Two teams trending in opposite directions both addressed needs with this one. Toronto is 5-2, with the fourth most points in the league. They are in playoff position now, and should be strong contenders down the stretch- but they just lost first round pick Doug "Muscle Hamster" Martin for the season, and find themselves relying on diminutive scatbacks Reggie Bush and Andre Ellington... and now, enter Danny Woodhead, of the same ilk. Only Bush carries the mantle of 'feature back' but the lack of workhorse status doesn't hurt their production, as all three have carved out sizable roles in their offenses; It's a smart play by the thrifty and efficient LTP team that has avoided overpaying for brand names. Atlanta, 2-5 (and just five points better than cellar dweller Oakwood) gets Terrence Williams in return, a blooming WR who was part of the shuffle up north; In Atlanta he's a starter right away, and when (if?) Roddy White and Percy Harvin get healthy, he should remain in the flex discussion week to week for the Rage.
This is the second time these two teams have hooked up for a mid level, need based trade, having exchanged TE Martellus Bennett and WR Tavon Austin on 9/30; Woodhead was moved earlier in the season, coming to Atlanta with Matt Ryan on August 25th after being drafted by Oakwood.
Toronto receives RB Danny Woodhead
Atlanta receives WR Terrence Williams
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