3 Free Handcuffs With RB1 Potential

Shawn Siegele
August 22, 2018

Running back handcuffs have fallen out of favor in recent years with the growth of committees and depth at the position. Pure handcuffs, players without standalone value, are a good way to tie up an important roster spot for much of the season, only to see that player not match the starter’s value when you plug him in for a key late-season tilt. Even on my extreme Zero RB teams, I tend to eschew handcuffs for players with better profiles and more upside.

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Shawn Siegele

Author of the original Zero RB article and 2013 NFFC Primetime Grand Champion. 11-time main event league winner. 2015, 2017, 2018 titles in MFL10 of Death.

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