I had a gaping hole at TE, coming into the season with Clay as my #1 and Green sitting and waiting.I prefer Ertz long termLate last night:
Stacy
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Ertz
League specs?Late last night:
Stacy
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Ertz
12 team Q/R/R/W/W/TE/F/K/DB/DB/DL/LB/LBLeague specs?Late last night:
Stacy
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Ertz
In a start 2 RB league--I think you gave up too much. I'd personally have looked to pay much less for guys like Witten, Donnell, Eifert, or even the Reed/Paul combo.
Jeffery and Cooks even in a 2qb league12 team PPR:
Jeffrey, Cooks, Locker, McCown
For
Romo, Cooper, Grice, 2015 2nd, 2015 3rd
Is this a 2 QB league? If so, I'd probably still take the Jeffrey/Cooks side, but if not12 team PPR:
Jeffrey, Cooks, Locker, McCown
For
Romo, Cooper, Grice, 2015 2nd, 2015 3rd
.Agree here.I'd take Jennings for a year or two, but I don't believe in Hilton long-term so I put less emphasis on the career length here. By the time Jennings is out of the league I could just as easily see Hilton as nothing more than an occasional slot receiver that's not startable in fantasy.I like the TY side, who knows where Jennings will be next year.12-Team PPR. Lineup- QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, TE, Flex, SuperFlex, No K or D. 23-Man Rosters.
Gave- Rashad Jennings
Got- TY Hilton
Things have fallen into place for Hilton perfectly and he's still been only a moderate fantasy asset. I think they'll replace him sooner rather than later.
Hurns and the 2nd12 team PPR:
Hurns, 2015 2nd
For
AP, Big Ben
Jeffery12 team PPR:
Jeffrey, Cooks, Locker, McCown
For
Romo, Cooper, Grice, 2015 2nd, 2015 3rd
I will take the Newton side but I have Newton and Luck pretty close.I like Luck sideGot a big one here that just went down. Was approached, negotiated, and had a deal worked out all in under an hour, surprising with a big deal like this.
12 team PPR. Pretty standard, must start 2 RB's, 4 point passing TD's.
Gave:
Cam Newton
Arian Foster
Wes Welker
Christine Michael
Johnathon Grimes
Got:
Andrew Luck
Frank Gore
Vincent Jackson
Steven Jackson
Dion Lewis
Michael lovers will probably not like this one for me. And I know that the drop from Foster to Gore hurts, but I consider Welker to VJax to be an upgrade long term.
How is this even possible?12 team PPR:
Jeffrey, Cooks, Locker, McCown
For
Romo, Cooper, Grice, 2015 2nd, 2015 3rd
This doesn't make sense. There's huge ? around them all but that seems overpay for Tate.Some recent trades in my contract dynasty league (max 4 year deals). Non-PPR. 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 TE, and 1 K.
Doug Martin (2 years) and Ryan Mathews (3)
for
Ben Tate (4)
Yeah, I definitely gave up the better non-QB pieces. I just see Luck as being a true difference maker, and I think he'll be even more untouchable than he already is after this season.I will take the Newton side but I have Newton and Luck pretty close.I can see making the move and nothing really jumps out as a clear win on either side but I think the pieces with Newton are just slightly betterI like Luck sideGot a big one here that just went down. Was approached, negotiated, and had a deal worked out all in under an hour, surprising with a big deal like this.
12 team PPR. Pretty standard, must start 2 RB's, 4 point passing TD's.
Gave:
Cam Newton
Arian Foster
Wes Welker
Christine Michael
Johnathon Grimes
Got:
Andrew Luck
Frank Gore
Vincent Jackson
Steven Jackson
Dion Lewis
Michael lovers will probably not like this one for me. And I know that the drop from Foster to Gore hurts, but I consider Welker to VJax to be an upgrade long term.
Maybe true but I still think Cam is the QB that has 3 top 5 finishes his first 3 years in the league. Don't think that was flukeYeah, I definitely gave up the better non-QB pieces. I just see Luck as being a true difference maker, and I think he'll be even more untouchable than he already is after this season.
Honesty this deal was as much about buying into the guy I think is going to be the consensus #1 dynasty QB at the end of the season, as it was about bailing on Cam.Maybe true but I still think Cam is the QB that has 3 top 5 finishes his first 3 years in the league. Don't think that was flukeYeah, I definitely gave up the better non-QB pieces. I just see Luck as being a true difference maker, and I think he'll be even more untouchable than he already is after this season.
Then it is a very good move for youHonesty this deal was as much about buying into the guy I think is going to be the consensus #1 dynasty QB at the end of the season, as it was about bailing on Cam.Maybe true but I still think Cam is the QB that has 3 top 5 finishes his first 3 years in the league. Don't think that was flukeYeah, I definitely gave up the better non-QB pieces. I just see Luck as being a true difference maker, and I think he'll be even more untouchable than he already is after this season.
I love Cam. But I think as he runs less, he'll settle in as more of a Roethlisburger-level QB than the fantasy dynamo we saw his first couple/few years. Great real life QB who will have some big fantasy weeks but otherwise settle in as a replaceable dynasty QB.
I think Luck is the next Peyton and I think it's more sustainable.
I agree with this.Honesty this deal was as much about buying into the guy I think is going to be the consensus #1 dynasty QB at the end of the season, as it was about bailing on Cam.Maybe true but I still think Cam is the QB that has 3 top 5 finishes his first 3 years in the league. Don't think that was flukeYeah, I definitely gave up the better non-QB pieces. I just see Luck as being a true difference maker, and I think he'll be even more untouchable than he already is after this season.
I love Cam. But I think as he runs less, he'll settle in as more of a Roethlisburger-level QB than the fantasy dynamo we saw his first couple/few years. Great real life QB who will have some big fantasy weeks but otherwise settle in as a replaceable dynasty QB.
I think Luck is the next Peyton and I think it's more sustainable.
I think your stance on Luck is certainly reasonable. I think he's as likely as anyone to be the top QB this coming off-season, including ARod.Honesty this deal was as much about buying into the guy I think is going to be the consensus #1 dynasty QB at the end of the season, as it was about bailing on Cam.I love Cam. But I think as he runs less, he'll settle in as more of a Roethlisburger-level QB than the fantasy dynamo we saw his first couple/few years. Great real life QB who will have some big fantasy weeks but otherwise settle in as a replaceable dynasty QB.
I think Luck is the next Peyton and I think it's more sustainable.
We have? Who? I looked up Culpepper and Vick--and they don't qualify. RG3's only dropped 1.4 attempts/game while playing injured--still 6.6 per game.We've seen this a few times with running QBs. They put up a monster rushing season in one of their first few years, then get dinged not too long after that, and have their rushing scaled back.
Not even the great Peyton Manning has been way ahead of the field for consecutive seasons. Nor have Brees, Brady, or Rodgers. Might as well put the kid in Canton.But that's a far cry from what people are anticipating Luck could be, IE way-ahead-of-the-field QB1.
I knew when I posted that about Cam I was shining the bat signal for you, thanks for sharing your thoughts.I think your stance on Luck is certainly reasonable. I think he's as likely as anyone to be the top QB this coming off-season, including ARod.Honesty this deal was as much about buying into the guy I think is going to be the consensus #1 dynasty QB at the end of the season, as it was about bailing on Cam.
I love Cam. But I think as he runs less, he'll settle in as more of a Roethlisburger-level QB than the fantasy dynamo we saw his first couple/few years. Great real life QB who will have some big fantasy weeks but otherwise settle in as a replaceable dynasty QB.
I think Luck is the next Peyton and I think it's more sustainable.
But I question the stance on Newton. He ran 5.3 times a game last year. How much do you see that dropping, once he is healthy? Luck runs 4 times a game, for reference.
I'm not arguing against the trade or your stance on Luck. I just think your take on Newton is a bit cynical. Big Ben with Newtons lowest rushing numbers = QB3, less than a point behind Brees, and 4 ahead of Luck, FWIW.He was technically a top-5 QB, but not a real special, difference-making fantasy QB, as he was within 1 PPG of 8 other QB's. That's not a real advantage.
Bennett.12 team .5 ppr rb/1ppr wr/1.25 ppr te
qb/rb/rb/wr/wr/te/3 flex rb/wr/te -11 starters
Team A gives Toby Gerhart/2015 3rd (looks like it will be 3.8-3.12 range)
Team B gives Martellus Bennett
That's fair. And to be fair to Newton, I've seem him make jaw-dropping throws dating all the way back to his rookie year even. But as a whole package, he has yet to prove he has the passing chops to be consistently elite without historic rushing numbers.I'm not arguing against the trade or your stance on Luck. I just think your take on Newton is a bit cynical. Big Ben with Newtons lowest rushing numbers = QB3, less than a point behind Brees, and 4 ahead of Luck, FWIW.He was technically a top-5 QB, but not a real special, difference-making fantasy QB, as he was within 1 PPG of 8 other QB's. That's not a real advantage.
Fair. I'll lastly point out that Carolina was bottom 5 in passing attempts both of his "down" seasons. It'll be interesting to see--either way.That's fair. And to be fair to Newton, I've seem him make jaw-dropping throws dating all the way back to his rookie year even. But as a whole package, he has yet to prove he has the passing chops to be consistently elite without historic rushing numbers.
Never would have seen this deal before this season. I take Bell side very close12 team PPR 1QB 1RB 1WR 1TE 3FLEX
Team A trades:
Le'Veon Bell
Kenny Stills
Team B trades:
Demaryius Thomas
In a start 2 RB league, I think it's close. In a start 1 league--give me the WR.Never would have seen this deal before this season. I take Bell side very close12 team PPR 1QB 1RB 1WR 1TE 3FLEX
Team A trades:
Le'Veon Bell
Kenny Stills
Team B trades:
Demaryius Thomas
Hilton10 team dynasty ppr start: 1QB / 2RB / 3WR / 1 TE / 2 Flex (R/W/T)
Done deal:
A gives John Brown, Storm Johnson
B gives TY Hilton, Bryce Brown
Also team b, but as much I'd not more because of Bryce brown as Hilton.Hilton10 team dynasty ppr start: 1QB / 2RB / 3WR / 1 TE / 2 Flex (R/W/T)
Done deal:
A gives John Brown, Storm Johnson
B gives TY Hilton, Bryce Brown
DT for me tooIn a start 2 RB league, I think it's close. In a start 1 league--give me the WR.Never would have seen this deal before this season. I take Bell side very close12 team PPR 1QB 1RB 1WR 1TE 3FLEX
Team A trades:
Le'Veon Bell
Kenny Stills
Team B trades:
Demaryius Thomas
Garcon...nice dealSaturday evening trade:
Gave up Arian Foster for Pierre Garcon + middle of 2nd round 2015 pick
Not sure any of those players are solid starts in a 10 team league but Hilton/Brown probably for me10 team dynasty ppr start: 1QB / 2RB / 3WR / 1 TE / 2 Flex (R/W/T)
Done deal:
A gives John Brown, Storm Johnson
B gives TY Hilton, Bryce Brown
Decent return for Julio in a rebuild2 x Super Flex League (So up to three QBs startable), PPR, IDP with return points, large rosters, very deep (40 player squads), so rarely waiver fodder.
Julio, 2015 4th and CJ Mosley
for
Harvin, Lofton, 2015 1st (Should be top 4), 2015 1st (should be bottom 4)
Team trading away Julio is pretty weak everywhere
TY Hilton, not even with 2 flex positions? I'm the one acquiring TY, he will actually be my WR 4 or 5 in this league. his targets are there the first 3 weeks: 11,11, 6 (injury)Not sure any of those players are solid starts in a 10 team league but Hilton/Brown probably for me10 team dynasty ppr start: 1QB / 2RB / 3WR / 1 TE / 2 Flex (R/W/T)
Done deal:
A gives John Brown, Storm Johnson
B gives TY Hilton, Bryce Brown
I'd likely move Julio for this, depending on how many WRs are started each week.2 x Super Flex League (So up to three QBs startable), PPR, IDP with return points, large rosters, very deep (40 player squads), so rarely waiver fodder.
Julio, 2015 4th and CJ Mosley
for
Harvin, Lofton, 2015 1st (Should be top 4), 2015 1st (should be bottom 4)
Team trading away Julio is pretty weak everywhere
I think it's close and depends on the specs. Not a bad price for 1.5 seasons of top 5 RB production, if it could potnetially put you over the top. Solid move for the safer asset, if you can afford to move the RB.Garcon...nice dealSaturday evening trade:
Gave up Arian Foster for Pierre Garcon + middle of 2nd round 2015 pick
Agree it's overpay -- but if you want a top-10 dynasty player you should have to overpay.Well, it's a pretty unusual deal. There's a reason most people don't get value like this for their young studs. Basically young stud with a sexy name was traded for two studs with less sexy names and a 1st. And nobody in the deal is very old.
It's great value, but you'll rarely see a deal like this.
McCoy Harvin for me by a good marginnon-ppr, standard scoring
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McCoy, Harvin
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Asiata, Benjamen, 2 1sts and 2 2nds.