T-Rich to Indy

By now many of you are starting to hear about the trade of Trent Richardson to Indy from Cleveland in exchange for a first round pick.  On the field this will have a big impact on both teams, but how about in fantasy?  Will this deal change your fantasy landscape?

It very well could.  First, lets look at Richardson himself.  So far this year, T-Rich has been disappointing, but then, so has the whole Browns offense.  Most folks didn't think too highly about the Browns going into the season, but they thought T-Rich could put up some points.  Now he moves on to a much more dangerous offense.  Because Luck is a very good QB, and he has weapons like Wayne and Hilton, defenses will not be able to simply shove 8 in the box to deal with Richardson.  The Colts still need to make some improvements to their o-line, but Richardson should have more room to operate in Indy.  More room should equal more yards, and for Richardson owners, more points.

This trade could also have an impact on some other guys too.  You would have to immediately downgrade Bradshaw now that he is no longer the starting RB in Indy.  This is the most obvious move.  But there are others too.  I think Weeden (or whomever is at QB for CLE) also has to get downgraded too.  Without Richardson as an RB, defenses can simply pin their ears back and bring it.  This will reduce the passing proficiency (whatever there may be) for the offense.  It also means a negative impact to the return of WR Josh Gordon, and a negative to the growth of TE Jordan Cameron.  Even further, you could upgrade all of the skill position players in Indy too.

One thing is for sure, this is a mega deal, and an early one at that.  It should have big impacts both on the field, and in fantasy leagues everywhere.  Never a dull moment during the NFL season.  And EZ and the Ginny have got you covered through it all.