Alright, let’s talk about this “NFL handcuffs” thing. I ain’t no expert, but from what I gather, it’s like this: you got your main guy, the star player, right? And then you got his backup, the fella who sits on the bench most of the time. Well, a handcuff is that backup player, especially when we’re talkin’ about them running backs.
See, in this here “fantasy football,” which I still don’t quite understand, folks pick players and score points based on how well them players do in real games. Now, running backs, them fellas get banged up a lot. They runnin’ and jumpin’ and gettin’ tackled all the time, so they get hurt more often than, say, them quarterbacks.
So, a smart fella, he’ll pick not just the star running back, but also his handcuff. That way, if the star gets hurt, he’s got the backup ready to go. It’s like havin’ an extra tire in the trunk, just in case ya get a flat. You don’t *want* to use it, but it’s good to have it there, you know?
This whole handcuff thing, it’s mostly about running backs. Like I said, they get hurt the most. But I guess you could have a handcuff for other positions too, like quarterbacks or wide receivers. But them running backs, that’s where it’s really important.
- Why is it important? Well, imagine you picked this real good running back, and he’s scorin’ all sorts of points for ya. Then, bam! He gets hurt and can’t play no more. If you don’t have his handcuff, you’re in trouble. Your team ain’t gonna do so good.
- But if you got the backup, he steps right in and starts gettin’ you points. It’s like nothin’ changed, almost. You still got a good runner, even though your star is sittin’ on the sidelines.
Now, pickin’ the right handcuff ain’t always easy. You gotta figure out which backup is gonna get the most playing time if the starter goes down. Sometimes it’s obvious, but sometimes it ain’t. Some teams, they might split the carries between two or three backups, and then it’s a whole mess. You don’t know who to pick!
And sometimes, the backup ain’t even that good. He might be okay, but he ain’t no star. But even a so-so backup is better than nothin’ if your star is hurt. It’s all about havin’ a backup plan, you see? It’s like havin’ extra cash stashed away for a rainy day.
So, this “handcuff” strategy, it’s a way to protect yourself in fantasy football. It’s like buyin’ insurance for your car. You hope you don’t need it, but you’re glad you got it if somethin’ bad happens. And with them running backs, somethin’ bad happens pretty often.
I heard some folks say pickin’ a handcuff is a waste of a roster spot. They say you should just pick the best players available, and not worry about backups. But I don’t know about that. Seems risky to me. I’d rather have a backup I can count on, even if he ain’t the best player in the world. It’s better than bein’ left with nothin’ if your star gets hurt.
In the end, it’s up to you, I reckon. You gotta decide how much risk you wanna take. But from what I hear, this handcuff thing is a pretty common strategy, especially for them running backs. And that’s about all I know about NFL handcuffs. It ain’t rocket science, but it’s somethin’ to think about when you’re pickin’ your fantasy team.
Just remember, it’s like havin’ that spare tire, you don’t want to use it, but if you get a flat tire on the highway, you are sure gonna be happy you have it. Same with backup running backs, if your main man get’s hurt, you are sure gonna be happy you have his handcuff ready to go.
Tags: NFL, Fantasy Football, Running Backs, Handcuffs, Backup, Strategy, Injuries, Roster, Draft, RB