07-19-2019, 02:10 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-23-2019, 07:57 AM by Fordhammer.)
With the trade deadline looming, most DSFL GMs are probably twiddling their thumbs, planning on letting the clock hit zero without even considering making a move. I'm here to change their minds. Below, I've listed nine players that teams could consider moving prior to the deadline; maybe we'll see a move or two this time around.
Apollo Lange, QB, Kansas City
Jay Longshaw had a rough start to the season, so the Coyotes have to be wary of dealing Lange if they believe Longshaw might give them trouble, but with the passing game improving recently, Lange seems expendable for Kansas City, and he is certainly not an option other teams would hate to have around.
Kermit Stronglegs, RB, Portland: 26 Att, 206 Yards, 7.9 Avg, 31 Long, 4 TD
Stronglegs is working in a loaded backfield, and despite the numbers he’s producing, he’s not getting the touches to show what he’s really capable of; Portland could win big by dealing him, and even if they miss on his replacement, they can rest easy knowing they have plenty of options in the backfield.
Action Jackson, WR, Portland: 12 Rec, 136 Yards, 11.3 Avg, 26 Long, 2 TD
Jackson is suffering from the same situation as his teammate Stronglegs: too many mouths to feed. Jackson could easily be getting time at WR2, but behind Hugh Mongo, Jackson and fellow rookie Saba Donut aren’t getting the targets they probably deserve. Portland should seriously consider moving Jackson to snag talent elsewhere.
J.N. Nova, WR, Kansas City: 6 Rec, 63 Yards, 10.5 Avg, 26 Long
Nova should theoretically be option number two for Longshaw in Kansas City, but that role has fallen to Max Lovote instead. Kansas City should consider moving Nova, even though they might not draw as much value from him as Portland might draw from Jackson, because the right piece could make them a serious competitor.
Rembrandt Khalil-Bugatti, DT, Kansas City: 17 Tck, 2 TFL, 1 FR
The DT position is shallow in this league, but Kansas City has enough breathing room with Brayden Ennis around to spare Khalil-Bugatti. I can think of at least one team that could desperately use help up the middle, and Kansas City could probably ask a higher price than you expect for their second option.
Bo Hall, DE, Portland: 31 Tck, 1 TFL, 2 Sck
Hall is the clear number two at defensive end in Portland, and although the numbers aren’t shabby by any means, he could likely be doing more elsewhere. Portland has plenty of talent to swap, so this is a matter of finding the right people to ship out, and the right ones to keep around.
Tyrone Baker, LB, San Antonio: 55 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 Int, 4 PD
Baker is producing phenomenal numbers for a number three linebacker, and given how much San Antonio needs to do if they want to compete for the Ultimini, having Baker as a tradeable piece is exactly what they need. Plenty of teams should be hungry for a linebacker; the Marshals just need to find their favorite deal.
Bishop Berrian, CB, San Antonio: 27 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 Int, 8 PD
Berrian is another interesting piece the Marshals can use as a bargaining chip. You’d think trading away your number one corner would be off the table, but with Tobias Chase performing at the level he is, and the team in need of plenty of help, trading Berrian should be a serious consideration for the front office in San Antonio.
Tyron Brackenridge, S, Kansas City: 42 Tck, 1 Int, 2 PD
This league has a shortage of quality safeties, so this is a position where a trade is unlikely to happen, but if anybody should be considered, it’s Brackenridge. The numbers for Brackenridge don’t quite match his talent, so perhaps a change of scenery is in order; rumor has it he and Brayden Ennis don’t always get along.
Apollo Lange, QB, Kansas City
Jay Longshaw had a rough start to the season, so the Coyotes have to be wary of dealing Lange if they believe Longshaw might give them trouble, but with the passing game improving recently, Lange seems expendable for Kansas City, and he is certainly not an option other teams would hate to have around.
Kermit Stronglegs, RB, Portland: 26 Att, 206 Yards, 7.9 Avg, 31 Long, 4 TD
Stronglegs is working in a loaded backfield, and despite the numbers he’s producing, he’s not getting the touches to show what he’s really capable of; Portland could win big by dealing him, and even if they miss on his replacement, they can rest easy knowing they have plenty of options in the backfield.
Action Jackson, WR, Portland: 12 Rec, 136 Yards, 11.3 Avg, 26 Long, 2 TD
Jackson is suffering from the same situation as his teammate Stronglegs: too many mouths to feed. Jackson could easily be getting time at WR2, but behind Hugh Mongo, Jackson and fellow rookie Saba Donut aren’t getting the targets they probably deserve. Portland should seriously consider moving Jackson to snag talent elsewhere.
J.N. Nova, WR, Kansas City: 6 Rec, 63 Yards, 10.5 Avg, 26 Long
Nova should theoretically be option number two for Longshaw in Kansas City, but that role has fallen to Max Lovote instead. Kansas City should consider moving Nova, even though they might not draw as much value from him as Portland might draw from Jackson, because the right piece could make them a serious competitor.
Rembrandt Khalil-Bugatti, DT, Kansas City: 17 Tck, 2 TFL, 1 FR
The DT position is shallow in this league, but Kansas City has enough breathing room with Brayden Ennis around to spare Khalil-Bugatti. I can think of at least one team that could desperately use help up the middle, and Kansas City could probably ask a higher price than you expect for their second option.
Bo Hall, DE, Portland: 31 Tck, 1 TFL, 2 Sck
Hall is the clear number two at defensive end in Portland, and although the numbers aren’t shabby by any means, he could likely be doing more elsewhere. Portland has plenty of talent to swap, so this is a matter of finding the right people to ship out, and the right ones to keep around.
Tyrone Baker, LB, San Antonio: 55 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 Int, 4 PD
Baker is producing phenomenal numbers for a number three linebacker, and given how much San Antonio needs to do if they want to compete for the Ultimini, having Baker as a tradeable piece is exactly what they need. Plenty of teams should be hungry for a linebacker; the Marshals just need to find their favorite deal.
Bishop Berrian, CB, San Antonio: 27 Tck, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 Int, 8 PD
Berrian is another interesting piece the Marshals can use as a bargaining chip. You’d think trading away your number one corner would be off the table, but with Tobias Chase performing at the level he is, and the team in need of plenty of help, trading Berrian should be a serious consideration for the front office in San Antonio.
Tyron Brackenridge, S, Kansas City: 42 Tck, 1 Int, 2 PD
This league has a shortage of quality safeties, so this is a position where a trade is unlikely to happen, but if anybody should be considered, it’s Brackenridge. The numbers for Brackenridge don’t quite match his talent, so perhaps a change of scenery is in order; rumor has it he and Brayden Ennis don’t always get along.