TRADES 22, 23, 24: The Deadline

Playing some catch up on the last few deals before the deadline hit:

TRADE 22:
Phoenix acquires:
RB Darren Sproles

Pawnee acquires:
RB Charles Sims
WR Justin Hunter

When Arian Foster was placed back on the shelf, the Uprising looked to upgrade their starting option by shipping away depth that the Pride sorely needed. None of the three players cracked triple digits in their debut, though Justin Hunter might still break out as a starting option. Sproles was on the move again within days.

TRADE 23:
California acquires:
RB Darren Sproles

Phoenix acquires:
WR Cordarrelle Patterson

With a playoff spot clinched, the Uprising moved their newly acquired spark plug for another versatile weapon with WR eligibility. Sproles is a boom/bust option, while Patterson has been mostly just a bust option, though one with fifth round pedigree. Sproles has started both games since the trade, scoring a solid dozen in his debut, following up with a mediocre grade 5.6 on Turkey Day. Patterson had  weak 4.68 in the flex for Phoenix, and is currently benched with a 'probably' designation.

TRADE 24:
Hill Valley acquires:
TE Delanie Walker

California acquires:
WR Pierre Garcon

The year's final trade saw a disappointing volume WR headed to the Swag for a much needed TE upgrade for the McFlys. Walker is not the sexiest name, but he does everything well, and stays on the field in nearly all contexts. Not a blockbuster, but a very solid deal that has upside going in both directions.