a Melvin Gordon math equation for you

[Prison_Mike]

Let's assume:
X = 2020 1st
Y = 2020 2nd
MG = Melvin Gordon

Solve the following:

Y + MG = X + ____


Insert a player that would make the two sides equal in value
(while taking MG's potential holdout into account)

[ace1250]

first name popped into my head was marlon mack

[J. Edgar]

Depends on your roster, do you need a RB in return or a WR?

[HughHoney]

For a RB someone like Kerryon Johnson. WR - someone like Golladay or DJ Moore.

[Gator Sens]

For a RB someone like Kerryon Johnson. WR - someone like Golladay or DJ Moore.

Might be a good way to go. Some solid young names here.

[Prison_Mike]

Depends on your roster, do you need a RB in return or a WR?

Sorry, forgot to attach signature (it's Team 1 in my signature)

Probably looking for a RB since my RB1 & RB2 are currently threatening a holdout and I would consider my team Win-Now
IF both Zeke & Melvin holdout this season, my starters would be Phillip Lindsay & Tevin Coleman

[Goddard]

Z

[Prison_Mike]

Z

Eh, I think he's overrated tbh

[J. Edgar]

4 realistic RB's you may be able to acquire, Kerryon, Mack, Devontae, Aaron Jones, probably in that order. Jones appears to be the wildcard but if he stays healthy he could end up the best of the bunch in ppr.

[Goddard]

Z

Eh, I think he's overrated tbh

This is going to be his year...you watch.

Joking aside, it would have to be a player who's valued as an early 1st.

[Flgatorguy87]

bleep, based on this what is MG worth alone right now?

[Prison_Mike]

bleep, based on this what is MG worth alone right now?

Tough to gauge his value; He's a firm hold because his owners still want RB1 return, while buyers aren't going to pay that

I feel like you would have to sell MG to a middle of the road team

A contender won't want to pay for a player who won't play this year, lessening their chance of competing
A rebuilding team might not want to give up young assets & picks for an older RB (especially given the 2020 class)

I think the best bet is to find a middle of the road team (who can be honest with themselves about where they rank lol), and sell him for a lesser RB/WR + some manipulation via picks (as I'm attempting to do)

[Prison_Mike]

I think the best bet is to find a middle of the road team (who can be honest with themselves about where they rank lol), and sell him for a lesser RB/WR + some manipulation via picks (as I'm attempting to do)

The irony here is that I may end up being a middle of the road team that has to be honest with myself if Zeke & Melvin holdout for the season

[BigBawseRoss]

you are trying to solve an unsolvable equation. you want to get a player to replace your worry AND get a 2020 first. think the goal is a bit out of reach or you will be very uninspired by what fills in the blank.

i think the only rb i could see filling that blank that you wouldnt hate is d freeman.

[Prison_Mike]

you are trying to solve an unsolvable equation. you want to get a player to replace your worry AND get a 2020 first. think the goal is a bit out of reach or you will be very uninspired by what fills in the blank.

i think the only rb i could see filling that blank that you wouldnt hate is d freeman.

Yep, that's fine - if I can't solve the equation, the answer is hold

I don't hate Freeman as a potential option. I just worry a bit about injury & him being out of the league soon.
But I guess he would essentially be treated as a 1-year rental in this scenario