I'm with JayP on this one.
I'd like to see any other GM in the league have a much-publicised malcontent on the team in his final year of his contract turn around a trade for another legit player without giving up anything else...
Win is taking a big risk as well; it seems that Fleming is just a rent-a-player for them; if anything, I'd bet that Joe signs with Wally for next season, if anywhere.
Even with a bad shoulder right now, I'd be willing to be that Jones is 10x (or more) the QB that Crandell could ever be - that's a huge upgrade IMO at the most important position on O.
Regimbald for Bowles? How often did the Stamps utilise a 2 back system so far this year? How much was a FB really needed with us? We downgraded (only a little IMO) at a position we don't use to upgrade at a very important position.
Finally Lysak for a 4th rounder - this is where Winnipeg wins in the trade; but let's face it, they needed SOMETHING in the trade (not just a player for the remainder of their season), and at least Dunigan got a pick out of it, instead of the 3 players + pick for Jones rumour going around last night.
Time will tell on this trade - if Khari performs better than Crandell, and gives Souza and Jones the time they need to learn and develop, I doubt many people will complain about Lysak going.
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