Houston Gamblers sends:
Mark Lambert (RB)
1989 Round 7

Memphis Showboats sends:
1987 Round 1 Selection 32 (Memphis)
1987 Round 1 Selection 25 (Michigan)
1987 Round 3 Selection 9 (Tampa Bay)
1987 Round 2 Selection 16 (Pittsburgh)


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Maybe now I can get my offense going.

After falling short last season following back to back Championships. Houston traded Probowl running back Mark Lambert to division rival Memphis for 4 draft picks.

Houston decided to gamble on improving the team by acquiring 2 1st rounders, a 2nd and a 3rd from Memphis which gives them 7 picks in the first 88 selections.

There is no denying Lambert's talent but ownership became frustrated with his injury problems after he missed 17 starts in the past 3 seasons including the entire postseason 3 years ago when they won the title. They had already proved they could win it all without him and the added picks will help replenish a depleted roster.

I'll be interested to see how Lambert performs in the 2 or 3 games against Houston next season, provided he's healthy.

Lambert is an elite talent - but that's a LOT to give for a 5th year RB with injury issues. it will be a fun trade to revisit after the season.

I'm thinking Memphis benefits in the shortterm while it helps me longterm.

Memphis definately should be odds on favorites to repeat but I have no problem playing the long game

Face value it looks like a whole lot for a RB but two late round 1sts depending on the draft class can be a **** shoot. No doubt both teams got what they were looking for.

I have a little bit of heartburn because it looks like this is a pretty deep draft class. In related news, I have plenty of future picks to trade if anyone's looking to unload picks in this year's draft.

My thinking on the RB is I can ride him to championships for four years, then move him to FB and let him bang in XPs for a few more seasons. For perspective, I have him rated at 94, and the donut mogul at 74.

Looks as I signed too many jersey filler. Got some picks we can work something out later or tomorrow.

Always eager to entertain offers, but most interested in adding picks in this year's draft. Or a TE. Or DBs. Or ...