Questions
Russ Looney
Trade away DeMarco Murray for Joique Bell and Jerick McKinnon?
I really don't want to make this trade, but I'm absolutely starved for RB depth (desperate times and all that mess). In my .5 PPR league, my current roster consists of Murray, a questionable Reggie Bush, an injured Fred Jackson, and hot off the waiver Denard Robinson.Currently tied for 3rd (out of 12) at 4-3 with five other players, so I could probably stand a loss and hope my current roster improves.
Basically looking for feedback that calls me crazy for even considering this.
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1-VSOP- (359 Reputation Points)You can get more for Murray than just Bell/McKinnon. If you can get a valid WR or TE, then do it1 Comment↳Russ Looney (364 Reputation Points)Normally I would, but I'm already decently stocked at WR and TE; and that doesn't really help my RB depth.
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1Greg Thomas (449 Reputation Points)That's a tough call, but Bell and McKinnon are great plays if you need depth. If you do end up making this trade, I would advise you to go an pick up Joseph Randle off waivers (I assume he is available). Murray is projected for 425 carries this season which is absurd. Joseph Randle is not Murray but in their offensive scheme he would really thrive. If Murray goes down even for a couple games due to over usage then that trade is a win. I feel the cowboys are overusing Murray even if he is finally healthy. Food for thought.3 Comments↳Russ Looney (364 Reputation Points)I'm sure Murray will go down this week if I reject the trade. Such is the spite of the fantasy football gods.↳Heisenberg (482 Reputation Points)This is gonna sound stupid, but you can't predict injuries. Murray is the best running back in the league and trading him for two RB2's makes no sense.↳Greg Thomas (449 Reputation Points)I was not saying that he will, I am just saying that there is a ware down factor. In Adrian Peterson's MVP season he carried the ball 348 times. Avg RB1 gets about 310-320 range for a good season. Murray is projected to break the avg by +100. All I am saying is that if you are concerned with depth and accept the trade, go and get Randle as he is a solid backup if Murray were to go down. It's hard to say Murray will be able to continue at this pace.
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1Heisenberg (482 Reputation Points)No way. Murray has been a week winner. Murray/Robinson > Bell/McKinnon1 Comment↳Russ Looney (364 Reputation Points)This is exactly what I'm hoping/thinking.
DeMarco Murray 
Joique Bell 
Jerick McKinnon