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Is offense the best defense?

In the recent Everton preview , I noted that I would stay away from Leighton Baines given the need for him to produce historic numbers to justify the lofty price tag. This statement was somewhat abstract and so I thought I should expand on a theory which I have long followed in fantasy football: don't pay for offensive defenders. As with all overarching theories, the wording is too blunt and should really read, don't pay too much extra for last year's offensive defenders; but that isn't as catchy. Before we get too bogged down with words, let's get back on solid ground with some stats. Goals The below players have all had at least one season scoring 3 or more goals: Player 08/09 09/10 10/11 Cahill 3 5 3 Samba 2 4 4 Vidic 4 1 5 Huth 0 3 6 Johnson G 3 3 2 Lescott 4 1 3 Baines 1 1 5 Hangeland 0 1 6 Nelsen 0 4 3 Ridge...