Trade Dispute: Chad Johnson for Cutler, Taylor & Curtis

Q: Here is the trade that I think is very one sided and taking advantage of a person who doesn’t know football very well.

Person 1 receives WR Chad Johnson
Person 2 receives RB Chester Taylor, QB Jay Cutler, WR Kevin Curtis

League Notes:

- Not a Keeper League
- Two Starting QB’s
- 6 pts per passing TD, 6 pts per Rushing TD
- Point per Reception League

A: Hi Paul. Thanks for the inquiry. Rarely do we say a trade should not be allowed, primarily because of the difference between an unfair trade and an uneven trade (see previous post in italics).

That said, this trade is unfair and should be vetoed. One could make an argument that person 2 is receiving sufficient depth to offset the fact that Ocho-Cinco is a top level WR, but it’s simply not enough to get in exchange for an elite receiver. Another important point is that this 3 for 1 trade will require person 1 (who receives Johnson) to pick up two additional players off the waiver wire. However barren your free agent pool is at this point in the season, person 1 will almost certainly be able to find some value with these two free pickups. When you factor in the value of those additions, the trade is even more unfair. Overturn this one immediately!