OK, my wheeling and dealing has begun.
Because I think league settings, context and team construction make a massive difference in any deal, I will always list any important details.
It would be helpful if most of you guys list anything similar, that can swing the value of players. Just like my thread last year, I will list anything that may change values. (All my leagues are start 3WRs, so thats a big difference)
I also like to give the thought train behind my moves. This isn't always done in these threads, but I think that helps other owners see why people make trades, and why the occasional trade may not seem "right" value wise, but it still helps a team overall.
This is a 12 teamer standard league, but start 3WRs 2RBs and no flex. Everything else is pretty standard non-ppr.
Trade #1 - I give TERRANCE WEST , I receive SAMMY WATKINS .
I'm not overly high on Watkins this year, but my starting 3WRs were AJ GREEN, MICHAEL THOMAS and MARVIN JONES . (Robby Anderson on the bench)
Again, I am not high on Watkins, but I am now ICE COLD on MARVIN JONES.
Simply put, I have no desire to spend the rest of my season with Marvin Jones as my WR3, and we are seeing the emergence of Kenny Golladay. I also had a number of RBs, so I could "afford" the RB loss. My other RBs in that league are...... CARLOS HYDE, MATT BREIDA, JACQUIZZ RODGERS, DOUG MARTIN, LAMAR MILLER, D'ONTA FOREMAN. Yeah, it just worked out where I got handcuffs. I will be adding in other lotto ticket RBs as the year goes on, and dropping cuffs when appropriate.
I wasn't in love with giving up Terrance West, but I would rather give him up and get a WR with some real upside in Watkins, and I am stoked to get rid of Marvin Jones.
Between the Texans backfield, the SF backfield and the Bucs, I should be OK at RB.
TZM