Writers of Pro Football Prospectus 2008

21 Nov 2009

S Jax for Jacobs and Slaton

Unfortunately, I had Ronnie Brown and am now desperate for a 2nd RB. The best I have is LenDale White. Someone offered to give me Brandon Jacobs and Steve Slaton for Steven Jackson. ALternatively, I might be able to pry a bad RB from someone for a backup QB. Thoughts?

Posted by: richbass on 21 Nov 2009

2 replies , Last at 23 Nov 2009, 11:44am by rdy4thefiesta

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Re: S Jax for Jacobs and Slaton
by Fontes of Wayne :: Mon, 11/23/2009 - 10:39am

I've come to believe that the committee situations for both of those backs are overblown. If you can still get a Jamaal Charles type (well, the window might have closed on JC this weekend) for a backup QB, do that, but I'm thinking Jacobs/Slaton is a better bet SJax/LenDale every week the rest of the way.
Alternatively, put in that waiver claim on Rock Cartwright...

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Re: S Jax for Jacobs and Slaton
by rdy4thefiesta :: Mon, 11/23/2009 - 11:44am

Throw a couple feelers out, and see if you can get a passable number two for a QB. If not, this is a good trade. Fontes is right, Jacobs/Slaton is definately an upgrade over Jackson/White. This does depend on whether Slaton fumbles again tonight and gets benched again.

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