Maroney's trade value? (1 Viewer)

[Sniper]

The guy has been an absolute monster lately, and looks better all the time. Dillon's status is a worry, however - if Dillon were to be out for an extended period of time, LM's value would certainly skyrocket.

But with things the way they are currently (RBBC), should people be looking to acquire the guy in the leagues where they don't have him?

Or dump him in the leagues where they do?

 

[ceo3west]

The guy has been an absolute monster lately, and looks better all the time. Dillon's status is a worry, however - if Dillon were to be out for an extended period of time, LM's value would certainly skyrocket.But with things the way they are currently (RBBC), should people be looking to acquire the guy in the leagues where they don't have him? Or dump him in the leagues where they do?

This is the kind of guy that could lead you to the promised land. Buy now and dont think twice.

 

[The Gator]

I took a shot on trying to get him. I offerd a mid 1st,2nd,and 3rd. was rejected. That was before this weekend.

 

[Sniper]

This is the kind of guy that could lead you to the promised land. Buy now and dont think twice.

Thanks for the feedback - can I ask you one follow-up question? In one league, I've got LM, SJax and FWP. Who should be the one to go - considering we start only two each week?

 

[flooredyas]

Own him in 3 leagues.

1-Rookie keeper. Cost is your 2nd round pick Can start 3 RB's. Case closed

2-Keeper league-1st round pick next year. Can start 3 RB's Can be had, but my price is very high.

3-Straight redraft. Start 2 RB's, but Alexander's foot threw a glitch into trade possibilities for now.

I honestly think that if you got him, until you get beyond the bye weeks, unless an offer knocks your socks off, you gotta keep him.

 

[jetpack]

The guy has been an absolute monster lately, and looks better all the time. Dillon's status is a worry, however - if Dillon were to be out for an extended period of time, LM's value would certainly skyrocket.But with things the way they are currently (RBBC), should people be looking to acquire the guy in the leagues where they don't have him? Or dump him in the leagues where they do?

This is the kind of guy that could lead you to the promised land. Buy now and dont think twice.

I got laughed at when I drafted this guy a little higher than he should have gone (big deal). Now I watch the offers for him increase every week. He filled in on Willie Parker's bye (LJ is my other RB) and fun ensued. Good luck getting him. If I were to sell, I'd extract a heavy price. He's a solid RB2 now.

 

[ceo3west]

This is the kind of guy that could lead you to the promised land. Buy now and dont think twice.

Thanks for the feedback - can I ask you one follow-up question? In one league, I've got LM, SJax and FWP. Who should be the one to go - considering we start only two each week?

Nice dilemma to have. I wouldnt trade any of them unless you are really hurting in other areas. If you have to trade, I would trade S Jax. You may think this is crazy, but Im telling you, even if Maroney ends up splitting carries this year he should end up top 10 if not very close. If Dillon misses time, you may be looking at the new LJ.

 

[Sniper]

Well, the replies in this thread sealed it. I'm going to push hard trying to pick him up in leagues I don't have Maroney. Where I do own him, I'm not getting rid of him.

Perhaps pray for something bad to happen to Corey Dillon?

(j/k... bad karma)

 

[Beau Tocks]

I just traded him along with CJ & Drew Bennett for W.Dunn,Holt and A.Bryant. I didn't want to let Maroney go but I have Norwood as the Handcuff.

 

[Sniper]

I just traded him along with CJ & Drew Bennett for W.Dunn,Holt and A.Bryant. I didn't want to let Maroney go but I have Norwood as the Handcuff.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you got *schooled* in this deal. The two best players involved, IMO, are Maroney & CJ, and you gave both of them up.I could be way off, but I say I hope the other owner is not

 

[The Gator]

I just traded him along with CJ & Drew Bennett for W.Dunn,Holt and A.Bryant. I didn't want to let Maroney go but I have Norwood as the Handcuff.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you got *schooled* in this deal. The two best players involved, IMO, are Maroney & CJ, and you gave both of them up.I could be way off, but I say I hope the other owner is not

It's not too bad. I'd look at it this way.Maroney = Dunn - RedraftMaroney > Dunn - DynastyCJ < HoltBennet < Bryant

 

[Lemmiwinks]

I just traded him along with CJ & Drew Bennett for W.Dunn,Holt and A.Bryant. I didn't want to let Maroney go but I have Norwood as the Handcuff.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you got *schooled* in this deal. The two best players involved, IMO, are Maroney & CJ, and you gave both of them up.I could be way off, but I say I hope the other owner is not

It's not too bad. I'd look at it this way.Maroney = Dunn - RedraftMaroney > Dunn - DynastyCJ < HoltBennet < Bryant

I agree except I think CJ = Holt.

 

[The Gator]

I just traded him along with CJ & Drew Bennett for W.Dunn,Holt and A.Bryant. I didn't want to let Maroney go but I have Norwood as the Handcuff.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you got *schooled* in this deal. The two best players involved, IMO, are Maroney & CJ, and you gave both of them up.I could be way off, but I say I hope the other owner is not

It's not too bad. I'd look at it this way.Maroney = Dunn - RedraftMaroney > Dunn - DynastyCJ < HoltBennet < Bryant

I agree except I think CJ = Holt.

I could see that. I just think Holt is a little more consistant then #85.

 

[supermark_28]

I'm in a keeper league where we keep 2 vets and 1 rookie.

I offered the Maroney owner LJ and Lendale for Maroney and KJones.

:crossedfingers:

I own Dillon and have watched the New England games and this guy is

a absolute beast.

 

[bostonfred]

In one league, I've got LM, SJax and FWP. Who should be the one to go - considering we start only two each week?

The gutsy play is to try to trade Jackson and Parker for Tomlinson or Larry Johnson.

 

[The Ballhawk]

ridiculous...that the conversation has degraded to this.

coaches' forum.

 

[The Ballhawk]

not to mention the bonehead looking for advice is now ridiculing the advise giver.

sniper, nice, we need not mention political affiliation.

maroney's value, up, up, and up, try to hold on,

but there will proably come the 'hype' owner who will give you his whole team.

if the price is right...

 

[bostonfred]

In one league, I've got LM, SJax and FWP. Who should be the one to go - considering we start only two each week?

The gutsy play is to try to trade Jackson and Parker for Tomlinson or Larry Johnson.

FWIW, I think this is the right move for a lot of people who have Maroney, since most people have him as their #3 or #4 RB.

 

[tombonneau]

Agreed, would prefer if this stay on track re: Maroney's value and not devolve into individual roster minutia.

Anyway, as a Pats homer, he looked sick in preseason and I made sure to pick him up as rb3/4 in both leagues. Sometimes, you just have to trust what you see with your eyes.

As far as his value, I'm not looking to move him at all. In fact, he might be my starting RB2. I'd rather move my "better" RBs than LM.

I think he is only going to get better as the year goes on.

I'd have to be offered someone in the lower-tier RB1 variety, or a legit WR1 to even consider it.

 

[Sniper]

not to mention the bonehead looking for advice is now ridiculing the advise giver. sniper, nice, we need not mention political affiliation.maroney's value, up, up, and up, try to hold on, but there will proably come the 'hype' owner who will give you his whole team.if the price is right...

You're right... that was my bad. I overreacted on my response to that trade.Sorry Beau Tocks! I was a bonehead there. Apologies.

 

[Gandalf]

In my dynasty league, an offer would have to blow me out of the water. Something stupid. Kinda like the offers we were hearing for Reggie Bush in the preseason. Rookie RBs with Maroney's talent and positive attitude in a good offense, just don't come along very often.

 

[Sniper]

Agreed, would prefer if this stay on track re: Maroney's value and not devolve into individual roster minutia.Anyway, as a Pats homer, he looked sick in preseason and I made sure to pick him up as rb3/4 in both leagues. Sometimes, you just have to trust what you see with your eyes.As far as his value, I'm not looking to move him at all. In fact, he might be my starting RB2. I'd rather move my "better" RBs than LM.I think he is only going to get better as the year goes on.I'd have to be offered someone in the lower-tier RB1 variety, or a legit WR1 to even consider it.

In a fervent attempt to keep this topic "on-point", let me ask you this: as a person who watches the Pats close up, what do you think the chances are that Belichick 'n' staff come to the realization that - even if Dillon is healthy - that Maroney is too good to go RBBC, and they start giving the rookie the bulk of the carries?Give me your thoughts on how likely you think that scenario comes to pass...

 

[Beau Tocks]

not to mention the bonehead looking for advice is now ridiculing the advise giver. sniper, nice, we need not mention political affiliation.maroney's value, up, up, and up, try to hold on, but there will proably come the 'hype' owner who will give you his whole team.if the price is right...

You're right... that was my bad. I overreacted on my response to that trade.Sorry Beau Tocks! I was a bonehead there. Apologies.

No Sweat Chet. I'm good with it.

 

[tombonneau]

Agreed, would prefer if this stay on track re: Maroney's value and not devolve into individual roster minutia.Anyway, as a Pats homer, he looked sick in preseason and I made sure to pick him up as rb3/4 in both leagues. Sometimes, you just have to trust what you see with your eyes.As far as his value, I'm not looking to move him at all. In fact, he might be my starting RB2. I'd rather move my "better" RBs than LM.I think he is only going to get better as the year goes on.I'd have to be offered someone in the lower-tier RB1 variety, or a legit WR1 to even consider it.

In a fervent attempt to keep this topic "on-point", let me ask you this: as a person who watches the Pats close up, what do you think the chances are that Belichick 'n' staff come to the realization that - even if Dillon is healthy - that Maroney is too good to go RBBC, and they start giving the rookie the bulk of the carries?Give me your thoughts on how likely you think that scenario comes to pass...

I think by week 8-9 you'll see the 50/50 LM/CD split start shifting more to the 60/40 for the simple fact that until NE's passing game gets up to snuff, Maroney is the "big play" guy and they will simply need to get him more touches for the offense to be potent.However, unless Dillon is hurt, there is no way IMO that we see LM as the "guy" with an 80/20 type split (or however you define the somewhat subjective term "bulk"). Won't happen. The offense is clicking now. BB is does not own LM in his fantasy league; he owns him in his real life league. He also owns 52 other NE Patriots, and he's going to use them in the manner that will help his real world team win. (Good for me as a Pats fan, bad for me as an LM owner )That current manner is to have CD & LM split carries. Like I said, I could see LM getting the majority (i.e. 60%) of carries, which in a game where they Pats run 40 times, is enough touches to make him a RB1.

 

[cormanman]

Agreed, would prefer if this stay on track re: Maroney's value and not devolve into individual roster minutia.Anyway, as a Pats homer, he looked sick in preseason and I made sure to pick him up as rb3/4 in both leagues. Sometimes, you just have to trust what you see with your eyes.As far as his value, I'm not looking to move him at all. In fact, he might be my starting RB2. I'd rather move my "better" RBs than LM.I think he is only going to get better as the year goes on.I'd have to be offered someone in the lower-tier RB1 variety, or a legit WR1 to even consider it.

In a fervent attempt to keep this topic "on-point", let me ask you this: as a person who watches the Pats close up, what do you think the chances are that Belichick 'n' staff come to the realization that - even if Dillon is healthy - that Maroney is too good to go RBBC, and they start giving the rookie the bulk of the carries?Give me your thoughts on how likely you think that scenario comes to pass...

I think Dillon stays in the mix as long as he is healthy (this season). However I could see the carries break at 65% for Maroney and 30% to Dillon and 5% Faulk. I think that's best case scenario. However I'd also put Dillon as a 50/50 to miss at least 3 games to injury.

 

[compreal]

where do you guys rank Maroney being drafted next year?

assuming a 12 team, non-ppr league, i can see this guy being a #6, possibly #5 overall pick. (LT, LJ, Rudi, Clinton, Maroney????)

 

[mike303]

I was offered Michael Turner and a 2007 first rounder, probably in the 5-7 range, for Maroney and I turned it down. What would you guys have done? I think could be great next year, but Maroney might be great this year.

 

[Jayrok]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

 

[ceo3west]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

 

[Marc Levin]

I just traded him along with CJ & Drew Bennett for W.Dunn,Holt and A.Bryant. I didn't want to let Maroney go but I have Norwood as the Handcuff.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you got *schooled* in this deal. The two best players involved, IMO, are Maroney & CJ, and you gave both of them up.I could be way off, but I say I hope the other owner is not

It's not too bad. I'd look at it this way.Maroney = Dunn - RedraftMaroney > Dunn - DynastyCJ < HoltBennet < Bryant

I agree except I think CJ = Holt.

non-PPRPPR:Holt>>>CJ

 

[Marc Levin]

In a redraft you should hold Maroney unless you are getting something REALLY solid in return.

In a keeper/dynasty, if you trade him, you are a fool. I think his value is HIGHER than Reggie Bush's in dynasty leagues, and I have the biggest man-crush in the world on Reggie Bush.

 

[Jayrok]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

 

[EBF]

I'm buying in a dynasty. Let's see...

- First round pick with a prolific college career

- Productive in limited time

- Excellent organization

- Excellent QB

It doesn't get any better than that. He's poised for top 10 status in the near future. Problem is, he'll cost a fortune to acquire. If you're thinking long-term then you could probably save some pennies and take a shot on Chris Perry, Michael Turner, or maybe even a guy like Ryan Moats. They aren't as likely to succeed, but they won't be nearly as difficult to acquire.

 

[ceo3west]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Because you start 3 WR I would probably do it, and only because you have soild RB's besides Maroney. I too own LM in a redraft and Im not trading him. Might be a different story if I had LT.

 

[mbuehner]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

Have to see the teams involved and the scoring, but it seems like an easy call- No Way. If Harrison was putting up his career numbers, yeh its a good move, but the current Harrison is on the glide slope down while we dont even know what the roof on Maroney looks like. He's already putting up numbers LT2 wouldnt sneeze at and he's splitting carries. HOLD.

 

[Marc Levin]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

dynasty?Hard to make that trade - though you will certainly be asembling a Super Bowl team THIS year. Imagine your rotation in a 2/3!Hang onto him and you might continue to compete, yet not win the whole thing this year - you want to avoid leaving points on your bench each week if you want to win the Super Bowl this year.

 

[tombonneau]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Doesn't matter. Unless you have Aaron Brooks at QB, i'd say you are going to win that league. No sense making another team better.To steer this into more discussion re: LM's value, 14-team league I own him in he is my rb4 (lj, dunn, bush). .5ppr, 2wr, 2rb. I have Colston & Housh starting at WR. Obviously if I were offered Marvin straight up I would take it in the blink of an eye.I'd say that's about where I value him.

 

[mbuehner]

I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.

My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Ah. In that case you would be nuts to take that deal. Besides LT2 your other RBs have some question marks, but Maroney is worth starting expecting about their level of production and has a much higher upside than any of them, even redraft. You've got a solid, solid team. See if you can make the same deal for Bush. Its real easy to forget in Fantasy that you arent always building- at some point you have to WIN.

 

[Jayrok]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

dynasty?Hard to make that trade - though you will certainly be asembling a Super Bowl team THIS year. Imagine your rotation in a 2/3!Hang onto him and you might continue to compete, yet not win the whole thing this year - you want to avoid leaving points on your bench each week if you want to win the Super Bowl this year.

If it were Dynasty, I wouldn't even think of trading him. It's redraft. I drafted Maroney specifically for the latter weeks of the season. I thought eventually he'd take over for Dillon, especially in the last few weeks... our playoff weeks. I have Maroney in almost all my leagues, including the dynasty. Love the guy.

 

[Marc Levin]

I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.

My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Ah. In that case you would be nuts to take that deal. Besides LT2 your other RBs have some question marks, but Maroney is worth starting expecting about their level of production and has a much higher upside than any of them, even redraft. You've got a solid, solid team. See if you can make the same deal for Bush. Its real easy to forget in Fantasy that you arent always building- at some point you have to WIN.

my point exactly - the other way. That the trade is good for him in a start 2/3.

 

[Marc Levin]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

dynasty?Hard to make that trade - though you will certainly be asembling a Super Bowl team THIS year. Imagine your rotation in a 2/3!Hang onto him and you might continue to compete, yet not win the whole thing this year - you want to avoid leaving points on your bench each week if you want to win the Super Bowl this year.

If it were Dynasty, I wouldn't even think of trading him. It's redraft. I drafted Maroney specifically for the latter weeks of the season. I thought eventually he'd take over for Dillon, especially in the last few weeks... our playoff weeks. I have Maroney in almost all my leagues, including the dynasty. Love the guy.

That is an insane assemblage in a redraft.I'd probably do it, but I agree with whoever said you should try offering a different RB.Harrison is top-5 in yardage - he'll find the end zone over 10 times and it is week 5. He's in for a fantasy explosion from here on out. Maroney is a hit or miss - and Maroney might not even get the late season carries!In a redraft with start 2/3 and no flex, I'd make the deal.

 

[Jayrok]

I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.

My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Ah. In that case you would be nuts to take that deal. Besides LT2 your other RBs have some question marks, but Maroney is worth starting expecting about their level of production and has a much higher upside than any of them, even redraft. You've got a solid, solid team. See if you can make the same deal for Bush. Its real easy to forget in Fantasy that you arent always building- at some point you have to WIN.

I'm the only 4-0 team in the league. The guy wanting to trade is panicking I guess. He's already traded Alexander for Dunn and a mediocre WR. I have a decent team and not looking to disrupt it right now.

Doesn't matter. Unless you have Aaron Brooks at QB, i'd say you are going to win that league. No sense making another team better

I have Bulger and Delhomme

Because you start 3 WR I would probably do it, and only because you have soild RB's besides Maroney. I too own LM in a redraft and Im not trading him. Might be a different story if I had LT.

I just believe LM will continue to be a beast, especially late in the year. He isn't carrying the entire load for NE, so he shouldn't tire out towards the end of the year like many rookie RBs do. If Dillon can just hang in there til about week 11, then let Maroney have the lionshare of the carries, it will pay big dividends for his owners in FFB playoffs.

 

[mbuehner]

I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.

My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Ah. In that case you would be nuts to take that deal. Besides LT2 your other RBs have some question marks, but Maroney is worth starting expecting about their level of production and has a much higher upside than any of them, even redraft. You've got a solid, solid team. See if you can make the same deal for Bush. Its real easy to forget in Fantasy that you arent always building- at some point you have to WIN.

my point exactly - the other way. That the trade is good for him in a start 2/3.

Gotta disagree. Is Harrison really producing or going to produce significantly more than any of his top WRs the way things are giong? Now his RBs otoh are squishy. Jones can easily fall back to his mean, Foster is going to get hurt, then what? Ok you play your WR at flex but you end up starting a (historically) devastatingly mediocre Jones or praying on Bush/Turner. I'd play the odds on this one- Foster may well be hurt or limited (Deangelo time) and Jones may be almost unstartable by playoff time.He's already got 3 of the current top 8 WRs, and Driver is neck and neck with Harrison. Ok, so odds are Coles and Cotchery cant keep up these numbers together, and Harrison will start scoring TDs, but regardless i'd still be far more concerned with the RB situation. WRs look solid and you can take one of those other RBs and a non-Holt WR to roll up for a similar deal- maybe even an Owens from a panicky owner. Maroney is a home run hitter, especially in a flex league there is no way you want to move him without a darn comparable replacement- and the guys he got arent it imo.

 

[Jayrok]

I was offered Harrison for Maroney. Redraft league.

Wow, tough call. Whatcha gonna do?

not sure. The guy really wants him. His first offer, yesterday, was minimal (I even forgot the player). Today he offers Hines Ward. Then offers Harrison. I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

dynasty?Hard to make that trade - though you will certainly be asembling a Super Bowl team THIS year. Imagine your rotation in a 2/3!Hang onto him and you might continue to compete, yet not win the whole thing this year - you want to avoid leaving points on your bench each week if you want to win the Super Bowl this year.

If it were Dynasty, I wouldn't even think of trading him. It's redraft. I drafted Maroney specifically for the latter weeks of the season. I thought eventually he'd take over for Dillon, especially in the last few weeks... our playoff weeks. I have Maroney in almost all my leagues, including the dynasty. Love the guy.

That is an insane assemblage in a redraft.I'd probably do it, but I agree with whoever said you should try offering a different RB.Harrison is top-5 in yardage - he'll find the end zone over 10 times and it is week 5. He's in for a fantasy explosion from here on out. Maroney is a hit or miss - and Maroney might not even get the late season carries!In a redraft with start 2/3 and no flex, I'd make the deal.

We start 2 RB, 3 WR and one flex RB/WR. I like playing 3 RB and 3 WR. I had a good draft. One or two in the draft thought my team was weak because I drafted people like Maroney, Ben Watson and Turner later in the draft. Turner being the LT handcuff of course. But alas, those guys in the league are not FBG.

 

[Jayrok]

I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.

My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Ah. In that case you would be nuts to take that deal. Besides LT2 your other RBs have some question marks, but Maroney is worth starting expecting about their level of production and has a much higher upside than any of them, even redraft. You've got a solid, solid team. See if you can make the same deal for Bush. Its real easy to forget in Fantasy that you arent always building- at some point you have to WIN.

my point exactly - the other way. That the trade is good for him in a start 2/3.

Gotta disagree. Is Harrison really producing or going to produce significantly more than any of his top WRs the way things are giong? Now his RBs otoh are squishy. Jones can easily fall back to his mean, Foster is going to get hurt, then what? Ok you play your WR at flex but you end up starting a (historically) devastatingly mediocre Jones or praying on Bush/Turner. I'd play the odds on this one- Foster may well be hurt or limited (Deangelo time) and Jones may be almost unstartable by playoff time.He's already got 3 of the current top 8 WRs, and Driver is neck and neck with Harrison. Ok, so odds are Coles and Cotchery cant keep up these numbers together, and Harrison will start scoring TDs, but regardless i'd still be far more concerned with the RB situation. WRs look solid and you can take one of those other RBs and a non-Holt WR to roll up for a similar deal- maybe even an Owens from a panicky owner. Maroney is a home run hitter, especially in a flex league there is no way you want to move him without a darn comparable replacement- and the guys he got arent it imo.

This particular league is not PPR, so Bush is not as valuable. I'd like to move him instead of Maroney, but don't see anyone jumping for him.

 

[Marc Levin]

I have LT, K Jones, Maroney, Foster, Bush and M. Turner at RB. We use 2 RB and one flex spot.

My WR are Holt, Driver, Coles and Cotchery. We use 3 WR.

Ah. In that case you would be nuts to take that deal. Besides LT2 your other RBs have some question marks, but Maroney is worth starting expecting about their level of production and has a much higher upside than any of them, even redraft. You've got a solid, solid team. See if you can make the same deal for Bush. Its real easy to forget in Fantasy that you arent always building- at some point you have to WIN.

my point exactly - the other way. That the trade is good for him in a start 2/3.

Gotta disagree. Is Harrison really producing or going to produce significantly more than any of his top WRs the way things are giong? Now his RBs otoh are squishy. Jones can easily fall back to his mean, Foster is going to get hurt, then what? Ok you play your WR at flex but you end up starting a (historically) devastatingly mediocre Jones or praying on Bush/Turner. I'd play the odds on this one- Foster may well be hurt or limited (Deangelo time) and Jones may be almost unstartable by playoff time.He's already got 3 of the current top 8 WRs, and Driver is neck and neck with Harrison. Ok, so odds are Coles and Cotchery cant keep up these numbers together, and Harrison will start scoring TDs, but regardless i'd still be far more concerned with the RB situation. WRs look solid and you can take one of those other RBs and a non-Holt WR to roll up for a similar deal- maybe even an Owens from a panicky owner. Maroney is a home run hitter, especially in a flex league there is no way you want to move him without a darn comparable replacement- and the guys he got arent it imo.

Yeah, but he starts 3 WRs. Right now, each receiver on a bye requires him to start cochery. And if one gets injured . . .Look, Harrison is #1 in the league in yards - Coles #2, AJ #3 - all around 410. Roy Williams at #4 trails them with 384 and the next one is way behind them. A good 50 yards or so. For yet one more year, Harrison will finish with at least 1400 yards and, if he gets double D TDs for the 8th year in a row, he will be a monster fantasy receiver from this point forward.

Harrison could be a second top-5 receiver next to Holt - I wouldn't pass that up in a start-3 redraft just to keep the hope of Maroney being what we THINK he'll be. KJones has a better chance of finishing ahead of Maroney - KJ is #7, Maroney is #12.

I'd do it and not look back.

 

[Marc Levin]

We start 2 RB, 3 WR and one flex RB/WR. I like playing 3 RB and 3 WR. I had a good draft. One or two in the draft thought my team was weak because I drafted people like Maroney, Ben Watson and Turner later in the draft. Turner being the LT handcuff of course. But alas, those guys in the league are not FBG.

Making the trade gives you even more options, IMO.LT/KJ next to Holt, Harrison Driver and Coles is an insane starting lineup.So is LT/KJ next to Holt, Harrison Driver and Foster.So is LT/KJ next to Holt, Harrison Driver and Bush.Adding Maroney as the RB/Flex and removing Harrison does not, IMO, significantly raise the value of the starting lineup. It MIGHT - but I think Maroney is not going to be ANYWHERE NEAR as consistent as Harrison.But, that's me.

 

[Marc Levin]

As an example of what I mean - what are the chances of Maroney finishing with 1400 total yards and 10 TDs with Dillon in the picture and with the NE propensity to spread the ball around?

And what are the chances of Harrison finishing with 1400 and 10?

And what are the chances that each team will be relying on each player for weeks 13-17?

That is the decision, IMO.

 

[Jayrok]

We start 2 RB, 3 WR and one flex RB/WR. I like playing 3 RB and 3 WR. I had a good draft. One or two in the draft thought my team was weak because I drafted people like Maroney, Ben Watson and Turner later in the draft. Turner being the LT handcuff of course. But alas, those guys in the league are not FBG.

Making the trade gives you even more options, IMO.LT/KJ next to Holt, Harrison Driver and Coles is an insane starting lineup.So is LT/KJ next to Holt, Harrison Driver and Foster.So is LT/KJ next to Holt, Harrison Driver and Bush.Adding Maroney as the RB/Flex and removing Harrison does not, IMO, significantly raise the value of the starting lineup. It MIGHT - but I think Maroney is not going to be ANYWHERE NEAR as consistent as Harrison.But, that's me.

Sound advice... thanks

 

[Marc Levin]

And, I'm done with this ACF in the Pool.

As to Maroney, he is worth anything up to, and including, the #12 RB, #12 WR or #12 QB is what he is worth.

What I means is that Maroney is a RB2. If you look at RB leader list, I'd not offer any of the RBs ahead of him in the standing to get him (he is RB12), but the ones below him are probably worth a one for one trade.

As for the WR12 and QB12, even though there are plenty of the current top-12 WR/QB who are not worth as much as Maroney, make your top-12 of each going forward and those are the only ones to keep over Maroney.

I'd also say he is the most volatile player out there right now - he is all three of a buy, sell, and hold candidate - I couldn't argue with selling him thinking you are selling high, buying thinking you are buying high or holding thinking his value will go up.