Gordon vs Barkley

[UsualSuspects]

What would be needed to add to Melvin Gordon in a trade for Barkley?

[Phaded]

Not a whole lot in my opinion, mid-to-late 1st at most; but probably would not get it done.
Gordon is a good buy low at this moment though.

[Goddard]

Not a whole lot in my opinion, mid-to-late 1st at most; but probably would not get it done.
Gordon is a good buy low at this moment though.

Pretty much this.

[Blackout]

I see Gordon in the 1.04 range (contrary to Henry !) but to climb up to the next freaking stud, a mid to late 1st (somewhere between 1.07-1.09) would probably needed.

[lukkynumber13]

Whether this is "fair" or not, you'd probably have to add the 1.04 or 1.05 in order to get Saquon. Nobody likes Gordon.

[Lssd2012]

Not really high on Gordon. He was a fantasy beast when he was all by himself in the backfield but once Austin Ekeler started getting going, he took away a lot of the passing down work which limited Gordon's production. I see the same scenario going into 2018 where Melvin Gordon reverts more into a 2-down back (whith limited passing down work) while ekeler takes on 3rd downs and the bulk of RB passes. Also a chance that Ekeler get's upgraded via a better satellite back in the draft such as Nyheim Heinz.

This type of risk will never happen to Barkley given that he will likely always be the best runner and receiver in any team's RB corps. I would need 1.03 at least to consider giving up Barkley.

[Phaded]

Even during the stretch Ekeler was "active"; Gordon had more receptions than him.

Ekeler is nothing more than a change of pace, not a replacement for Gordon on passing downs. Gordon had 342 touches, he'll need a breather sometimes because that is a lot of work. Ekeler had 74 touches on the year. Malcolm Brown had 72 touches on the year behind Gurley, does that mean he is a threat to Gurley's work?

Gordown is a true three-down back who played through injuries most of the year, he just needs a breather once and a while.

[FantasyFreak]

With your team I'd be looking at a talented your WR along with receiving Gordon. Your WR's are getting a little long in the tooth. I'd consider getting Gordon along with a young WR and then draft a RB with the 1.03. That would make your team better. I like Saquon, but I feel his price may never equal his production.