Offseason Moves

Trade ID: #167

• Pogiboys receive Cameltoe 2013 RD1 (1.4), rights to Pogiboys 2013 RD4

• Mandalorian Warriors receive Pogiboys 2013 RD2 (2.11), 2013 RD2, 2015 RD1

Trade ID: #168

• Human Amoebas receive WR Demaryius Thomas, Italian Stallionz 2013 RD1, 2014 RD3

• Italian Stallionz receive QB Matthew Stafford

Trade ID: #169

• Jedi Knights receive WR Steve Smith and TE Jason Witten

• Detroit Players receive Jedi Knights 2014 RD4, 2015 RD1

A few pre-draft trades worth taking a look at. First up, a total doozy as Alvin makes a huge play for this year's draft. After picking number one overall last season -- nabbing Trent Richardson -- Alvin was already set for a big 2013 draft with three first round picks. His own and two others acquired last August for Frank Gore and Larry Fitzgerald (Trade ID#157 and 158). Post-draft lottery, Pogiboys moved to secure the rights to Cameltoe's 2013 RD1, which was under the control of Mandalorian Warriors from their recent deal. The trade gives Alvin a whopping four first round picks this year, as he'll pick third, fourth, ninth, and eleventh. The entire Pogiboy fan base is excited about what this infusion of new talent could do for the team. As for the defending champs, why give up an early first round pick? Could it be that they don't believe much in any of the top rookies? Interesting...

A cautionary note for Pogiboys:

• In 2010 Ann Arbor Bamfers had four selections -- #3, 4, 13, 15 -- and came away with C.J. Spiller, Ben Tate, Golden Tate, and Braylon Edwards.
• In 2011 Detroit Players had three of the first four overall draft picks. They selected Mark Ingram, Ryan Williams, and Daniel Thomas. The #2 pick that year, Julio Jones, was the only one that panned out. Jones was selected by Team Cameltoe.
• In that same draft, P Funk All-Stars had three first round picks also, which were used on A.J. Green, Knowshon Moreno, and Owen Daniels.

Installed as the new head of decision making, Hong had his first major move to orchestrate. With two up-and-coming quarterbacks on the roster, he had to figure out if he wanted to hitch his star to Matthew Stafford or Andrew Luck. Ultimately he went with Luck and while under a mandate to find a franchise running back, he chose to usurp Eric's authority and move for Demaryius Thomas and draft picks instead. Thomas had a breakout season with Peyton Manning at the helm, catching 90+ balls for over 1,400 yards and ten touchdowns. He'll remain a top receiver as long as Manning is playing, and probably beyond that. If fellow Georgia Tech alum Calvin Johnson is Megatron, then the similarly physically gifted Thomas could become Optimus Prime.

As for Stafford, he threw for an astonishing almost 5,000 yards last season, even at the cost of 17 interceptions to 20 touchdowns. Surprisingly, Stafford is only twenty five years old and could still improve. While it was rumored that Stafford was headed to other destinations, it was the Italian Stallionz who charged in with the best offer. We're not sure why Porta needs Stafford and Tom Brady, but perhaps another trade is soon on the way.

In late-breaking news, Jedi Knights swooped in to shore up their keeper roster by moving a few picks for Jason Witten and Steve Smith. Great move! Is anybody else feeling like all of Lum's moves are turning up daisies recently? We should probably rename him King Midas if he keeps this up. Smith's numbers dipped from his resurgent 2012 season but he still caught 70+ passes for 1,170 yards and 4 TDs. That's pretty decent for an old guy. The real get is Jason Witten, who caught 110 balls last year, and while he only scored three touchdowns, a tight end who has gone over 80 receptions in five of his last six seasons is invaluable. This is the kind of pre-draft trade we love to see, as Ariel had extra assets and Lum had room to upgrade his roster. Lovely!