I have a trade that is being questioned in my league. I traded Foster RB CAR for Chad Johnson CIN WR.?

Question

The team that got Foster had the following RB's on there roster.
1. Jones CHI
2. M Anderson BAL
3. Barlow JETS
4. Staley PIT

People are questioning the trade, Foster #54 projected ranking and Johnson #14 projected ranking. The team that got foster needed a RB. My questions is if I reject this trade what type of guidelines do I go by as commish. The diference of 40 in the rankings. Sometimes its about what the teams needs are.

Answer 1

I don't think you can reject this trade, based on team needs. Yeah, he's probably overpaying but if he needs a RB that bad, then that should be okay.

Answer 2

you can't reject a trade like this.

Yes it is iffy because of the ranking difference but the first rule is go by team need. The second is by positional ranking. Foster (while bound to get hurt) is still the starter in Carolina where as Johnson is the number 1 WR in cinci.

As for Johnson, he could be questionable this week as he took a good lick in sundays game.

I would say accept the trade because really looking at his team he only has one other starter.

Answer 3

The trade is a bit lopsided, but not so far as to call a foul, especially since the trade HELPED both teams. You obviously didn't need the RB and traded for an awesome receiver. I myself don't find anything wrong with the trade. BTW don't go by projected rankings, as that is based off last years stats. With two games under our belt, you can go with actual ranking.

Answer 4

no person. Cincinnati would be silly to do away with him. As a Steelers fan residing in Cincinnati, i assumed that procuring and merchandising Chad is the stupidest undertaking i've got ever heard of! i admire Chad and the Bengals issues are a approaches bigger than a Chad Johnson TD occasion. the guy has been interior the suited 5 the final 3 years in receiving. he's clearly the best receiver on the team. TJ benefitted from Chad being double teamed. Can all people REALISTICALLY say that TJ would flourish with Chris Henry enjoying opposite of him? Jason Taylor has considered better days my buddy. he's a superb athlete enjoying on a terrible team. yet he's on the down slide, age and positioned on & tear is catching as much as him.

Answer 5

this is a tough subject and i've seen lots of things. in one of my leagues, this trade would cause an uproar. in another league, not so much, so what are the issues ppl are having?

was your wr situation hurting? how bad? clearly his rb situation was terrible, thomas jones was his only starter. everyone else barely even plays. so i can see why he would have agreed to the trade, he drafted terribly and now dug himself a hole and needs to gamble. to me it's like this, what were the rules regarding the trades prior to this happening? if there weren't any than both parties involved in the trade have to post a msg and articulate why that believed the trade is fair and equitable. then, the league votes. commish approves or vetoes the trade based on the league response.

Answer 6

Trade is too imbalanced. A top WR for a shaky starting RB. You know it's "too good to be true' or you wouldn't be writing to us.

Need to give more than Foster to get Johnson in a "fair" trade.

Answer 7

I hate to say it, but don't do it. Even if this is on the up and up and the other "owner" jus isn't that smart, all your victories will be tainted from here on out. Especially considering D Williams will soon be starting for the Panthers. Throw in a backup QB or sumthin to try and make it more believable.

Answer 8

Allow the trade. Screw the rest of the league. They are just bitter because they didn't think to offer a crappy RB for a stud like CJ. Slick move!

Answer 9

Who all is on your team? Did this give you a considerable advantage with Johnson over the other teams?

Answer 10

If your the commish don't do it. That is such an obvious lop-sided trade. It's such a good trade for you no one will think that it's on the up and up.