Gave -
Andrew Luck
Desean Jackson
Bernard Pierce
Received -
Drew Brees
Randall Cobb
Larry Fitzgerald
Why in the world would you do that. Luck is a dynasty dream. plug and play him for next 10 years and never have to worry about the QB position.
I've been playing dynasty for about a dozen years and have won a ton of championships...very few times have those teams been built around an elite QB. That doesn't mean it can't be done, but I've always been one to trade away a top QB when I see good value (like I feel I got in this trade). Not saying that either way is right or wrong, but it's the method that works for me.
Plus, it's not like the downgrade to Brees is crazy. Sure, I'll have to replace him in the next few years, but that gives me plenty of time to cultivate someone to take his place. I also don't have a problem with giving up a 3rd round pick for the Tony Romo's of the world every year or two, giving me top 8 production or so for super cheap.
I should also add that this was the product of a start-up draft that I hated. I decided for the first time ever to try to go with an early QB, just to see how I liked it. I hated my team afterwards and this was part of the move to get my team back to what I want it to be.