TradeVerdicts connects Billy Newsome to 4 exact
public NFL transactions involving Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Bears.
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4 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 4
Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints
Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Baltimore acquired the No. 2 pick in the 1973 draft from New Orleans and used it on quarterback Bert Jones, sending defensive lineman Billy Newsome and the No. 86 selection, Jim Merlo, to the Saints. Jones became the 1976 NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year and led Baltimore's resurgence. The Saints received useful pieces, but nothing close to a franchise quarterback at his peak.
New Orleans acquired the No. 12 pick in the 1975 draft and selected offensive lineman Kurt Schumacher, while the Jets received defensive lineman Billy Newsome. Newsome started all 14 games for New York in 1975 and recorded eight sacks. Schumacher had the longer Saints tenure, appearing in 45 games with 20 starts. Neither return became a franchise cornerstone, but both teams received useful value.
Buffalo Bills acquired Billy Newsome from New York Jets for 1978 sixth round pick (#141-Bobby Jackson). Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Buffalo Bills acquired Connie Zelencik from Chicago Bears for Billy Newsome. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
