Jordan Matthews for Melvin Gordon

[jdomer2403]

Who is the better short and long term player? Who has the most upside? Offer for Matthews for my Gordon.

[MockGM]

I'm an Eagle fan, but would take Gordon. In their offense a lot of people touch the ball and who knows if Jordan will be the #1. I think he will, but who really knows. On the flip side, Gordon looks like a once in a decade type back or at least the best talent since AP. No injury concerns, a ridiculous YPC in college and a body type to be a workhorse back. Just my 2 cents, but I'm a huge Gordon believer.

[gsdguy]

JMatt- and it's not close for me.
I'll take the hard working stud in a high powered offence in a position that will provide many years over the rook that has not shown the ability to protect the QB at the NFL level.

[M-Dub]

I would hold onto Gordon. You are much thinner at RB than WR, and AP is in the twilight of his career. In a vacuum, their values are similar, but for your team, Gordon is more valuable.

[operwapitsai]

JMatt- and it's not close for me.
I'll take the hard working stud in a high powered offence in a position that will provide many years over the rook that has not shown the ability to protect the QB at the NFL level.

I don't agree with much of this.
Well, I guess I agree, but this completely discounts everything about Gordon while putting Matthews good traits up on a pedestal.
I would take Gordon but it's pretty dang close imo

[Bo Jackson]

I read a lot on here how WR's are just simply more valuable, do to the lifespan they can play in the NFL. BUT, there are beginning to be a lot of really good WR's that can put up points consistently.

It's getting harder and harder to get a top RB. So, I may go against the flow, but RB's to me might be more valuable to own. In my league I can't trade 3 first for a top 10 RB, not a chance...

I'd take Gordon and hope he lives up to expectations and take fliers on all the young WR's with potential IMO

[bjorklunde]

Give me Gordon. He's got top 5 RB potential IMO. Matthews doesn't sniff the top 10 WRs given the amount of WRs emerging over the last couple of years(+?). It's easier to replace a Matthews than it is a Gordon- obviously that statement is banking on both being successful.

[Jimmy Jones]

A RB who went #15 overall vs a WR who went in the second round. Gordon easily.

[invisibulman]

Short term, probably Matthews because he is more established. Long term, Gordon because he is a better player. The lifespan of the WR is offset by the scarcity of RBs at the moment. I take Gordon.

[escalator_dropdown]

I'd take Gordon, then immediately flip him for a different RB because Wisconsin RBs are terrible pros. I'm a Badger fan, trust me.

(Only somewhat joking, but yeah, Gordon's the better asset right now.)