wild 15]

I'd rank them like this:

Hill

Hyde

Hillman

Freeman

K. Davis

Polk

Starks

 

Edit: Forgot about Freeman

[Dueces Will Be Wild 15]

I guess now that Ka'Deem Carey has rocketed up to the #2 RB on the depth chart I'd put him below Starks on the above list.

[DrMantisToboggan 5]

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• high powered offense (ATL)
• SJax likely to miss time due to injury

   

  What about Quizz Rodgers... Rbbc???

• Freeman looks great in pre-season (and Hard Knocks)

[Giants Fan 85]

I guess now that Ka'Deem Carey has rocketed up to the #2 RB on the depth chart I'd put him below Starks on the above list.

Ssshhhhhhh.

[kutulu 1,545]

took Carey in my dynasty league and auction league so happy to hear the news but the dude had a terrible preseason.

[joeshushu 51]

agreed.

 

Gore has had a history of injury. been ok of late, but now is 31 years old. only a matter of time til this catches up with him.

 

Grab Him!

 

X3 picked him 9th round (don't have Gore).

[Saint Elistan 106]

Hyde. Hyde. Hyde.

 

HYDE HYDE HYDE