We're looking at a two for two discretion trade here, similar players at identical positions getting clean slates with new teams; Pawnee is looking forward to a playoff run and gambling on future dividends, while Saskatoon, scrambling to secure a spot in the consolation bracket, is taking the more proven commodities.
Pawnee acquires:
WR Mike Wallace
TE Larry Donnell
Saskatoon acquires:
WR Steve Smith Sr.
TE Martellus Bennett
Pawnee is in the hunt, and one of the hotter teams in the league, winners in four of their last five. Both Smith and Bennett started the season as major contributors... during the Pride's 1-4 start. When the reversal of fortune came and the team began to win, it coincided with both players suffering decreased production. They retain value, but the lull in their production made them non essential for Pawnee, who has found victory by other means. Black Unicorn's questionable health designation was a risk factor the Pride couldn't afford either; In their stead, they get two fresh faces, healthy commodities with comparable upside, that have also cooled some, after hot starts. Mike Wallace is the top option in his offense, a deep threat and beneficiary of regular targets, while TE Larry Donnell has received consistent looks and flashes of nbext level playmaking ability. Saskatoon is taking what appears the safer bet: Smith a reliable veteran WR with less home run potential but a higher bottom line, and Bennett who is featured in an offense that has limited auxiliary options. Both may help the team stabilize their output as they attempt to elevate their draft position.
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