Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

[Zane3490]

As suggested in another thread, this one can be used to discuss trades at a deeper level other than trades that were just accepted.

Borrowing the model from the NBA 2K Forum:
The point of this thread is to:

A) Ask for advice on realistic, fair, and balanced trades in your Franchises.

and

B) Provide advice and insight on trade scenarios mentioned in the thread.

When asking for advice:

• be sure to leave your team

• players you are looking to trade (as well as others who you are willing to add to a trade)

• style of play you're aiming for

• position/player you are looking to acquire

The point of having this thread is not to bash other people's trades. If you disagree, simply state why you think the trade is unfair or wouldn't happen so others can see why it wouldn't be fair. Also, some of these trades may not be the most realistic, but fairness is what is important if that's what you care about in the franchise you're running at the time.

Welcome to the Madden Trade Discussion!

[Zane3490]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'll get it started with two trades that I did last night in my Falcons Franchise.

1) I wanted to bring AJ Green back to Georgia (Go Dawgs) so I sent Roddy White and 2 firsts to the Bengals for AJ Green.

2) I also wanted someone other than Stephen Jackson in my backfield so I sent him, as well as a 2nd and a 3rd round pick to the Steelers for Le'Veon Bell.

[debauchlord]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'll get it started with two trades that I did last night in my Falcons Franchise.

1) I wanted to bring AJ Green back to Georgia (Go Dawgs) so I sent Roddy White and 2 firsts to the Bengals for AJ Green.

2) I also wanted someone other than Stephen Jackson in my backfield so I sent him, as well as a 2nd and a 3rd round pick to the Steelers for Le'Veon Bell.

1) That wouldn't happen this year, at all, but next year is Green's contract year (I think) and Brown is as cheap as it gets so I can see that trade going through.
2) No love for Rodgers?

And speaking of your Falcons, I traded them Scott Chandler for a 3rd and 5th, and want to get rid of Dareus (contract year) but so far total lowball bids.

[NDAlum]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'll get it started with two trades that I did last night in my Falcons Franchise.

1) I wanted to bring AJ Green back to Georgia (Go Dawgs) so I sent Roddy White and 2 firsts to the Bengals for AJ Green.

2) I also wanted someone other than Stephen Jackson in my backfield so I sent him, as well as a 2nd and a 3rd round pick to the Steelers for Le'Veon Bell.

1) Roddy White is going to be about 75 overall after the first year when he regresses and you just took their best offensive player away from them. You gave them 1st rd picks that will be late in the draft which aren't even close to comparable to a guy like AJ Green.

You absolutely ripped off Cincinnati in this. If I'm the Cincy GM I am never training my franchise player and definitely not for a ripoff like this.

2) So you take their starting HB who is much younger and cheaper than Jackson and it's ok? The draft picks actually make it somewhat okay because non-elite HB's are easily replaced through the draft. You're giving them a late 2nd/3rd.

I really don't see PIT ever doing that so it's not realistic but you could argue it has an element of fairness to it. If I'm the PIT GM I never do this.

[thaprofessor33]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

Greg Hardy will fetch a second round pick from several teams. This is a great deal for the Panthers because I doubt they'll have the cap room to sign him. They also need to sign Cam long term next season.

[SwaggerCoach]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

Greg Hardy will fetch a second round pick from several teams. This is a great deal for the Panthers because I doubt they'll have the cap room to sign him. They also need to sign Cam long term next season.

I'm going to be booting up my Panthers CFM here in a few days...and I've been already thinking about what to do with Hardy.

This is a good option - especially if Kony Ealy can be developed quickly.

What would be some realistic player for player trades for Hardy? Would teams be willing to give up a LT/RT? The Panthers O-line is in terrible shape...

[NDAlum]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

But why would Carolina, who has an offense that might not be as good last year, trade away a feared pass rusher? The Panthers want to win right now and Hardy is going to be determined to earn his next pay day and play lights out. The Panthers front 7 is their bread and butter...why would they ditch a key part of this? Also what if an injury happens on the DL? So just get rid of their depth?

Are these just "Madden" trades you guys are trying to do? Or are you actually taking into account football decisions?

[thaprofessor33]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

I'm going to be booting up my Panthers CFM here in a few days...and I've been already thinking about what to do with Hardy.

This is a good option - especially if Kony Ealy can be developed quickly.

What would be some realistic player for player trades for Hardy? Would teams be willing to give up a LT/RT? The Panthers O-line is in terrible shape...

I put him on the trading block and the best deal I saw was a second rounder from several teams. I took the deal from the Jags. You could look on a team with a need for a DE that has the 13m cap space and try to get OL help. I agree their OL is crap.

[Zane3490]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

But why would Carolina, who has an offense that might not be as good last year, trade away a feared pass rusher? The Panthers want to win right now and Hardy is going to be determined to earn his next pay day and play lights out. The Panthers front 7 is their bread and butter...why would they ditch a key part of this? Also what if an injury happens on the DL? So just get rid of their depth?



Are these just "Madden" trades you guys are trying to do? Or are you actually taking into account football decisions?

My current Falcons one, those are Madden trades. With that one I'm going after former UGA players and my favorite ones to mess around and once the rosters are cut to 53, then I'll start doing more football based moves. I honestly agree whole heartedly on your points though.

[michiganfan8620]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

1) Roddy White is going to be about 75 overall after the first year when he regresses and you just took their best offensive player away from them. You gave them 1st rd picks that will be late in the draft which aren't even close to comparable to a guy like AJ Green.

You absolutely ripped off Cincinnati in this. If I'm the Cincy GM I am never training my franchise player and definitely not for a ripoff like this.

2) So you take their starting HB who is much younger and cheaper than Jackson and it's ok? The draft picks actually make it somewhat okay because non-elite HB's are easily replaced through the draft. You're giving them a late 2nd/3rd.

I really don't see PIT ever doing that so it's not realistic but you could argue it has an element of fairness to it. If I'm the PIT GM I never do this.

The RB trade would definitely be realistic. No HB's went on the first round last season, and that is just the way the NFL is going. Offering a 2nd and 3rd for Bell is plenty, especially considering Bell was a 2nd round pick just a year ago. The Pitt gm would never do this because no team will offer him that, as the picks are probably worth more, not to mention you get a decent replacement back for the year to go with Blount.

[michiganfan8620]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

But why would Carolina, who has an offense that might not be as good last year, trade away a feared pass rusher? The Panthers want to win right now and Hardy is going to be determined to earn his next pay day and play lights out. The Panthers front 7 is their bread and butter...why would they ditch a key part of this? Also what if an injury happens on the DL? So just get rid of their depth?

Are these just "Madden" trades you guys are trying to do? Or are you actually taking into account football decisions?

Because they might not be able to resign Hardy, not to mention that he might be facing suspension next year in real life. The football decisions being made also involve finances and getting the most out of guys. Just look at the NBA Love-Wiggins trade. Love is a proven top 10 player. They are trading him due to the fact that he won't be back next year and they are making the most they can out of him.

[SwaggerCoach]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

Because they might not be able to resign Hardy, not to mention that he might be facing suspension next year in real life. The football decisions being made also involve finances and getting the most out of guys. Just look at the NBA Love-Wiggins trade. Love is a proven top 10 player. They are trading him due to the fact that he won't be back next year and they are making the most they can out of him.

This is some of my logic. The Panthers are in salary cap hell right now. It's doubtful they will be able to re-sign Hardy at the end of this year. (And I strongly suspect it's why Gettleman drafted Ealy).

While I certainly agree that the Panthers will definitely have Hardy all year long - and if I wanted to be absolutely 100% realistic, I would keep him on the roster as well - I do know that the odds of keeping him are low. So - like the Love/Wiggins trade mentioned above, I would want to get as much as I could for him instead of letting him hit FA.

[Steelers4190]

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This is some of my logic. The Panthers are in salary cap hell right now. It's doubtful they will be able to re-sign Hardy at the end of this year. (And I strongly suspect it's why Gettleman drafted Ealy).

While I certainly agree that the Panthers will definitely have Hardy all year long - and if I wanted to be absolutely 100% realistic, I would keep him on the roster as well - I do know that the odds of keeping him are low. So - like the Love/Wiggins trade mentioned above, I would want to get as much as I could for him instead of letting him hit FA.

I'd say winning a SB with him leading that front 7 is getting plenty in return haha

[NDAlum]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

Because they might not be able to resign Hardy, not to mention that he might be facing suspension next year in real life. The football decisions being made also involve finances and getting the most out of guys. Just look at the NBA Love-Wiggins trade. Love is a proven top 10 player. They are trading him due to the fact that he won't be back next year and they are making the most they can out of him.

This type of post is why I should not post in here. Have fun making trades gentlemen.

[Sheba2011]

Re: Madden NFL 15 Official Trade Discussion Thread

This is some of my logic. The Panthers are in salary cap hell right now. It's doubtful they will be able to re-sign Hardy at the end of this year. (And I strongly suspect it's why Gettleman drafted Ealy).

While I certainly agree that the Panthers will definitely have Hardy all year long - and if I wanted to be absolutely 100% realistic, I would keep him on the roster as well - I do know that the odds of keeping him are low. So - like the Love/Wiggins trade mentioned above, I would want to get as much as I could for him instead of letting him hit FA.

They can create cap room to keep Hardy if they really want to. For starters they need to figure out what to with Cam Newton and his 15 million cap hit next year.