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Likely so, but I’d bet a sizable sum that he’s still gonna catch some TDsI think his role has changed,
I think TEs often take a while to develop and it’s not like Knox died.
Likely so, but I’d bet a sizable sum that he’s still gonna catch some TDsI think his role has changed,
I think TEs often take a while to develop and it’s not like Knox died.
3.5 out of 17 weeks.Likely so, but I’d bet a sizable sum that he’s still gonna catch some TDsI think his role has changed,
I think TEs often take a while to develop and it’s not like Knox died.
That is what I am asking. I just want to convert an excess of RB talent to some WR talent.Like, what are those players worth in trade?I am flush with RB and need some WR help.
Anyone have an evaluation, fair offer, etc for ETN, 1.02 (1QB), James Cook, Pacheco?
1.02 I probably take Gibbs & deal him or wait until you’re on the clock to take offers.
ETN is gonna depend a lot on the eye of the beholder. If I’m in your league imma pay for him. Not everyone is bullish on ETN though.
Pacheco I have as a solid early 2nd round value. Maybe an upside WR2?
James Cook is tricky - I just got him as a balancing piece to get TLaw. Hard to know until we see how he’s utilized. I do know that Murray is 33 and not awesome, and Harris gets hurt a lot. If Cook gets that Singletary role + receptions he’s gonna be mightily valuable in that offense. But the off-season isn’t over. Still some risk of a FA signing.
Me too.That is what I am asking. I just want to convert an excess of RB talent to some WR talent.Like, what are those players worth in trade?I am flush with RB and need some WR help.
Anyone have an evaluation, fair offer, etc for ETN, 1.02 (1QB), James Cook, Pacheco?
1.02 I probably take Gibbs & deal him or wait until you’re on the clock to take offers.
ETN is gonna depend a lot on the eye of the beholder. If I’m in your league imma pay for him. Not everyone is bullish on ETN though.
Pacheco I have as a solid early 2nd round value. Maybe an upside WR2?
James Cook is tricky - I just got him as a balancing piece to get TLaw. Hard to know until we see how he’s utilized. I do know that Murray is 33 and not awesome, and Harris gets hurt a lot. If Cook gets that Singletary role + receptions he’s gonna be mightily valuable in that offense. But the off-season isn’t over. Still some risk of a FA signing.
Don't think he'll ever really be trusted as more than a glorified 3rd down back. But... I could be mistaken, or dunk, or misdrunk.I mean, he’s only 24 and Penny is on a 1-year deal, no?No, not unless I'm sure Putin launches in 2024.
I get WRs have more long term value, but I look around leagues and so many teams are weak at RB, overloaded with old players about to burn out. At this point, I have a stranglehold on the future RB position and I am willing to let these other teams die with their 28 year old veteran RBs.Me too.
Would suggest packaging 2 of those RB for a semi-elite or elite WR.I just want to convert an excess of RB talent to some WR talent.
That’s the gamble though right?Don't think he'll ever really be trusted as more than a glorified 3rd down back. But... I could be mistaken, or dunk, or misdrunk.
He should have had some big Kamara games by now. I'm not seeing the ceiling. And I was very bullishETN does seem like a wildcard. I will chalk it up to the same old misplaced ETN hate. Nobody likes him. I don't get it but I have to accept it.
Fair, I don’t know if I see Kamara ceiling but the floor seems very safe.He should have had some big Kamara games by now. I'm not seeing the ceiling. And I was very bullishETN does seem like a wildcard. I will chalk it up to the same old misplaced ETN hate. Nobody likes him. I don't get it but I have to accept it.
I just read that ETN was top 10 in efficiency.Fair, I don’t know if I see Kamara ceiling but the floor seems very safe.
Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
What I love about Etienne, though, is his total numbers don’t tell the full story, which provides for a buying opportunity.
Etienne was really efficient with his touches, averaging 5.7 yards per touch — top 10 in the league. Additionally, from Week 7 onward, he averaged over a 75% snap share in games where he was healthy. In a league where the three-down back is going the way of the VCR, Etienne has a very desired role.
Despite his overall numbers, Etienne’s peripherals suggest a massive leap forward in 2023. The Jaguars’ only move at running back was to select Tank Bigsby in the third round. While it’s possible Bigsby takes some receiving work from Etienne, I don’t think it will be much.
Tied to an ascending quarterback on an ascending offense, I expect Etienne to be ranked as a top-eight RB in redraft leagues. At just 24 years old, he is someone fantasy managers should seek to acquire via trade.
If the question is if I’d pay a late 2025 first for Swift the answer is yes I’d jump on that.That’s the gamble though right?Don't think he'll ever really be trusted as more than a glorified 3rd down back. But... I could be mistaken, or dunk, or misdrunk.
I’m talking a 2025 late 1st. That’s about as low as I’ve seen for him.
It’s really tempting. @menobrown - your thoughts?
New owner took over a team with a bunch of RB. I floated the pick for Pollard. No dice. Said he could maybe do Swift. Told him I’d sleep on it.If the question is if I’d pay a late 2025 first for Swift the answer is yes I’d jump on that.
The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
I think imma float the offer tomorrow.The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
If he falters he could flame out to a point he's not got a role with a team that gives you much confidence.
He controls his destiny, huge year for him.
It's a high risk, moderate to low reward gamble. I don't see a scenario where swift is much more than a jerrick McKinnon kinda guy for 2023. He's definitely not got bell cow in him in his next deal.I think imma float the offer tomorrow.The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
If he falters he could flame out to a point he's not got a role with a team that gives you much confidence.
He controls his destiny, huge year for him.
Man - I spent 2.5 years trying to deal him away in one league, finally did, and going back in at a discount feels dirty.
It’s such a gamble. But hey
lol
So is Swift (last year of rookie deal).I mean, he’s only 24 and Penny is on a 1-year deal, no?No, not unless I'm sure Putin launches in 2024.
Truth.So is Swift (last year of rookie deal).I mean, he’s only 24 and Penny is on a 1-year deal, no?No, not unless I'm sure Putin launches in 2024.
Penny isn’t exactly the model of good health either though.Ceiling to me is mid level rb2 with significant injury history

I get it. I just hate to give up '25 assets for someone who I'm not certain will be productive in '25.Penny isn’t exactly the model of good health either though.Ceiling to me is mid level rb2 with significant injury history
Isn’t his ceiling “large share of a committee if Penny goes down” while floor is “dynamic receiving back in an elite offense”?
I have him as about RB18-20, ahead of guys like Charbonnet. So RB2, as you said.
Feels like the price would be about right for that.![]()
I am thinking about grabbing Ridder if I can.
I think that trio of Bijan, London, and Pitts has #1 NFL offense upside. Ridder could easily be driving a Maybach, in a weak conference. Maybe you flip him next year.
That is the risk. It would be a depth move, too, and not a 1st string for my team move which also adds to the risk.I get it. I just hate to give up '25 assets for someone who I'm not certain will be productive in '25.
Again, risk/reward. Hurts limits goal line touches. Injury risk. 1 year deal. Depth piece for your roster. For me, the risk outweighs the possible reward for your circumstances.That is the risk. It would be a depth move, too, and not a 1st string for my team move which also adds to the risk.I get it. I just hate to give up '25 assets for someone who I'm not certain will be productive in '25.
I guess the ceiling is
• stays healthy
• commands ~60% share of high value touches
• Gets resigned in 2024
In that context it’s potentially worthwhile.
I guess one could see the “reward” as an X% chance that a 24 year old super talented RB gets resigned to be the starting RB (or at least the big half of a committee) for a top NFL offense in 2024 & go on to a long and storied career.Again, risk/reward. Hurts limits goal line touches. Injury risk. 1 year deal. Depth piece for your roster. For me, the risk outweighs the possible reward for your circumstances.That is the risk. It would be a depth move, too, and not a 1st string for my team move which also adds to the risk.I get it. I just hate to give up '25 assets for someone who I'm not certain will be productive in '25.
I guess the ceiling is
• stays healthy
• commands ~60% share of high value touches
• Gets resigned in 2024
In that context it’s potentially worthwhile.

Not to most. If anyone truly makes a habit of selling future 1sts 2 years out for a current year late second that is a terrible strategy.I guess one could see the “reward” as an X% chance that a 24 year old super talented RB gets resigned to be the starting RB (or at least the big half of a committee) for a top NFL offense in 2024 & go on to a long and storied career.Again, risk/reward. Hurts limits goal line touches. Injury risk. 1 year deal. Depth piece for your roster. For me, the risk outweighs the possible reward for your circumstances.That is the risk. It would be a depth move, too, and not a 1st string for my team move which also adds to the risk.I get it. I just hate to give up '25 assets for someone who I'm not certain will be productive in '25.
I guess the ceiling is
• stays healthy
• commands ~60% share of high value touches
• Gets resigned in 2024
In that context it’s potentially worthwhile.
Or a shorter term reward is that he could have a very good fantasy season, used by a very creative coach in creative ways, finally playing through minor injuries because he’s in a contract year.
What’s a 2023 equivalent value to a 2025 1st? A late 2nd round pick?
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No, I’m asking the question, not making a statement.Not to most. If anyone truly makes a habit of selling future 1sts 2 years out for a current year late second that is a terrible strategy.
@rockaction @barackdhouse @Dez @Birdie048I think imma float the offer tomorrow.The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
If he falters he could flame out to a point he's not got a role with a team that gives you much confidence.
He controls his destiny, huge year for him.
Man - I spent 2.5 years trying to deal him away in one league, finally did, and going back in at a discount in a different league feels dirty.
It’s such a gamble. But hey
lol
I wouldn’t@rockaction @barackdhouse @Dez @Birdie048I think imma float the offer tomorrow.The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
If he falters he could flame out to a point he's not got a role with a team that gives you much confidence.
He controls his destiny, huge year for him.
Man - I spent 2.5 years trying to deal him away in one league, finally did, and going back in at a discount in a different league feels dirty.
It’s such a gamble. But hey
lol
Your thoughts? Pay a 2025 1st for Swift or nah?
No one else in my league is selling RB! Someone talk me onto or off of the ledge!
I guess I have Mattison as my RB4, but at the moment it doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Same dude has Jamaal Williams (28) Cam
Akers (), McKinnon, & Foreman available.
Not sure I want to invest in any of those dudes.
I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.@rockaction @barackdhouse @Dez @Birdie048I think imma float the offer tomorrow.The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
If he falters he could flame out to a point he's not got a role with a team that gives you much confidence.
He controls his destiny, huge year for him.
Man - I spent 2.5 years trying to deal him away in one league, finally did, and going back in at a discount in a different league feels dirty.
It’s such a gamble. But hey
lol
Your thoughts? Pay a 2025 1st for Swift or nah?
No one else in my league is selling RB! Someone talk me onto or off of the ledge!
I guess I have Mattison as my RB4, but at the moment it doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Same dude has Jamaal Williams (28) Cam
Akers (), McKinnon, & Foreman available.
Not sure I want to invest in any of those dudes.
That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
I'm disappointed for you.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
Yeah, I get it. Maybe I am a jaded Lions fan.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
You’re literally the only one who wants me to go for this so far!I'm disappointed for you.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
It's definitely a win now, lose later situation. Chances of Swift being worth a 1st in 2025 are like 2%.You’re literally the only one who wants me to go for this so far!I'm disappointed for you.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
The possibility of paying a 2025 1st for swift when he might not have a job in 2025 is also a little concerning though.
Agh why is this so hard (uh, phrasing?)
True, but we can look at their metrics. Being hyper efficient can be telling for a larger workload. And ETN’s college profile also seems to point to there being a next level he can reach.Thinking about the ETN ceiling talk and IDK, maybe we shouldn't even say stuff like that. Cooper Kupp was considered the definition of a high floor, low ceiling player after a few years of his career and then he went prime Jerry Rice mode for 1.5 seasons. It does of course take the right confluence of circumstances but once we know a player is good, I don' think we can be very sure about who has a high end ceiling and who doesn't.
It’s much appreciated, thank you for the input.I'm personally not a believer in the player and I think his value goes further south in Philly, where they don't throw to RBs and expect you to run between the tackles. That's all I got for you.
I think the odds of him being worth a 2024 first next year as 50/50.It's definitely a win now, lose later situation. Chances of Swift being worth a 1st in 2025 are like 2%.You’re literally the only one who wants me to go for this so far!I'm disappointed for you.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
The possibility of paying a 2025 1st for swift when he might not have a job in 2025 is also a little concerning though.
Agh why is this so hard (uh, phrasing?)
That’s the rub.Chances of Swift being worth a 1st in 2025 are like 2%.
)You don't have to sell me on ETN. There has been no louder fan of him than me.True, but we can look at their metrics. Being hyper efficient can be telling for a larger workload. And ETN’s college profile also seems to point to there being a next level he can reach.Thinking about the ETN ceiling talk and IDK, maybe we shouldn't even say stuff like that. Cooper Kupp was considered the definition of a high floor, low ceiling player after a few years of his career and then he went prime Jerry Rice mode for 1.5 seasons. It does of course take the right confluence of circumstances but once we know a player is good, I don' think we can be very sure about who has a high end ceiling and who doesn't.
Part of the knock on ETN seems to be more of the perception that he hasn’t done that much in the 2 years he’s played where season 1 was lost to injury.
So that jaded view that he should have broken out by now is fueled by a bit of a fallacy. If we look at year 2 as his rookie season, he was pretty productive.
I remain bullish.
You are way more bullish on Swift than I. Teams don't give up on cheap players like this. That is a big warning flare we should not ignore.I think the odds of him being worth a 2024 first next year as 50/50.It's definitely a win now, lose later situation. Chances of Swift being worth a 1st in 2025 are like 2%.You’re literally the only one who wants me to go for this so far!I'm disappointed for you.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
The possibility of paying a 2025 1st for swift when he might not have a job in 2025 is also a little concerning though.
Agh why is this so hard (uh, phrasing?)
That the Eagles only paid a 4th does concern me.You are way more bullish on Swift than I. Teams don't give up on cheap players like this. That is a big warning flare we should not ignore.
and it's not even a 4th. They will likely get that 4th back in a comp pick when Swift leaves.That the Eagles only paid a 4th does concern me.You are way more bullish on Swift than I. Teams don't give up on cheap players like this. That is a big warning flare we should not ignore.
Different regime and they had Gibbs. Pasted an article in this very thread detailing how Eagles stole other players for cheap that panned out. But yes, we can agree that we disagree on Swift.You are way more bullish on Swift than I. Teams don't give up on cheap players like this. That is a big warning flare we should not ignore.I think the odds of him being worth a 2024 first next year as 50/50.It's definitely a win now, lose later situation. Chances of Swift being worth a 1st in 2025 are like 2%.You’re literally the only one who wants me to go for this so far!I'm disappointed for you.That’s probably what I’ll do.I would not send a 1st for Swift, even if it is a 25. I might try to get a 2 cheaper, 1 year rental type backs. I just don't trust Swift.
The age and talent are just so tantalizing though.
The possibility of paying a 2025 1st for swift when he might not have a job in 2025 is also a little concerning though.
Agh why is this so hard (uh, phrasing?)
YES. Mid-Late 2025 1st for Swift is a good effort for your RB4.@rockaction @barackdhouse @Dez @Birdie048I think imma float the offer tomorrow.The opportunity is in front of him to be the lead member of a RBBC, putting up solid RB2 numbers with upside while being put in a position to rehab his value heading into free agency.What are your thoughts about his role in PHI?
If he falters he could flame out to a point he's not got a role with a team that gives you much confidence.
He controls his destiny, huge year for him.
Man - I spent 2.5 years trying to deal him away in one league, finally did, and going back in at a discount in a different league feels dirty.
It’s such a gamble. But hey
lol
Your thoughts? Pay a 2025 1st for Swift or nah?
No one else in my league is selling RB! Someone talk me onto or off of the ledge!
I guess I have Mattison as my RB4, but at the moment it doesn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Same dude has Jamaal Williams (28) Cam
Akers (), McKinnon, & Foreman available.
Not sure I want to invest in any of those dudes.