I’m really worried that I cost myself a championship this year doing all this, honestly. But I know none of these moves happen next year, either. And if those guys retire on my team, it will be a dark few years afterward.
Henry is a little different because he very clearly is still a top 5 RB this season, and without a fluke catastrophic injury, I don’t see that changing next year. So he still has weird value for an old RB, but you’re right, he’s perfect for someone looking to make a run.
On that note…
Trade to announce:
Jules gives up:
RB Derrick Henry
2026 2nd
Justin gives up:
RB Zach Charbonnet
2026 1st
This one is interesting, because I think Henry is worth a lot (as said above), but Charbonnet has been a darling of mine since he came out. Despite being younger, I might only get a year out of him as a starter before he moves on (and there is no guarantee he is a starter after that). And the move up from 2nd to 1st next year could end up being only a few spots if my team completely tanks this year and Justin rides Henry and James Cook to the playoffs. But it fits the plan and gives me more ammo next year if I completely blow it picking players this year, which is very, distressingly possible