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In the end you still need RBs and they don't grow on trees. They may crap out every 3-4 years, but you have to keep going after them at all costs. Further you retain them at all costs. When you do get a RB you hold onto him, only trading him away for another RB or multiple RBs.
Best time to sell is when the stud is having a killer year (stat-wise) or just completed one, no health issues, projected high level of success for the upcoming season, still has a solid supporting cast, etc. His value is very high.Best time to buy would be the opposite situation. A non-career threatening injury, loss of key support players, or a losing season results in a statisitical drop for current season and/or causes some uncertainty for the upcoming season. His value has taken a hit but you believe he can return to form or at least get close.
If am selling a top tier RB because I am rebuilding and want to maximize value, then I am either doing it...My first choice would be just immediately prior to the start of the season (August) to a team that could easily win the championship. Around the time the player's face is on most or all FF magazine covers. I would personally approach each owner; determine interest and anticipate the ease of doing business. I would do a significant amount of research prior to making or accepting an offer based on each owner's trade history; the league's historical transaction record and comparative shopping information from these boards.
Before the player is a starter. Last year I made a new topic advising people to trade for Chester Taylor because he clearly seemed poised for a future as a starter. Now his value has gone up a lot.I don't quite know who's next, but Cedric Benson, Michael Turner, and Chris Perry seem like good values. Guys like Marion Barber and Ryan Moats are also worth a look. I also like William Green as a sneaky dynasty acquisition and feel that Justin Fargas is a worthy flyer. Frank Gore might be worth a shot.
).I don't think the time of year matters as much as the current status of the player, his condition, career, production, and the team he plays for.In your opinion, when are those times?
I would agree with this strategy. I like to pursue an ammended version which is to try and acquire any talented back-ups to your starting RBs. For example, if you had Thomas Jones, try to acquire Cedric Benson. If you had Rudi Johnson, acquire Chris Perry, if you have Bush, acquire McAllister, etc.While this sounds like common sense, many dynasty owners don't pursue this strategy. Why? For a backup, most owners want to pay the bare minimum. In many cases, even in dynasty, backups can be acquired very cheaply. That of course won't be the case with guys like Benson, Perry and McAllister. Their owners are going to be thinking that if an injury occurs or a year or two down the road that the player could have high value again, so why should they give the player away. While the players are much cheaper than they would if they were in starting roles, they're a good bit more expensive than most backups.Before the player is a starter. Last year I made a new topic advising people to trade for Chester Taylor because he clearly seemed poised for a future as a starter. Now his value has gone up a lot.I don't quite know who's next, but Cedric Benson, Michael Turner, and Chris Perry seem like good values. Guys like Marion Barber and Ryan Moats are also worth a look. I also like William Green as a sneaky dynasty acquisition and feel that Justin Fargas is a worthy flyer. Frank Gore might be worth a shot.
You can always get good RBs for a reasonable price. You just have to pick your targets wisely.
In 2004, I drafted Larry Johnson in the 7th round of my Zealots league (I eventually traded him for WR Roy Williams + change
In 2003, I drafted Chris Brown in the 9th round. His value eventually went up a lot. DeShaun Foster and Willis McGahee were also had in rounds 9+ in that draft. LaMont Jordan was had in the 5th or 6th.
In general, acquire high draft picks who are riding the pine or splitting time. If Chris Perry and Cedric Benson remain healthy for the next few years, then they will almost certainly become starters at some point.
If I'm reading this right all I see is:RB Alexander - STUD - simple as it gets TOP 3 RB
I wouldn't trade ANYTHING for Lewis.He is so done, they need another word for done.
