Trade in fantasy football?

Question

should i trade eli manning and steve slaton for marc bulger and steven jackson

my starting QB is peyton and my running backs are cliton portis and duece

Answer 1

No, Eli is a great back up. Bulgar is a low producer and Jackson seems a bit shaky Duece and Portis are better grinders but both have a rep for injuries. If QBs are an important factor in your league, keep your team as is.

Answer 2

I'm not certain why you'd even pause to consider a trade like this for more than a few seconds before accepting it.  I'm even more baffled why people are telling you not to go through with it.

You're giving up your BACKUP QB and a rookie running back who's currently at best 3rd on the depth chart, and in return you'd be getting a projected top 5 RB and a serviceable veteran QB to replace the BACKUP QB you're giving away.  I emphasized the word 'backup' because your starter is Peyton Manning, and my guess is that you had to use at least a 2nd round pick to get him on your team so the guy is going to start for you every week.  The only thing you need another QB for is to cover 1 bye week, and maybe for the last game or two of the season if the Colts have locked up homefield advantage.  Bulger's fine as a backup.  If the other manager is willing to make that trade with you, there is just no way you can pass on getting a guy like Steven Jackson so cheaply.  Do the trade.

Answer 3

I'd stick with Eli rather than Bulger since Bulger is a big injury risk.  I really doubt the other person would give you Stephen Jackson for Steve Slaton regardless of Jackson holding out.  You're solid with Peyton, Portis, and Deuce.