I had written a response earlier, but apparently since new posts had been made since I started it and I hit submit and closed the browser, it didn't come through...
nick.ciccone wrote: ↑Thu May 25, 2017 6:59 am
The final breakdown after you combine both trades is...
Eagles get: 1.01, 1.09, Amari Cooper, Allen Robinson, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Wentz, Doug Martin.
Dolphins get: 1.02, 2019 1st, Jay Ajayi, Dak Prescott, Kamar Aiken.
Regarding the above, i think it is an inaccurate depiction of the situation, which has been stated, as the 1.01 and 1.09 should be removed from the equation given they exchanged hands both times. The true comparison of sides is;
Eagles get: Amari Cooper, Allen Robinson, Aaron Rodgers, Carson Wentz, Doug Martin.
Dolphins get: 1.02, 2019 1st, Jay Ajayi, Dak Prescott, Kamar Aiken
This doesn't change the fact that it is of questionable equality, but I suppose one could argue the following if they were so inclined (whether due to true opinion or to cover up collusion depending which side of the fence you're on);
Cooper = 1.02 / Corey Davis --> Cooper holds more value today for sure, but Corey Davis could be his equal in the future
Allen Robinson = Jay Ajayi --> Down year, Fournette added, and some people truly value RB production since it is harder to come by
Rodgers = 2019 1st --> Wanted a 1st in 1QB league and is willing to run with Dak (and someone on roster?)
Wentz = Dak --> Pick a side and cross fingers
Martin = Aiken --> Who knows who will be viable and for how long...
Now, i would take Cooper, ARob, Rodgers, and Martin in each scenario...this is just me playing devils advocate. It does seem far fetched that this big a leap would occur on each of these instances though, and no doubt odd that any team would be willing to move this many big time assets so quickly. Toss in the fact that two picks went back and forth and I think the commissioner is correct to be investigating the matter further, if nothing more than to do his due diligence for the league. Collusion is rare, but also is never as obvious as Cooper for 3.01.
A tough decision is required either way here, and it will come down to tough judgement and/or league group decision on how to proceed. They won't want it veto'd (as i agree leagues
shouldn't veto) and may leave if done, but on the other side it may be simply cleaner for the league to remove both if there is now a storm cloud that will hang over the league, which is never a good thing. Only the league itself can decide. Expect departures either voluntary or forced if veto'd though.
Edit: Was re-reading and noticed accidentally put 'should' and not 'shouldnt' for the bolder above. Damn autocorrect.