SAN DIEGO - It's probably the last blockbuster of the 2014 summer, Natty Bohs' dynamic wide receiver Keenan Allen and specialist Dri Archer are headed to Dr. Chim Richalds in exchange for runningback Ben Tate, wide receiver Aaron Dobson and a bevy of future draft picks.
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| Keenan Allen headlines a blockbuster trade in the Dynasty League |
The man at the helm, Dr. Chim Richalds' GM Brett Bunde was forced to make a move and bolster a completely devastated wide receiver corps. Josh Gordon's pending suspension, Victor Cruz's knee, and under performing second year guys like Hopkins and Woods definitely played big into this decision. With a name like Dr. Chim Richalds it only seems fitting that the players Bunde trades have huge injury risks. Normally, dealing two injury plagued players like Dobson and Tate shouldn't ever be enough to get a quality player like Allen, but the inclusion of three picks in next year's draft makes this a no-brainer for the Natty Bohs. The deal includes the rights to the 2015 second round picks of both Luck Dynasty and Tom-a-Hank as well as the third round pick from Dr. Chim Richalds. Was the price a bit steep? Yes, but it was a ransom that needed to be paid. Allen has quickly become one of the rising stars in the National Football League and quickly becomes a WR1 for his team.
While most star wide receivers come at a premium, Allen and his third round draft pick contract means he's a huge bargain for the San Diego Chargers. Subsequently, in fantasy, he was also a diamond in the rough being selected in the second round by the Natty Bohs. So losing such a valuable asset could be hard for the Natty Bohs to replicate. The team's GM Mike Rhode gets some talent back in the deal in the form
of Ben Tate and Aaron Dobson but the real meat of the trade is the
surplus of draft picks.
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| Will Tate take over the job in Cleveland? |
Ben Tate has yet to solidify himself as the featured runningback in Cleveland's potentially dangerous new offense, but that team has so many other questions marks it's hard to know what is a reasonable expectation for anyone. On the Natty Bohs, he will be nothing more than runningback depth as Gio Bernard, Andre Ellington, and Alfred Morris are more reliable weekly options. Come bye weeks however, Tate could be a tasty fill-in.
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| When healthy, Dobson is a dangerous weapon |
Aaron Dobson on the other hand will be one of the most frustrating components of
Rhode's team. Drafted as a deep threat capable of making spectacular
catches with his hands, Dobson has ridden the bench constantly for both
drops and health reasons. On the Natty Bohs roster, Dobson will also
ride the bench as Roddy White, Michale Crabtree, and perhaps Dwayne Bowe
will keep him at JAG status. Could Dobson catch fire? There is a chance
given his quarterback is Tom Freakin Brady but it would take injuries
to both Gronk and Amendola as well as plenty more reps with Tom for him
to be a reliable weekly start.
Like I said earlier
the meat of this trade are the draft picks and Rhode has a proven record
that he can make the most of them. Allen and Ellington are both
testaments to that. If he keeps those three additional picks it's almost
a guarantee that one of them will hit big. That extra collateral could
also be used to move up in next year's draft or plug holes this season
should injuries pop up. Allen might be the biggest name of this trade
but come next May, there could be three more names poised to make a big
splash.
